Wheels.. Opinion Please.

Paul Sh
Paul Sh Posts: 607
edited September 2008 in Workshop
I'm looking for a set of wheels, i'm not racing but i will use the bike for long days out so would like to keep the bike as light as i can for as little money as i can, i would like some opinons on the following wheels with regards to weight ( or anything else you may think to comment on)
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=29089
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=23225
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  • synchronicity
    synchronicity Posts: 1,415
    I've never heard of the first set, but Aksiums are quite common.
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  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    The first set are a slightly lighter version of the Quest Como wheels (which I have), who sell them at 60 quid! The weights are so similar it's really not worth buying these ones for £120 for shimano and £125 for Campag. Bit of a rip off if you ask me.

    Don't be mistaken, they are nice quality but are heavy wheels and warrant a frame light enough to carry it off if that makes sense.
  • Paul Sh
    Paul Sh Posts: 607
    How about the Mavics, really like the look of the hubs on these, had a set in my hands today and compared to my crappy Alex rims they seemed pretty light, but what do i know lol.
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  • Lagavulin
    Lagavulin Posts: 1,688
    I'm happy with my Aksiums (2007's heavier model). I've had them since October and they've been bombproof. They haven't really been well looked after either. :oops:

    Personally I think they're huge improvment over the Alexrim AT400's - laced with what I assume is linguine - on Specialized hubs that came with my Allez Sport which were constantly out of true.

    With hindsight I wish I'd bought a set of the '08 Aksiums instead of the Fulcrum Racing 7s. :roll:
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  • ascurrell
    ascurrell Posts: 1,739
    Hi Paul Sh,
    If you were interested i've currently got a pair of Aksiums for sale on ebay,
    item number 320292427872
    They're in excellent condition [hardly used] with a 10 speed ultegra cassette.
    any questions welcome,
    cheers , scurry
    ps gonna try your 'how to post pics' tommorow,
    as you can see i can't even put the ebay link on [technophobe]
  • Paul Sh
    Paul Sh Posts: 607
    How much you wanting for them, i assume they will take a 9 speed cassette
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  • mostly harmless
    mostly harmless Posts: 162
    Consider a set of handbuilts.

    105 hubs on open pros can be had for £135 from Ribble.

    Even cheaper if you build them yourself.
  • Mettan
    Mettan Posts: 2,103
    Paul Sh wrote:
    I'm looking for a set of wheels, i'm not racing but i will use the bike for long days out so would like to keep the bike as light as i can for as little money as i can, i would like some opinons on the following wheels with regards to weight ( or anything else you may think to comment on)
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=29089
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=23225

    Also check out the RS 20'S and the Racing 5's.

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