Originally Posted by
AlmostGreenGuy
Time for new wheels!!!!
Old steel mountain bikes never die. They just just look like they did.
Originally Posted by
FunkyStickman
Definitely, worn out wheels do NOT mean the bike is about to fall apart. I just bought a set of Vuelta 26" Aerolite wheels for $65 on sale.
Thanks guys, that makes me feel better. Just got a call from the LBS, new axle is $10 for the rear wheel.
I just don't find anything that would fit the bill from the selection of new bikes (and you all know how particular we get after commuting for a while).