Mavic Aksium wheel set

[woodbutcher]

This is new territory for me and l have no idea if these wheels are ok or rubbish so all advice/opinions are welcome . There is a 2017 set for sale here and just wondered if they would be worth buying for a future build ? The photo doesn't really help, l think the seller is trying to disguise them as a pile of leaves

 

[Yellow Saddle]

Aksiums are OK. Just OK.

 

[woodbutcher]

Aksiums are OK. Just OK.

Sort of what l thought , nothing special but fairly reliable . £80 is the asking price including tyres but who knows what condition they are in !

 

[Grant Fondo]

£142 for a new set at Merlin
https://www.merlincycles.com/mavic-aksium-one-clincher-road-wheelset-75460.html
Factor in cassette if included? and tyres/tubes not a bad deal if good condition.

 

[woodbutcher]

£142 for a new set at Merlin
https://www.merlincycles.com/mavic-aksium-one-clincher-road-wheelset-75460.html
Factor in cassette if included? and tyres/tubes not a bad deal if good condition.

Cassette is included as are the tyres/tubes , so worth considering . Thanks for the info.

 

[Cycleops]

Looks like that cassette will help you up a few hills but check if your old skool derailleurs can cope and the shifters too.

 

[DCLane]

My LBS won't true them as they're too basic and a pain. If they're very cheap, fine. Otherwise there's better out there.

 

[User6179]

My LBS won't true them as they're too basic and a pain

They are super easy to true, the problem is the nipples can seize up and when you go to true the wheels the nipples round off.

I have used Aksiums for about 7 years but I wouldn't buy a second hand pair, especially one that has been used through the winter.

 

[woodbutcher]

They are super easy to true, the problem is the nipples can seize up and when you go to true the wheels the nipples round off.

I have used Aksiums for about 7 years but I wouldn't buy a second hand pair, especially one that has been used through the winter.

That does it , someone else can take the risk and l will hang on to €80

 

[Yellow Saddle]

My LBS won't true them as they're too basic and a pain. If they're very cheap, fine. Otherwise there's better out there.

That's silly. On a time and materials basis, repairing Mavic wheels, even Aksiums, is very, very profitable.

 

[woodbutcher]

That's silly. On a time and materials basis, repairing Mavic wheels, even Aksiums, is very, very profitable.

Yep, its a bit of a pain if an LBS dictates to the punters what he will or will not work on....bike snob or what ?

 

[Slick]

I have them and like others have said they are okay for the price. Definitely not great through a full Scottish winter though, despite fairly comprehensive efforts.

 

[Sharky]

Quite like aksiums. Have used them for about 10 years and have been reliable. The freehub can deteriate and start making a growl and can even stop being a freewheel, but removal and a little oil makes them good again.

Price wise, considering a new pair is only £140, a second hand pair shouldn't be more than about a third of the new price.

 

[ColinJ]

Quite like aksiums. Have used them for about 10 years and have been reliable. The freehub can deteriate and start making a growl and can even stop being a freewheel, but removal and a little oil makes them good again.

I bought a pair of Aksiums from a mate. He had damaged the rear wheel (derailleur into spokes) and had replaced 2 broken spokes. He missed damage on a 3rd spoke, however, and it snapped on a forum ride to Blackpool. I replaced the broken spoke and the wheels have been fine since...

... except for the freehub growling and trying to stop being a freehub! I cleaned the freehub and used a very light lube on it. No problems in the 8+ years since then.

Price wise, considering a new pair is only £140, a second hand pair shouldn't be more than about a third of the new price.

I think that I paid about £40-50 and then a few pounds for 4 spare spokes, only one of which has been needed.

 

[davidphilips]

Keep a look on EBay as some times theres Mavic Cosmic Elite on sale (from Hong Kong) bought a set about a month ago delivered for £139, none at that price at present, similar to Aksium but a bit deeper and look great.
As for the second hand wheels ? If there is a good set of GP4000 tyres or similar on them they would be a great buy but if the tyres are old or cheap then £80 is at the top end of there value and unless you need them asap then i would forget about them.