bpk43

i am 194lbs and was thinking of going from mavic aksium which are 2007 Mavic Aksium Road Wheelset

Size: 700c

Rim: Mavic Aksium

Rim Color: See Drop Down for Options

Hub: Mavic

Hub Color: Match Rim Color (see drop down)

Bearing: Serviceable Sealed Cartridge Bearings

Spoke Count: Front 20, Rear 24

Spoke Gauge: Bladed

Spoke Color: Match Rim Color (see drop down)

Brake Compatibility: Cantilever

Axle Type: Quick Release (skewers included)

Wheel Weight: Front 920g, Rear 1060g
to either the ksyrium ES for $1100 and are 2007 Mavic Ksyrium ES Road Wheelset

Size: 700c

Rim: Mavic Ksyrium ES

Rim Color: Black

Hub: Mavic

Hub Color: Carbon/Red

Bearing: Serviceable Sealed Cartridge Bearings

Spoke Count: Front 18, Rear 20

Spoke Gauge: Bladed

Spoke Color: Black

Brake Compatibility: Cantilever

Axle Type: Quick Release (skewers included)

Wheel Weight: Front 645g, Rear 840g
total weight 1485 for a dif of 495g or the
ksyrium sl for $900 and are 2007 Mavic Ksyrium SL Road Wheelset

Size: 700c

Rim: Mavic Ksyrium SL

Rim Color: Silver

Hub: Mavic

Hub Color: Silver

Bearing: Serviceable Sealed Cartridge Bearings

Spoke Count: Front 18, Rear 20

Spoke Gauge: Bladed

Spoke Color: Silver

Brake Compatibility: Cantilever

Axle Type: Quick Release (skewers included)

Wheel Weight: Front 680g, Rear 855g
total weight 1535 for a diff 445
so i guess im asking will i see a big difference in the performance and my speed on rides with the local clubs

botto 

doubt it.

matthew_deaner

IMO, 32-spoke rear, 28-spoke front hand-built wheels would probably be best for someone your weight. Maybe open pro rims laced to Ultegra hubs (about $200 at performance). Expensive wheels are over-hyped, and I do not believe they are necessary for training. Many pros train on wheels with open pro rims. Velocity deep-v is another rim option that I have no experience with but have heard good things about.

trackstar10

they will come out of true often. trust me, go with something like elites.