Mavic Aksium rims worn, what to replace with?
ac505
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I've just picked up a second hand litespeed so I'm somewhat skint now!! The front rim is near the end of it's life and I need to replace it. If possible I'd like to keep the existing spokes so I'll need a new rim of equivalent diameter. So questions, does anybody know the dimensions of the Aksium Race rim and also suggest another rim to rebuild the wheels with.
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Mavic Aksium rim...0
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yeah, that's right. I'm looking for an alternative rim and hopefully I can keep the spokes. Alternatively it's time for a new rim and spokes.0
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You'll be lucky to keep the spokes I reckon, a change in rim design will likely require subtly different length spokes.0
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Okay, working on the premise that I may also have to change the spokes also, what 20H rims would be a good option - trying to keep the price under £40 for the rim.0
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Some useful info here - http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=3565700
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Reluctant plan B, buy another wheel by the looks of it! Actually, I'll build a new wheel from scratch, then I can replace the rim when ot goes west .... Cheers for the help.0
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hmm, I can get a Mavic Ksyrium Equipe Rim 2008 in a 20 hole. Wonder whether or not to take a flyer and see if this rim will work....0
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You can buy Aksiums for £120/pr - the cost of a replacement rim would probably be more than half-that. You should be able to find some slightly used ones going cheap following the Mavic R-Sys recall - everyone got a pair of free wheels to use whilst awaiting a replacement.Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..0
