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Mavic Aksium Disc Road Front Wheel 2021

The reliable everyday performance of Aksium engineered for the special demands of disc brakes.

Key benefits

Powerful reliable disc brakes for added confidence and control.

24 spokes front and rear for optimized brake torque distribution. Disc-brake optimized rim profile.Disc-friendly spoke geometry and lacing pattern.

Smooth efficient ride quality.

Wider 17mm (inner width) rims allow tires up to 32mm. High quality QRM cartridge bearings.Straight pull round spokes are stronger than J-bend options.

Aksium is a great choice for everyday road riding. With a smart balance of high-quality materials and durable construction it offers aspiring road riders the clear performance benefits of a high-quality wheelset.

This Aksium Disc model includes special features aimed at the unique demands of disc brake road bikes. It uses straight-pull spokes for added stiffness and strength and we also increased the spoke count to 24 on both front and rear wheels.

With a 17mm internal width these rims are compatible with tires up to 32mm making them versatile comfortable and ideal for challenging road conditions. The disc-specific hubs feature super strong QRM bearings that provide low friction and long-term durability.

The Aksium Disc is made for standard quick release and is compatible Center Lock brake rotors.

Specifications

Compatibility

Front axle: 12×100 thru axle easily convertible to quick release with included adapters. Not compatible with 15mm through axles.

Rear axle: 12mm thru axle convertible to Quick Release with included adapters

Freewheel: Shimano/Sram convertible to Campagnolo and XD-R with optional driver bodies

Compatible Adapters and freewheel bodies

ID360 Shimano / Sram freewheel body (V3430101 – Delivered on the wheel)

ID360 XD freewheel body (V2580101)

ID360 Campagnolo freewheel body (V3440101)

ID360 Shimano / Sram Light freewheel body (V3850101)

12×135 rear axle adapters (V2510901)

12 to 9mm rear adapter for quick release (V2510801 – Delivered with the wheel)

12×142 rear axle adapters (V2510701 – Delivered with the wheel)

12mm front hub cap (V2680501 – Delivered with the wheel)

12 to 9mm front adapter for quick release (V2680301 – Delivered with the wheel)

Weight

Pair without tyre: 1905 grams

Front without tyre: 870 grams

Rear without tyre: 1035 grams

Hubs

Front: Quick release and 12×100 through axle compatible

Auto adjust sealed cartridge bearings (QRM Auto) front and rear

Rear: Quick Release 12×142 and 12×135 compatible

Freewheel: Instant Drive 360

Front and rear bodies: aluminum

Axle material: aluminum

Intended Use

Max. Pressure: 23mm 8.7 bars – 125 psi 25/28mm 7.7 bars – 110 psi

For a longer longevity of the wheel Mavic recommends that the total weight supported by the wheels don’t exceed 120kg bike included

ASTM CATEGORY 2 : road and offroad with jumps less than 15cm

Recommended tyre sizes: 25 to 32 mm

Rims

ETRTO size: 622x17C

Drilling: traditional

Height: 21 mm

Internal width: 17 mm

Disc brake specific profile

Valve hole diameter: 6.5 mm

Joint: pinned

Material: S6000 Aluminum

Tyre: clincher

Spokes

Nipples: steel ABS

Material: steel

Lacing: front and rear crossed 2

Count: 24 front and rear

Shape: straight pull round

Versions

Disc standard : 6 Bolts or Center Lock(R)

Color: Black only

Delivered with

Rear QR adapters for Instant Drive 360

Front QR adapters

Rim tape

User guide