Quote Originally Posted by nikalas View Post
Aksiums are decent solid wheels that'll last and last but, guessing you spent well north of £2000 on your bike, your mate is right. A set of Aksiums will cost about £150 so represent about 7% of build cost (based on £2000). Hardly proportional when, after the frame, wheels contribute most to ride quality and performance. Trust me, you'll really notice the difference.
I was lucky enough to race with a Mavic 5 spoke and disc on the track a few times and you could really notice the difference. Cheap wheels on a nice frame is a waste of time.