Have been enjoying this forum for quite some time but first post.
I have just purchased some new aksiums online from PBK. Having a look on the Mavic website it seems these are now 20 spoke front AND rear compared to the old aksiums that had 20 front 24 rear spoke count.
I ride a bit on bike paths on a flat bar (yeah I know...regretting not going the drop bar option!) and am now unsure of the suitability of these with the lower spoke count on the rear as I am coming from entry level Alex DA16's with Tiagra hubs (32's) that seem rock solid regarding trueness. I am 5' 8 and approx 185 lbs.
Does anyone have any feedback on these new wheels and their suitability/durability compared to the old ones? Would it be better to try to get a set of the old aksiums to reduce the chance of needing to true too often?
Many thanks for any opinions or comments.
I have just purchased some new aksiums online from PBK. Having a look on the Mavic website it seems these are now 20 spoke front AND rear compared to the old aksiums that had 20 front 24 rear spoke count.
I ride a bit on bike paths on a flat bar (yeah I know...regretting not going the drop bar option!) and am now unsure of the suitability of these with the lower spoke count on the rear as I am coming from entry level Alex DA16's with Tiagra hubs (32's) that seem rock solid regarding trueness. I am 5' 8 and approx 185 lbs.
Does anyone have any feedback on these new wheels and their suitability/durability compared to the old ones? Would it be better to try to get a set of the old aksiums to reduce the chance of needing to true too often?
Many thanks for any opinions or comments.