Technique

Test: Mavic pedals Race SL TI

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Category: Mavic

Published on Monday, 06 July 2009 08:25

Written by Luca Salvatelli

The top of the Mavic pedals is well made, lightweight, with a broad base of support and very fluently

The Company

The range of Mavic's pedals

The Road range consists of three models Race SL TI, the pedal on test, Race and Avenir, a foot-high value for money which is the access to the range of pedals Mavic. For all the pedals are the two cleats available, with the possibility of lateral movement of 0 to 7 degrees.

Mavic pedal on test: Race SL TI

The pedal Race SL TI has the body of light alloy, with the back and the support base in reinforced carbon. The axle is titanium grade 6. There are two types of bearings QRM sealed maintenance-free. For the technology used in them are the same bearings used on Mavic wheels. Is also bearing a needle to get a better distribution of loads. The clamping voltage is adjustable between 80 and 200 kg/cm, there is a practical window to see the value of voltage set. As for the other pedals Mavic are two different types of cleats: gray, with the game side of 7 degrees and red, with the game side of 0 degrees. The pair of pedals is sold with a pair of cleats gray, and different mounting screws, compatible with all types of shoes on the market. The weight declared by the cCompany is 110 grams each pedal, we have noted 120 grams.

Road test

The pedals Mavic Race SL TI, immediately bring in evidence of a refined product for demanding customers. The beautiful packaging in which they are marketed not only increase this conviction. Their implementation is well cared for, from every point of view, and this is reflected in the same quality and attention to detail that have made Mavic wheels famous. Is easy to adjust the clamping voltage, controllable through the window of inspection. The mounting of the pedals, do not pose any problems. The dedicated mounting of cleats is very easy. The same is a handy reference point indicating the center of the pedal, which facilitates their positioning. The fixing screws in support of the packaging of various lengths, allowing easy mounting of the cleats on each type of sole. The two types of cleats available, do not require cover cleats, offer a good grip for walking, although obviously not suitable for long journeys on foot. The blocking of the cleats on the pedal is easy to adjust and allows the shoe to stop in a balance so as to satisfy even the strongest athletes. Moving it appreciates the smoothness of the pedal, due to the quality of the bearings used. An honour that places this pair of pedals to the top of the category. The support base is broader and allows the transfer of much power from the sole of the shoe to the pedal, especially enables maximum comfort even after many hours of use. Even in the strongest raises the stiffness of the pedal is out of question, so as to satisfy in full the strongest agonists. It's a good pedal in every point of view, even if the weight, it is a top range, could be more limited. But it is obviously preferred to give up some gram, to prefer a base of support wider and greater stiffness of the pedal. In this we feel the goal has been reached, as to rigidity, smoothness and broad base of support this product is to the top of the market.

Conclusions

The pedal Race SL TI has shown excellent characteristics, so as to act at the top of the pedals from the road. In addition to its undoubted overall construction quality, it's excellent smoothness of the pedal and its rigidity. The broad base of support also enables maximum comfort and optimal power transmission. Weight, perhaps it could be less, since we are talking about a top range, but obviously, it is preferred to give up some gram to have a broad base of support and stiffness over competitors. Is a pedal without any doubt that meet the needs of the most powerful and potent agonists. The cyclists will instead appreciate the undoubted quality construction. In any case a good pair of pedals.

Price

The pair of pedals has a list price of around 180 Euro, in relation to competition of equal quality.

Are suitable for

Athlete: rigid, sliding with a broad base of support, ideal for athletes stronger.
GF cyclist-tourist: apart from the price, is a good pedal, with a broad base of support and a high construction quality.

Positive aspects

Construction quality
Stiffness
Fluency
Broad base of support
Value for money

Negative aspects

Weight just over direct rivals

For further informations:

Mavic
Metz Tessy
74996 Annency Cedex 9
Tel. (+33) 0450657171
Fax (+33) 0450657196
Website: www.mavic.com