mavic aksium deal-spend or save?

xz

€99.95


http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/Deal.asp

EDIT: Please note that this is a web only offer + €7.99 postage

G rock

cyclesuperstore are selling aksiums today for 99eur.

currently have shimano r500's that came with the bike- question is whether to go for the aksiums at this price (which is a good deal) or hold off and save for a better set of wheels further down the road?

G rock

just after seeing xz's thread about it there now.

sorry

xz

BUY BUY BUY, and then start saving again

G rock

i like that logic!

kennyb3

Are the ones on sale 8 speed compatible - mentions 9 and 10 speed but not 8.

kennyb3

Am i right in saying the M10 hub is only 9/10 speed compatible and not 8 speed?

Chips Lovell

Threads merged

xz

kennyb3 wrote: »

Am i right in saying the M10 hub is only 9/10 speed compatible and not 8 speed?

I'm not entirely sure, but I may be correct in assuming that 8 speed would be compatible, with the appropriate spacer, I'm running an 8 speed on a set of PX model C's with no problems, using a 1mm (I think) spacer

C3PO

Just ordered a set ..... not really sure what I'm going to do with them though!:rolleyes:

cython

kennyb3 wrote: »

Am i right in saying the M10 hub is only 9/10 speed compatible and not 8 speed?

Well I have a set of Aksiums on a 2006/2007 Trek 1000 with 8 speed sora and have had no issues. Not sure whether I have a spacer in place, I'm afraid, but it would seem like they can almost certainly be used with 8 speed alright.

Tenzor07

I bought a set of these a few months ago and they come with a spacer so can be used with an 8 speed cassette no problem..

Chips Lovell

As far as I know, the M10 hub will take Shimano 8/9/10 speed cassettes.

The spacer is for all Shimano cassettes. If you're using a Mavic cassette you leave the spacer off.

gaffmaster

Impulse buy!

But sure I need new wheels anyways... don't I!???

goldencleric

Thanks OP you just cost me 100euro!!

RobFowl

kennyb3 wrote: »

Am i right in saying the M10 hub is only 9/10 speed compatible and not 8 speed?

@ Kenny
This would solve any issues you have with 8 speed
http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=91&idproduct=26908

gaffmaster

Cue hundreds of threads started by freds like me asking how to change hubs followed by threads asking for lends of chain whips!

xz

goldencleric wrote: »

Thanks OP you just cost me 100euro!!

eagerly awaiting my referal fee

xz

RobFowl wrote: »

@ Kenny
This would solve any issues you have with 8 speed
http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=91&idproduct=26908

waaaaay too good for Aksiums, more like http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=89&idproduct=36754 just in keeping with the same brand,mind

kennyb3

RobFowl wrote: »

@ Kenny
This would solve any issues you have with 8 speed
http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=91&idproduct=26908

Ha ha thanks RF, your right i really should just buy a new bike to fit the wheels

funkyjebus

gaffmaster wrote: »

Cue hundreds of threads started by freds like me asking how to change hubs followed by threads asking for lends of chain whips!

all you need is a chain whip, a lockring tool and adjustable wrench and the internet, i know for a fact you have one of these, and if your cycle much you really should own the tools, I'd say you cant get all of them for about 20e.

fat bloke

Sold out!:(

Only saw this now. Bugger.

amjon.

I've been training on a set of Aksiums most of the winter. Very solid set of wheels.

poochiem

fat bloke wrote: »

Sold out!:(

Only saw this now. Bugger.

thanks be to god, I was hoping this would sell out so I wouldn't be able to justify them to myself

kenmc

so I knew this was coming up and bought a pair at 6 am this morning. needed new wheels for commuter . question is do I put these on the commuter, or on the planet x for race on Sunday and put the stock px wheels on the commuter?

Caroline_ie

yeah, jumped on them too ... needed a set of emergency wheels.

kenmc

that does not answer my question!

Caroline_ie

kenmc wrote: »

that does not answer my question!

use your cheaper set on your 1st race.

kenmc

which is cheaper? the px came with the bike. does that make them free?

cdaly_

I tried to spend but ended up saving instead. Any idea what time they sold out?

Paul Kiernan

cdaly_ wrote: »

I tried to spend but ended up saving instead. Any idea what time they sold out?

I tried to order at 12:15 or so and I was too late:(.

Caroline_ie

kenmc wrote: »

which is cheaper? the px came with the bike. does that make them free?

are they model A or something? then, keep these on your planet x for your 1st race.
My nice wheels were destroyed on my 1st national league race... Keep the new ones new.

Lemag

They've arrived already. Cheers xz and G Rock. Not too sure what I'm going to do with them now though.. Anyone want a brand new pair of 2010 Askiums? Only €150

dave.obrien

Lemag wrote: »

They've arrived already. Cheers xz and G Rock. Not too sure what I'm going to do with them now though.. Anyone want a brand new pair of 2010 Askiums? Only €150

I'll give you €75 for 'em. Ay?!

Lemag

dave.obrien wrote: »

I'll give you €75 for 'em. Ay?!

For the front one..

cdaly_

Lemag wrote: »

They've arrived already. Cheers xz and G Rock. Not too sure what I'm going to do with them now though.. Anyone want a brand new pair of 2010 Askiums? Only €150

S'not fair. Missed them... :mad:

Lemag

cdaly_ wrote: »

S'not fair. Missed them... :mad:

My back one is still available..

dave.obrien

Ah, would you not chuck the back one in as a sweetener?!

fat bloke

How many of em are on donedeal or ebay already I wonder?? :rolleyes:

shamalam

Lemag wrote: »

They've arrived already. Cheers xz and G Rock. Not too sure what I'm going to do with them now though.. Anyone want a brand new pair of 2010 Askiums? Only €150

Lemag, i would buy these wheels from you if you are serios about selling.

FatSh!te

took the plunge (Seemed like a bargain...with out doing any research!) and bought a pair too....and was pleasantly surprised to find they arrived at work before 11 this morning!!!

Are they the same as these?

I'm not sure which bike to put them on -
my commuter, battered 3yr/old alu racer with old stock wheels which I've replaced a few spokes on a few times!
or put them on my my new bike (a BeOne Mistral...still all shiny)...which has the wheels that came with it - Alex Race 28 rims on unbranded hubs I think...
Any thoughts?

xz

FatSh!te wrote: »

took the plunge (Seemed like a bargain...with out doing any research!) and bought a pair too....and was pleasantly surprised to find they arrived at work before 11 this morning!!!

Are they the same as these?

I'm not sure which bike to put them on -
my commuter, battered 3yr/old alu racer with old stock wheels which I've replaced a few spokes on a few times!
or put them on my my new bike (a BeOne Mistral...still all shiny)...which has the wheels that came with it - Alex Race 28 rims on unbranded hubs I think...
Any thoughts?

Theyre the exact wheels, and if I were you I'd put them on the BeOne

FatSh!te

Theyre the exact wheels, and if I were you I'd put them on the BeOne[/QUOTE]

Sounds sensible alright, thanks. Didn't realise the Askiums were as high quality until I looked them up properly this morning!

xz

All you guys n gals getting your wheels today, whilst i'm still waiting on my Fulcrum 5's that I ordered last week, although, mine are coming from Germany.
Was going to wait and see this deal for myself, but weighed up my personal pros and cons on Aksiums, and decided that I needed something with a few more spokes. It was a great deal that CSS did with these, but at least I'm happy that I saved over €50 on my wheels.:D

Definitely keeping my eye on CSS every Wednesday, because the last 4 deals since they started this have been really good

dave.obrien

FatSh!te wrote: »

took the plunge (Seemed like a bargain...with out doing any research!) and bought a pair too....and was pleasantly surprised to find they arrived at work before 11 this morning!!!

Are they the same as these?

I'm not sure which bike to put them on -
my commuter, battered 3yr/old alu racer with old stock wheels which I've replaced a few spokes on a few times!
or put them on my my new bike (a BeOne Mistral...still all shiny)...which has the wheels that came with it - Alex Race 28 rims on unbranded hubs I think...
Any thoughts?

On to the BeOne and the Alex 28's on to the old bike. Two bikes that have improved with one purchase. Simples.

Oh, also, Lemag, seems like you have someone who may actually be interested in buying them off you, so of course I was taking the p1ss with my offer, and retract any offer, no matter now informally I had shoved my tongue in my cheek.

Caroline_ie

My wheels just arrived scratched ... GgggrRrrRrrr!

Saved!! they're replacing them for me CSS

Lemag

dave.obrien wrote: »

Ah, would you not chuck the back one in as a sweetener?!

Only if you chuck in an extra €75 as a sweetner

shamalam wrote: »

Lemag, i would buy these wheels from you if you are serios about selling.

Cheers shamalan but I wouldn't sleep at night if I were to sell them to you for that. I'd be pretty sure that you'd be able to get them for cheaper than €150 elsewhere. I'll be happily keeping them for back up.

Lemag

Caroline_ie wrote: »

My wheels just arrived scratched ... GgggrRrrRrrr!

Lousy. I haven't inspected mine yet but the hub is protruding through the box so they weren't very well packed.

cdaly_

Caroline_ie wrote: »

My wheels just arrived scratched ... GgggrRrrRrrr!

Saved!! they're replacing them for me CSS

Tell them you'll send them on to me for the return...

Joxer_S

Lemag wrote: »

Lousy. I haven't inspected mine yet but the hub is protruding through the box so they weren't very well packed.

Just picked mine up in store, they were packed loosely in half a bike box but at that price I'd happily have them thrown across the counter at me!

Lemag

Joxer_S wrote: »

Just picked mine up in store, they were packed loosely in half a bike box but at that price I'd happily have them thrown across the counter at me!

I inspected mine when I got home. Didn't check for trueness nor spoke tension etc. but they seem to be in perfect nic (actually look nicer than I'd expected).