Originally Posted by
JPprivate
Two months ago my LBS told me that my front wheel was shot, they couldn't true it properly and recommended a new one. Yesterday the axel on my rear wheel broke. (like I said, it's an old bike). Now I am scared
Why not get a new Wheelset. MTB wheelsets are cheap especially over mail order. 26" wheelsets cost anywhere from 100 dollars on up, cheaper at closeout sales. Or you could go to a pawn shop and get a 40 dollar used ride and take the wheels of that.