Enduro superstar and recent visitor to New Zealand Jerome Clementz rides and works for Mavic in France. When I mentioned before he left New Zealand that I thought his shoes would be perfect for riding and shooting photos, he said he’d be able to send me a pair to try out. Well the other day a box showed up and it was a lot bigger than a shoebox. In it were Mavic shorts, jerseys and even a helmet, as well as my shoes. We don’t see too much of Mavic MTB clothing on these shores but the quality of this stuff is amazing and I can’t wait to get out and start shredding it.
The Mavic Alpine XL are the business for out back NZ jungle missions where you may need to carry your bike. I had been searching for a decent jungle mission shoe for a number of years before I bought a pair of these. Very happy with mine after 6 months use. Good to walk in with an excellent heel cup that keeps the shoe attached firmly to the foot when walking up steep hills. The shape of the sole is good, with good sticky tread and the sole has good stiffness for bombing on the bike.
The Mavic Alpine XL are the business for out back NZ jungle missions where you may need to carry your bike. I had been searching for a decent jungle mission shoe for a number of years before I bought a pair of these. Very happy with mine after 6 months use. Good to walk in with an excellent heel cup that keeps the shoe attached firmly to the foot when walking up steep hills. The shape of the sole is good, with good sticky tread and the sole has good stiffness for bombing on the bike.
im liking the look of the jacket
im liking the look of the jacket
Been using my Alpine XL’s for almost a year now. Lovely shoes for riding, pushing and carrying. Shame they aren’t available here.
Been using my Alpine XL’s for almost a year now. Lovely shoes for riding, pushing and carrying. Shame they aren’t available here.
I’m a MTB newbie and LOVING it. I’ve got a Mavic jacket and I now want their stratos shorts for when I’m not riding lycra shorts. The reason is for their lightweight sleek design – why do people ride baggy heavy pocket-infested shorts?
I reckon the design of mavic MTB gear is technical and elegant, yet firmly MTB. Nice balance in my view. Also appreciate the discerning graphic design.
I’m a MTB newbie and LOVING it. I’ve got a Mavic jacket and I now want their stratos shorts for when I’m not riding lycra shorts. The reason is for their lightweight sleek design – why do people ride baggy heavy pocket-infested shorts?
I reckon the design of mavic MTB gear is technical and elegant, yet firmly MTB. Nice balance in my view. Also appreciate the discerning graphic design.