FTS-L freewheel technology
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Reinforcement of key transmission components: the contact area between the pawl and the hub body is reinforced by 2 stainless steel inserts, which allows the use of a 100% aluminum hub body
Low profile rim
AKSIUM
Mavic quality at an accessible price. Wider rims and durable hubs make Aksium a great choice for everyday road riding.
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Pair : 1840 grams
Front : 845 grams
Rear : 995 grams
Key benefits
Smooth, efficient ride quality for everyday road riding.
17mm rim accommodates larger tire section for improved comfort.
Straight-pull spokes are stronger than J-bend options.
Straight-pull spokes are stronger than J-bend options.
Engineered durability so you can ride more miles without service.
High quality cartridge bearings.
Pinned joint and reinforced drilling rim design.
Consistent and stable spoke lacing.
Pinned joint and reinforced drilling rim design.
Consistent and stable spoke lacing.
Designed with features and technologies that are typically reserved for premium race wheels, Aksium delivers quality performance for everyday road riding.
Features include straight-pull spokes for added strength and stiffness, and lightweight rims for a lively ride quality. The rims are now wider, which allows for increased air volume and a better fit for larger diameter tires (up to 32mm).
The hubs are incredibly tough, delivering high mileage and long-lasting dependability. And the QRM bearings are the smoothest in the category. It all adds up to a wheelset that delivers the high-quality ride that Mavic is known for.
Features include straight-pull spokes for added strength and stiffness, and lightweight rims for a lively ride quality. The rims are now wider, which allows for increased air volume and a better fit for larger diameter tires (up to 32mm).
The hubs are incredibly tough, delivering high mileage and long-lasting dependability. And the QRM bearings are the smoothest in the category. It all adds up to a wheelset that delivers the high-quality ride that Mavic is known for.
Specifications
Rims
- Material: S6000 Aluminum
- Height: 21 mm
- Joint: pinned
- Drilling: traditional
- Brake track: UB Control
- Valve hole diameter: 65 mm
- Tire: clincher
- Internal width: 17 mm
- ETRTO size: 622x17C
Spokes
- Material: steel
- Shape: straght pull, round (front and rear non drive side) and straight pull, flat (rear drive side)
- Shape: straight pull, round
- Nipples: steel, ABS
- Count: 20 front and rear
- Lacing: radial front and rear non-drive side, crossed 2 rear drive side
Hubs
- Front and rear bodies: aluminum
- Axle material: steel
- Sealed cartridge bearings (QRM)
- Freewheel: FTS-L steel
- FTS-L freewheel technology
- QRM bearing preload technology
Versions
- Color: Black only
- Freewheel: Shimano/Sram
Compatibility
- Freewheel: Shimano/Sram, convertible to Campagnolo with optional driver body
- Front axle: Quick Release only
- Rear axle: Quick Release only
Compatible Adapters and freewheel bodies
- FTS-L Shimano / Sram freewheel body (30871101 - Delivered on the wheel)
- FTS-L Campagnolo freewheel body (30871201)
Delivered with
- BR101 quick releases
- Rim tape
- User guide
Intended use
- ASTM CATEGORY 1 : road only
- For a longer longevity of the wheel, Mavic recommends that the total weight supported by the wheels doesn't exceed 120kg, bike included
- Maximum tyre pressure: 75bar/108PSI with a 23mm tyre - 46bar/67PSI with a 52mm tyre
- Recommended tire sizes: 25 to 32 mm
- Max Pressure: see indication on wheel and tire If they differ, use the lowest of the 2
Information on specified weight
- The weight of the wheels is announced at +/-5%, in XD/XD-R and Center Lock version, without quick release, nor valve, nor rim tape
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