Originally Posted by
j mazz
LBS can make the swap! I weighed them both- Araya is a few grams heavier. The main reason is the Arayas are 20+ years old and a little hammered, they tend to pinch flat. Mavics will be more reliable.
Using a shiny new rim has no effect on pinch flatting... That depends on the tire width and pressure, and how you ride.
The complete Araya wheelset might be heavier but I bet it could be built lighter with double butted spokes and decent hubs. Either way, the bare Araya rims themselves are absolutely going to be lighter than the Aksium rims.