Mavic Aksium Elite Clincher Road Wheels 2016

Aksium Elite is an evolution of our Aksium wheel system, designed to increase its sporting capabilities on any kind of ride, while adding the benefit of our new Wheel-Tyre System.

Campagnolo | 25c tyres

We’ve upgraded the joint technology of the rim from a pin joint to a sleeved one. A sleeve makes a solid connection between the two rim ends instead of the two pins. The result is an impressive 40g weight saving per rim: close to 10% less rim weight. Although more expensive, this process is key to improving the dynamics of the Aksium, making it easier to spin, to steer and to climb with.

Of course, as part of our Mavic signature, it uses straight pull bladed spokes for improved stiffness and strength. And the hubs are still running on QRM bearings and our axle system, which is the key to smoothness and reliability.

Over the years, Aksium Elite has been an extremely popular choice as a training wheel with racers, largely because it features tyres that give you the complete peace of mind and safety you need for pushing it on a training ride. The Yksion Elite Guard road tyre that comes with the Aksium Elite features the same 120TPI casing, rubber compound and tread pattern as the Yksion Elite. Those two elements are key for the low rolling resistance and all-weather grip and traction that are needed on a winter training ride. But we’ve also added a strong nylon anti-puncture breaker that runs from one bead to the other, to protect not only the rolling tread but also the sidewalls from punctures and side cuts. 

As light as they come

At 230g in 25mm section, they are among the lightest all season tyres on the market – the perfect match for the lighter rim and the ideal way to reinforce the wheel dynamics.

New Yksion Elite Guard: grippy and cut and puncture resistant

Rim resistance: Sleeve joint, H2 drilling

High quality cartridge bearing

Extra light where it matters most – the rims: sleeve joint

Light, foldable beads Yksion Elite Guard tyres

Consistent overall design

Tyre 700x25: 230 grams

Pair without tyre: 1735 grams

Front without tyre: 800 grams

Rear without tyre: 935 grams

RIMS

Material: S6000 Aluminum

Height: 21 mm

Joint: sleeved

Drilling: traditional with H2 reinforcement

Brake track: UB Control

Valve hole diameter: 6.5 mm

Tyre: clincher

ETRTO size: 622x15C

Recommended tyre sizes: 23 to 32 mm

Material: steel

Shape: straight pull, bladed

Nipples: brass, ABS

Count: 20 front and rear

Lacing: radial front and rear non-drive side, crossed 2 rear drive side

HUBS

Front and rear bodies: aluminum

Axle material: steel

Sealed cartridge bearings

Freewheel: FTS-L steel

Yksion Elite Guard

Front and Rear Tread: Single Compound

Casing: 120 TPI

Breaker: Nylon, from bead to bead

Dimension: 25-622 (700x25c)

Max. Pressure: 25/28mm 7.7 bars - 110 PSI

Rim tape

User guide