Spoke Mavic Ksyrium Elite

Mavic Ksyrium Elite spoke: the perfect balance of performance and reliability

When it comes to high-end road bike wheels, Mavic is a name that always comes up. Known for their expertise, the French brand has made the Ksyrium wheel range a benchmark in the cycling world. And at the heart of this iconic wheel lies a component often overlooked but absolutely essential: the Mavic Ksyrium Elite spoke.

A technical component that drives performance

Spokes play a vital role in the overall behavior of a wheel: they affect lateral stiffness, vertical compliance, and overall durability. On the Ksyrium Elite models, Mavic uses straight-pull stainless steel spokes, double-butted, bladed, and aerodynamic—ideal for intense road cycling.

These spokes are arranged radially on the front wheel and crossed two-by-two on the rear (on the non-drive side), providing excellent tension and balance, even during sprints or out-of-saddle climbs. The result? A responsive, agile wheel that transfers power efficiently from rider to road.

Compatibility and replacement: what you need to know

Whether you're logging serious miles or riding competitive sportives, you may eventually need to replace a Mavic Ksyrium Elite spoke due to a crash or impact. The good news: Mavic offers a comprehensive spare parts system, with exact references for each wheel model.

Mavic spokes are often model-specific. Their length, profile, and nipple type can vary depending on the production year and the rim type (aluminum or carbon, UST tubeless or standard). It’s essential to choose the correct spoke to maintain your wheel’s original performance and ensure proper tension.

Why choose genuine Mavic spokes ?

Some riders try to replace broken spokes with generic alternatives—but nothing beats a genuine component. The Mavic Ksyrium Elite spoke is engineered to integrate seamlessly with Mavic’s wheel-hub-rim system. This ensures:

• Even spoke tension across the entire wheel

• Enhanced durability and reliability, even on long rides

• Full compatibility with Mavic nipples and spoke heads

• Proven performance over thousands of kilometers

A small component, a big impact

In the world of road cycling, every gram counts, every vibration matters, and every watt of power needs to be transferred efficiently. The spoke may be a discreet part of the wheel, but its role is absolutely critical. With the Ksyrium Elite, Mavic once again showcases its expertise in creating wheels that are lightweight, durable, and performance-driven.

To sum it up, the Mavic Ksyrium Elite spoke is far more than a simple metal rod—it's a key part of your wheel, precisely engineered to meet the demands of serious road cyclists. If you're maintaining or restoring your Ksyrium wheels, always go for original parts—your bike (and your performance) will thank you.