Unfortunately, though, consumers won't be able to get their own Cosmic Carbone SLR tubulars any time soon. "Right now that is a team-only thing," said Mavic US marketing director Sean Sullivan.

Finally, Mavic’s clincher-only Cosmic Carbone SLR comes with an Exalith rim for 2011. The wheelset uses the R2R (rim to rim) continuous carbon fibre spokes borrowed from the CCU paired to a 52mm ...

Even with the heavier frame and deep-section Mavic Cosmic Carbone SLR wheels, the riders still have to add weight to the bike to get it up to the sports minimum weight of 14.96 pounds.