Mavic Aksium Disc Centrelock Wheelset Review 2026
What You Get
The Aksium name has been Mavic’s entry point into “proper” wheels for the best part of two decades, and the Disc Centrelock version brings that same value-focused formula to modern disc-brake frames. At £255 (down from £305 RRP, verified in stock on Tredz), it’s an aluminium alloy training and winter wheelset rather than a race wheel — built to survive UK roads and turbo sessions without you worrying about your carbon race wheels.
Key Features
- Centre Lock disc mounting — no separate rotor bolts to strip or over-torque, and rotors swap between wheelsets faster than a 6-bolt setup.
- 17mm internal rim width — wide enough for modern 28-32mm tyres without an odd, narrow tyre profile.
- QRM cartridge bearing hubs — Mavic’s own sealed bearing system, serviceable rather than press-fit-and-replace.
- Flexible axle compatibility — 12x100mm thru-axle front (quick-release convertible), rear works with both 12x142mm and 12x135mm spacing, so it fits a wide range of disc frames.
- 32mm max tyre clearance — enough for a genuine winter or light gravel tyre if you want one wheelset that covers both jobs.
Who It’s For
Triathletes who want a durable, low-maintenance wheelset for turbo sessions, wet-weather training and winter base miles — keeping your race wheels for race day and dry outdoor rides only. It’s also a sensible first upgrade for anyone still on the stock wheels their bike shipped with, since Mavic build these to a genuinely serviceable standard rather than a disposable one.
Buying Tips
- Check your frame and fork’s thru-axle spacing (12×100 front, 12×142 or 12×135 rear) before ordering — Mavic’s flexible rear spacing covers most modern disc frames, but it’s worth a 30-second check against your bike’s spec sheet.
- If you’re setting these up as a dedicated winter wheelset, fit a wider 28-30mm tyre to take advantage of the 17mm internal width and 32mm clearance.
- Budget for a Centre Lock lockring tool if you don’t already have disc wheels — it’s a different tool to a standard cassette lockring, and cheap to pick up alongside the wheels.
Care and Maintenance
The QRM cartridge bearings are sealed but serviceable — Mavic’s own service kits let you repack them rather than replace the whole hub once they eventually wear. Wipe down the braking surface and Centre Lock splines after wet rides to stop grit building up, and check spoke tension once a season; like most aluminium alloy wheels, they’ll stay true for years with basic care.
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