Aksium v Campag Vento

campagsarge
campagsarge Posts: 434
edited August 2007 in Workshop
I am needing some wheels for my winter bike and am looking at either the Mavic Aksium or Campag Vento wheelset. Anyone had any experiences, good or bad with these two wheelsets?

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  • magliaceleste
    magliaceleste Posts: 748
    I'm in the same boat. I think the Ventos are lighter and if they are basically a heavier version of my Zondas then they should be good.

    Don't know what sort of price you are paying, but Wiggle have Fulcrum5s for about £130 at the moment too. Same kind of weight as the Vento.

    Edit: I'm sure someone will be along soon to recommend a handbuilt set of wheels...
  • rjsmith
    rjsmith Posts: 1,924
    Wait for the new 2008 Askiums - they are a fair bit lighter than the current model and look nice.
  • rdaviesb
    rdaviesb Posts: 566
    I have 2006 Ventos - bulletproof and recommended.
  • campagsarge
    campagsarge Posts: 434
    Thanks guys. I have gone for the Vento's and it was the extra saving of grams that tipped the balance (sorry!).

    Magliaceleste, I will let you know when I get my Vento's and what I think if you want...I trust with a username like that you have a Bianchi as well?
  • steve23
    steve23 Posts: 2,202
    i have both sets of wheels on different bikes, and there is hardly any difference!

    they are both pretty strong and stiff, but the ventos are lighter.

    ventos are a bit of a bugger to fit tyres on, whereas the askiums are far far easier!

    i suppose its just down to which would look nicer!!! :D
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  • campagsarge
    campagsarge Posts: 434
    ...the bain of my life. Fitting tyres to rims - I have knuckle scars galore! Any tips on making a hard job easier?

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