Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
I have found the cost of good, used wheels is as cheap or cheaper than a replacement axle and skewer. And in your case, you are talking old school mtb. Those go really cheap. Heck, I just donated several to my local co-op. I have found nice used six and seven speed mtb wheels cheap, really cheap.
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