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02-24-07, 06:05 PM
about a week ago go i got hit by a car while riding my new bike, its a carrera subway 2 '06 ( dont know if it means much to you guys there, its a Halfords brand, uk based company). its basicly a 26" wheel hybrid with basic tektro cable disc brakes. i was lucky enought to only get the front wheel damaged (writen of more like), rim gone, spokes gone, the hub survived without any visable damage, and the disc brake is completly fine and tire and tube are fine too. so now after using the busses again which i seriously hate i decided to get the wheel replaced and continue enjoying my bike again. i wana get something of a reasonable quality without spendin **** loadz of money, up to £75 (aint got much money) . what i know about the wheel is that its a front, 26", double wall rim, 6 bolt disc, 32 spoke, quick realease. the disc brake im definetly keeping but the hub im not sure about, its very basic. so im not sure if i should buy complete wheel, build around my old hub or build the wheels up myself from scrach. btw i got all necesary tools available as i have use of a bike workshop. so if anybody has any advice for me please write. thanx:)