Originally Posted by
chinarider
I've been looking at
Mavic Aksiums. Anyone knowledgeable enough to make a good comparison?
Mavic CXP33 rims on 105 Hubs- (A variation on the Open Pros with Ultegra hubs)
I have The Aksiums aswell. The handbuilts are Laced with a X2 cross lacing and do give a less stiff ride than the Aksiums. The Aksiums are stiff as they have straight pull spokes. But both wheels ride well. Both are stiff and neither have given any problems. Only thing is that I would not use the Aksiums for a 100 mile ride on a stiff frame.
Either will give a good ride, Good life and few problems but "Kudos" may be better with the handbuilts.