Mavic Aksium freewheel noise?

1964johnr

Just about to order a Ribble Gran Fondo and have been recommended a wheel upgrade by staff at Ribble, from Rodi Airline Clinchers to Mavic Aksiums due to improved strength. I am 100 KGs and have a history of busting back wheel spokes. I like wheels without any freewheel noise. Anyone know if the basic Mavic Aksium has freewheel noise? If so, does anyone know of a strong wheel to go for on the Ribble bike builder?

paulbnix

The Aksium has a freewheel noise that you can definitely hear.

topdude

Aksiums are slightly louder than most Shimano freehubs which are virtually silent.
Not horrendously loud like some but quite a satisfying click in my opinion.
Can get a little louder as the grease wears off but still ok.

ugo.santalucia

I can't believe the noisy freehub (non) issue is back...

mattv

They make an audible clicking noise. Also use custom spokes which you have to buy a pack of, not the best if you have spoke snap issues.

macerello

I'm no racing snake either. I have Askiums and they have been great, there is some freewheel noise but no more than normal. I have'nt ever considered them to be noisy. I'm pleased enough to be ordering another set for my no.2 bike. I'm. Not sure what else is comparable for the money.

Grill

At 100kg those Aksiums won't last long...

hypster

At 100kg I would abandon any ideas you might have about buying factory wheels. If you want a silent freewheel then I would advise handbuilt Shimano 105 hubs with 36H Mavic Open Pro rim on the back and maybe 32H on the front.

I'm sure a builder like Ugo or The Cycle Clinic on here would be able to help at a price not much different from a set of Aksiums.