Aksiums are a bombproof wheel- even for those of us carrying a bit of extra.

Plenty of wheels about and plenty of people have their own favourites. So 20 choices coming from 15 people soon. If you are a lighter rider then I would recommend Ultegra's as the next stage up but to give you a set of wheels that will last- be bombproof and lighter than the Aksiums--HAND BUILT. The old standard used to be Ultegra hubs on Open Pro Rims as a good wheel. Plenty of changes to be rung though and I have 105 hubs mated to Mavic CXP33 rims with 36 double butted spokes. These wheels will out last me and they are a joy to ride.