Mavic's latest foray into gravel impresses: the AllRoad S wheelset is stiff, tapeless and robust

Mavic packs in its favourite tech, promising a smooth ride that’s durable enough to conquer all of the rough stuff you may encounter on a modern all road ride.

The new Mavic AllRoad S aluminium wheelset reviewed
(Image credit: Charlie Kohlmeier)
Cycling Weekly Verdict

If you’re looking for a smart, no nonsense wheelset at a reasonable price, the Mavic Allroad S is a great option. If you’re a seasoned wheelbuilder, some of the small details might be more of an annoyance, but you may let all that go once you spin them up. Their performance is impressive for the price tag, especially when you consider just how much is asked of a modern wheelset.

Reasons to buy
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    Smooth ride quality

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    No tubeless tape needed!

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    Relatively lightweight for a robust aluminium wheelset

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    Stiff when you’re putting the power down

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    Supple through chatter

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    Bladed spokes

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    25mm internal width

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    9º engagement on the ID360 hubs

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    They look great!

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    Reasonable price

Reasons to avoid
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    Proprietary parts

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    Modern freehubs are extra

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    Centerlock rotors only

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    No extra spokes or nipples included

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    24 spokes

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Mavic has been making rad bike wheels since I can remember. It all actually started back in 1889 in Lyon, France, by brothers Leon and Laurent. Mavic has been at the forefront of innovation throughout the brand's history, including being the first to anodize alloy rims, developing the first hooked bead and creating the UST tubeless system. It is known for pushing the envelope. 

I haven’t been on a set of Mavic wheels since the DeeMaxes that came on my 26” freeride bike back in the early 2010's. But now that Mavic is making a return to the United States, after surviving bankruptcy, I feel a hit of nostalgia thinking about those days of bright yellow rims. I was excited to see what Mavic had been cooking up since I last spun up a pair.

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