AlexRim Wheel Upgrade

[Liamsles]

Hi All,

I'm a newbie when it comes to cycling so I'm just after some advice.

I bought a Scott Speedster S55 last year and have been happily cycling since. However now I feel like upgrading my wheels.

I'm currently running AlexRim Pro 28 Race that came as stock with my bike. I don't race or anything, ride around 100miles a week and have a budget of around £230.

Therefore 2 questions...does anyone know how much my AlexRim wheels weigh?
Secondly, I have my eyes on 2013 Mavic Aksium wheels. Would these be a good upgrade over my current wheels? In terms of weight, stiffness and ease of rolling?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Liamsles

 

[downfader]

Aksiums are fantastic for the money (as are the same price bracket Fulcrum and Easton wheels, I forget the model). Not really suited towards carrying pannier bags, etc, on the commute, but if its just a rider its cool.

I had the old alex DC19 rims on Tiagra hubs a few years back and the weight was only a little more than the Aksium. My alex rims were 32 spoke. You probably wont notice a weight difference, what you will notice is rolling resistance is smoother on the hub bearings and the bladed spokes cut through the air a little easier.

 

[Liamsles]

Thanks for the reply Downfader!

Yeah I don't commute on my bike or carry panniers. Just purely ride to beat my own PB's and try and make a dent on some Strava segments. I have been looking at Ksyriums but I cannot justify spending that much on wheels unfortunately.

I was wanting something that would put up with the roads of the Lake District. As they're not overly great and I heard these were almost bullet proof.

Forgive me for my lack of knowledge but if the rolling resistance is smoother on the hub does that mean there will be a small gain in terms of average speed?

I'm hoping they'll offer some kind of speed gain over my Alex rims?

Thanks

Liamsles

 

[Judderz]

Or go for a set of handbuilts (Mavic Open Pro or CXP33 rims, 105 hubs, 32 hole) Cost approx £200-220

 

[downfader]

Or go for a set of handbuilts (Mavic Open Pro or CXP33 rims, 105 hubs, 32 hole) Cost approx £200-220

Depends on the tech making the wheel, but I paid £40 a rim for open pro, £64 for spokes (I already have 105 hubs but a set are about £55)... thats a quid under 200. My LBS charges about £50 for wheel build.

Liamsles - it depends, I noticed an increase in my average speed when I first switched. Its not guaranteed on its own - fitness, clothing and other things can come into play