Mavic Wheel Purchase.

[Boon 51]

Just had a reply from Merlin's and they only sell wheels and tyres together.. so a few more emails I think?

 

[Racing roadkill]

For those who know whats the difference between askiums and shimano rs 11 which you can pick up for £96 on ribble, afaik theres about 3 grammes in it !
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...shimano-rs11-clincher-wheels-pair/shimwhfr366
I have RS11s on mine and there fine although i was tempted bythe askiums is there any real world difference?

The spokes that come with the Aksium's are some of the nicest I've ever encountered on a wheelset at this price point. They really are very good. And the braking surfaces on the Aksium's are quite superb, for an 'entry level' wheel.

 

[Boon 51]

I've come to sort of a decision about some Mavic wheels but just wondered if anyone know's the difference between the Mavic Ksyrium SLS at £710 and the Mavic Ksyrium SLS 700cc 25mm at £711 apart the the second is 50gms lighter?

 

[youngoldbloke]

Are they from the same supplier (Evans)? The 25mm refers to the tyre width, so in theory should be heavier than the other one (default 23mm?)? I would print out the details and compare them carefully - freehub weight can be different - Campag v Shimano. You could ask them.

 

[Rob3rt]

For those who know whats the difference between askiums and shimano rs 11 which you can pick up for £96 on ribble, afaik theres about 3 grammes in it !
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...shimano-rs11-clincher-wheels-pair/shimwhfr366
I have RS11s on mine and there fine although i was tempted bythe askiums is there any real world difference?

Mavic have cartridge bearings, Shimano have cup and cone. This means a little more upkeep for the Shimano I suppose. In use, you won't tell the difference. I'd rather have the Shimano, bike shops usually have spare spokes ready to go for them, Mavic, not likely!

 

[Boon 51]

Are they from the same supplier (Evans)? The 25mm refers to the tyre width, so in theory should be heavier than the other one (default 23mm?)? I would print out the details and compare them carefully - freehub weight can be different - Campag v Shimano. You could ask them.

Evans don't print the wheels weights so I got the details from CRC and they said 25mm were 50gms lighter so I thought perhaps a newer wheel.. I was looking for Shimano fit as they would be for my new SL 8 Trek which is the Dura Ace model.

 

[youngoldbloke]

Weights for both are given the same if you look through the listings on bike-discount.de (both cheaper too).
(edit - awaiting delivery of pair of Aksiums I ordered earlier from them at £113!)

 

[Boon 51]

Weights for both are given the same if you look through the listings on bike-discount.de (both cheaper too).
(edit - awaiting delivery of pair of Aksiums I ordered earlier from them at £113!)

Good call I forgot about bike-discount..