Mavic is a France-based bicycle parts manufacturer, its name is an acronym for Manufacture d'Articles Vélocipédiques Idoux et Chanel.

It was founded by Charles Idoux and Lucien Chanel in Lyon, France in the late 1800s. 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.

Mavic (bicycle parts company)

Mavic has developed many products over the years, including a Tour de France winning groupset, but is today focused on wheels.

Mavic (bicycle parts company)

In 2019, Mavic was sold by Amer Sports to the equity firm Regent, LP. After some ownership turmoil it was sold to Bourrelier Group in 2020.

Mavic (bicycle parts company)

References

External links

Mavic official homepage

Velo Retro:Mavic Timeline

R-Sys Wheelset review, Bicycling Magazine, July 2007

VeloNews article on Mavic Service Course

Cycle manufacturers of France

Cycle parts manufacturers

French brands

Companies based in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes