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Old 03-01-12 | 10:20 PM
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fuji86
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From: Flagler Palm Coast, FL

Bikes: 1986 Fuji Allegro 12 Spd; 2015 Bianchi Kuma 27.2 24 Spd; 1997 Fuji MX-200 21 Spd; 2010 Vilano SS/FG 46/16

After about 13 years I had to replace the rear wheel on an entry level Fuji MX 200 atb. If there's a silver lining to it, the original wheel went out on a single ride. Went from being properly adjusted to wobbling and rubbing the brake pads. Anyway, $ 42 later, new rim, spokes & hub went on with the same cassette and chain. Rides like it did out of sports authority for new parts & like it did with the older and used components, no problems with shifting and drive. I'm pleased with it, the $ 42 was piece of mind for me, I hope to ride it another decade. Saved me scrapping a bike and buying a new one. Rigid fork, hardtail, I never want to go with a suspension frame & fork, this one is exactly what I want my atb to be, cheap & inexpensive. Usually when a component goes, it's reason to upgrade, but there's a point where the upgrade costs more than the bike is worth. If one is unhappy with the bike, get a newer & more modern tech toy. Had money been no issue, this rear wheel might've been enough to get a Surly Pugsley or TommiSea. I think that I want one, but then again, I start to do the math on the unique parts and replacement cost on one and being a cheap guy, I'll ride what I have until I or it dies.
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