What happened to Mavic wheels?

Wheel specialist Mavic has been placed into receivership by a commercial court, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP). French unions have reportedly asked for accountability from former parent company Salomon – and its primary shareholder, Finnish company Amer Sports.

Are Mavic wheels any good?

Summary. With a price that’s hard to beat, improved brake friction, and supporting light tires, the Mavic Aksium set is a nice bargain when you want to upgrade from stock wheels. They’re by all means marvellous as the first wheelset for a brand new bike.

Are Mavic wheels made in China?

‘ Mavic’s carbon rims are designed and prototyped at the company’s headquarters in Annecy, France, while mass-production of the carbon rims is carried out in a factory in Romania.

Who bought Mavic wheels?

In December 2018 Amer, with Mavic and Enve still on the books, was acquired by a consortium led by Chinese company Anta Sports. In March 2019, Amer Sports reported that its cycling divisions were ‘discontinued’, and announced the sale of Mavic to US-based private equity firm, Regent.

Are Mavic wheels made in France?

Although Mavic does have facilities in both Romania and Asia, most of its high-end alloy rims are still made in a nondescript building in Saint-Trivier-sur-Moignans, tucked quietly in the French countryside about 180km from the company’s main R&D facility.

Where are Mavic carbon wheels made?

Saint Triviers, France
High-end rims featuring our most unique technologies (ISM, Fore…) are manufactured in Saint Triviers, France. Carbon rim prototypes and 1st production batches are manufactured in Annecy, before mass production is transfered to our Eastern Europe factories.

Are Mavic Tyres still available?

The Mavic Yksion Pro Ust 2 Road Tyre is no longer available, although you may find similar or newer versions below.

Where are Mavic wheels manufactured?

Romania
Although Mavic does have facilities in both Romania and Asia, most of its high-end alloy rims are still made in a nondescript building in Saint-Trivier-sur-Moignans, tucked quietly in the French countryside about 180km from the company’s main R&D facility.