Mavic
Mavic is a France-based bicycle parts manufacturer. Its name an acronym for Manufacture d'Articles Vélocipédiques Idoux et Chanel.
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| Industry | Cycling components |
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| Founded | c.1889 |
| Headquarters | Annecy, France |
| Products | Bicycle and Related Components |
| Owner | Regent, L.P. |
| Website | mavic |
Mavic CXP Elite road bicycle rim clad with Continental tyre
It was founded by Charles Idoux and Lucien Chanel in Lyon, France in the late 1800s.[1] Mavic produced the first aluminium rim in 1934, and the first disc wheel in 1973. Also in 1973 Mavic introduced "neutral" support for all racing teams during cycle races.[2]
Mavic has developed many products over the years, including a Tour de France winning groupset, but is today focused on wheels.
As of 2019 Mavic is owned by the equity firm Regent, LP.[3]
References
- "History". www.mavic.com. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
- Moore, Richard; Benson, Daniel (2012). Bike!: A Tribute to the World's Greatest Racing Bicycles. The Miegunyah Press. ISBN 978-0-522-86183-9. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
- "Amer Sports completes Mavic divestment – Amer Sports". www.amersports.com. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mavic. |
- Mavic official homepage
- Velo Retro:Mavic Timeline
- R-Sys Wheelset review, Bicycling Magazine, July 2007
- VeloNews article on Mavic Service Course
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