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It also is a great honor for Heinz Obermayer that even a Salomon/Adidas powered company like Mavic found no better way to design wheels than to copy his design.

Having been quoted 580 for a set of Ksyrium SSL tubulars new that is an even bigger discount so I don t know if my LBS gets good Mavic pricing or if Mavic has large margins but I would guess I can get a set of these new wheels for 1500 less than a set of the Standards. It also is a great honor for Heinz Obermayer that even a Salomon Adidas powered company like Mavic found no better way to design wheels than to copy his design.

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Weight Weenies

Mavic claims to have tested these using the same protocols as Tour. The numbers I got from them for stiffness are very impressive if correct:

Front 67 N/mm
Rear 55 N/mm

Aerodynamics are claimed to be better than Hed3 at 0 degree, and significanlty better than Hed 3 with sidewinds.

Not the lightest wheels, but not that heavy either. Claimed at 1185, actual for early wheels has been averaging 1200 grams.

madcow wrote: Aerodynamics are claimed to be better than Hed3 at 0 degree, and significanlty better than Hed 3 with sidewinds.

I'm unable to understand how it is possible for the Mavic to have lower drag at higher effective yaw angles. are you sure about this?

No I'm not sure about it, but Mavic was very clear in stating that the aerodynamic properties of the wheels really shine as the wind moves further to your side. As said, I got this information from Mavic, so there is no guarantee that it is correct.

It seems Mavic is gunning for Lightweight with these wheels. Most numbers they give are in direct comparison to LW standards. Such as X% stiffer, Y% more aero.

Claimed to be 35% more aero than Standards at yaw, though he did not say at what angle.

hard to believe about the aero part. I was hoping they would be lighter.. but that weight seems pretty good for mavic.

madcow wrote: It seems Mavic is gunning for Lightweight with these wheels. Most numbers they give are in direct comparison to LW standards. Such as X% stiffer, Y% more aero.

I am very happy that Mavic is copying our wheels. This is the best that could possibly happen to us. They have the power to advertise the "revolutinary new concept" (which in fact is older than 10 years) in magazines worldwide. We are ready for comparison tests and have some inquiries for these already (Tour will make one in june or july). We are more than confident that or long time experience will still produce better test outcomes (and not claim these)

It also is a great honor for Heinz Obermayer that even a Salomon/Adidas powered company like Mavic found no better way to design wheels than to copy his design.

And finally they are not really cheaper. Thanks Mavic for helping a small company like us!

CarbonSports wrote: I am very happy that Mavic is copying our wheels. This is the best that could possibly happen to us. They have the power to advertise the "revolutinary new concept" (which in fact is older than 10 years) in magazines worldwide. We are ready for comparison tests and have some inquiries for these already (Tour will make one in june or july). We are more than confident that or long time experience will still produce better test outcomes (and not claim these)

It also is a great honor for Heinz Obermayer that even a Salomon/Adidas powered company like Mavic found no better way to design wheels than to copy his design.

And finally they are not really cheaper. Thanks Mavic for helping a small company like us!

I'd still rather have Lightweights than Mavics.
There's just that sex appeal that goes with Lightweights!

Adam Hansen wrote: Sponsors should not have to go, its the doped riders that should be shot instead, in the knee caps would be nice.

If I were on the board of Carbon Sports I would be worried. The world of business is full of stories of large corporations adopting the innovative ideas of small companies and through marketing and brute force putting the originals out of business.

My gut feeling is the best way to avoid this is to work carefully on positioning - maintain your small loyal niche with serious investment in both continuing technical innovation and PR and marketing which emphasises the 'cool' and 'authentic' nature of Lightweight in comparison to the 'boring' and 'corporate' nature of Mavic.

It's what Apple do with Microsoft, what Nintendo do with Sony etc. You can broadly call it 'disruptive'.

Warblade wrote: I'd still rather have Lightweights than Mavics.
There's just that sex appeal that goes with Lightweights!

There you go - that's the kind of brand strength that you have to expoit. A 'cool' factor like that is something Mavic would kill for, but not be able to create without making a sub-brand.

The only way Mavic wins is if they can produce them in as good quality, greater mass, and of lesser price than LW's.

If I were Stephan I wouldn't worry much.

drjones96 wrote: The only way Mavic wins is if they can produce them in as good quality, greater mass, and of lesser price than LW's.

I'm not so sure. Microsoft made operating systems which were worse quality and more expensive than competitors at the time. I'm sure Mavic are selling more units of many products for which there is a superior version available from a smaller company (Ksyriums?)

Product development and pricing is only the start of the story.

I don't know. I think I would be a little worried if I were Lightweight. the Standard runs $3500 US and the MSRP on the Mavic is $2750 US. while I must pay the $3500 for the Standard I typically get 20% off from my LBS and I am not even a sponsored rider. Having been quoted $580 for a set of Ksyrium SSL tubulars (new) that is an even bigger discount so I don't know if my LBS gets good Mavic pricing or if Mavic has large margins but I would guess I can get a set of these new wheels for $1500 less than a set of the Standards. that is huge, I can't even think about buying a set of Lightweights but I am already thinking about these Mavics.

I think Lightweight has a pretty niche market anyway so perhapse Mavic could release anything and it wont really impact them.

madcow wrote: It seems Mavic is gunning for Lightweight with these wheels. Most numbers they give are in direct comparison to LW standards. Such as X% stiffer, Y% more aero.

I am very happy that Mavic is copying our wheels. This is the best that could possibly happen to us. They have the power to advertise the "revolutinary new concept" (which in fact is older than 10 years) in magazines worldwide. We are ready for comparison tests and have some inquiries for these already (Tour will make one in june or july). We are more than confident that or long time experience will still produce better test outcomes (and not claim these)

It also is a great honor for Heinz Obermayer that even a Salomon/Adidas powered company like Mavic found no better way to design wheels than to copy his design.

And finally they are not really cheaper. Thanks Mavic for helping a small company like us!

as a carbon retailer for a few years i have watched your company and admired the workman ship and belief in your own visions and ideas.
they have matured into the envy of the wheel industry, and as you point out, they can be coppied but never bettered.

i am sure Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel , was not upset that others copied his idea. we will always remember it as the DIESEL engine>. who ever makes it

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Reviews for "The Transformational Power of Black Magic Lipstick: Finding Your Inner Strength"

1. Emily - ★☆☆☆☆

I was really excited to try the Black Magic lipstick after hearing so many rave reviews about it, but I was extremely disappointed with the product. The color turned out to be completely different from what was advertised, it looked more like a dark brown rather than the deep black that I was expecting. Additionally, the formula was quite drying on my lips and it emphasized all the dry patches, making them look even worse. I also found that the lipstick didn't last long and quickly started to fade and smear, which was quite frustrating. Overall, I don't think this lipstick is worth the hype or the price.

2. Alex - ★★☆☆☆

I'm not a fan of the Black Magic lipstick. For starters, the packaging feels cheap and flimsy, and the lipstick itself doesn't apply smoothly. The color is also not as black as I had hoped, it's more of a sheer black with a brown undertone. I found it quite difficult to build up the color and had to apply multiple layers to achieve the desired intensity. Additionally, the lipstick had a strange chemical smell that was very off-putting. I couldn't get past the scent and ended up removing the lipstick shortly after applying it. It's definitely not a product I would recommend.

3. Sarah - ★★☆☆☆

I had high expectations for the Black Magic lipstick, but unfortunately, it fell short. The color didn't look black at all, rather a dark grayish shade that lacked the intensity I was hoping for. The formula was also very drying and settled into the lines on my lips, making them appear cracked and aged. The lasting power of the lipstick was mediocre, and I found myself having to reapply it frequently throughout the day. Overall, I was disappointed with this product and would not repurchase it.

4. Michael - ★☆☆☆☆

I regret purchasing the Black Magic lipstick. The color payoff was incredibly disappointing, it barely showed up on my lips and looked more like a faded grayish tint rather than a true black shade. The formula was also quite drying and emphasized any imperfections on my lips. Additionally, the lipstick didn't last long, it started to fade and smudge within a couple of hours. Overall, I found this product to be a waste of money and would not recommend it to others.

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