Mavic Aksiums
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A work colleague of mine has recently purchased a Focus Cayo from Wiggle which comes with the Mavic Aksium wheelset. This 105kg chap has done roughly 400km miles since he took delivery of the bike. I suggested that he took his wheels to a reputable bike shop to get them checked over following their "bedding in" period. When this guy went to the shop and explained his situation the mechanic told him that he'd be fine with new Aksiums and and their tension would not have to be checked. He left the shop confused.
I've since read that Mavic's self lock system claims no tension loss due to the special shape of the spoke end so was I wrong in recommending a check at the shop? Although I pull my friend's leg about his weight (I'm 70kg and enjoy drafting him in a headwind!), on a serious note, would more spokes than the Aksiums' twenty per wheel be appropriate for a sixteen stoner?
A work colleague of mine has recently purchased a Focus Cayo from Wiggle which comes with the Mavic Aksium wheelset. This 105kg chap has done roughly 400km miles since he took delivery of the bike. I suggested that he took his wheels to a reputable bike shop to get them checked over following their "bedding in" period. When this guy went to the shop and explained his situation the mechanic told him that he'd be fine with new Aksiums and and their tension would not have to be checked. He left the shop confused.
I've since read that Mavic's self lock system claims no tension loss due to the special shape of the spoke end so was I wrong in recommending a check at the shop? Although I pull my friend's leg about his weight (I'm 70kg and enjoy drafting him in a headwind!), on a serious note, would more spokes than the Aksiums' twenty per wheel be appropriate for a sixteen stoner?
Living in East Kent has it's perks. France is 21 miles away. A very different riding experience!
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More spokes might be better, but if he hasn't had a problem in 400km they might just be okay. I say 'might be' because it all depends on the quality of the wheel build. I own 3 sets of aksiums & I'm pleased with their performance so far... I spec them on the bigger bikes.
I recently had a set of 28H open pro wheels built which weren't as good as expected. I put that down to the wheelbuilder.
It's ALWAYS good to check the spoke tension, especially after using a new wheel. Think of it as a preventative measure.
What your bikeshop tells your friends smacks of "We can't be stuffed looking at your wheel if you can't find anything wrong with it".0 -
More spokes might be better, but if he hasn't had a problem in 400km they might just be okay. I say 'might be' because it all depends on the quality of the wheel build. I own 3 sets of aksiums & I'm pleased with their performance so far... I spec them on the bigger bikes.
I recently had a set of 28H open pro wheels built which weren't as good as expected. I put that down to the wheelbuilder.
It's ALWAYS good to check the spoke tension, especially after using a new wheel. Think of it as a preventative measure.
What your bikeshop tells your friends smacks of "We can't be stuffed looking at your wheel if you can't find anything wrong with it".0 -
I had 24 spoke Shimano RS20 wheels ( worst set I ever owned ) which were breaking spokes with alarming ease. I am 13 stone 4 incidentally. The spokes and nipples were special order only and what a pain in the @rse they truly were. Ive just received handbuilt 32 spoke ( DT spokes) Shimano 105 wheelset, and what a difference !!
If a 13 stone 4 guy like me can knacker a 24 spoke wheel in no time at all , i shudder to think what a 16 stoner on a 20 spoke wheel will be like.
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