Simple things deserve improvements toousing a proven construction crossride fts x gets a completely new sleeved rim that39s wider and lighter to bring more comfort and control and uses a proven fts x rear hub to be one of the best value wheelsetspokes are round with a count of 24 front and rear to offer stiffness and reliability and like all mavic wheels they are straight pulled to be a true wheel system with all components developed and tested together to ensure performance and reliabili