Originally Posted by
linberl
Well, now I'm confused. Jur says no redishing likely, you say I will, lol. Figure a new wheel @ 135mm is $120, and the Kinetix with spacers is $60 - if the Kinetix wheel is a better quality wheel, it might be worth taking in to the lbs to set it up...????
Not sure I am the person to reply to this but on your last question about getting the $60 wheel and taking it to the LBS I would first ask the LBS what they would charge. You may end up with an "almost good" solution at the same price as the expensive wheel..
The LBS can not get the parts needed for your wheel, but is it possible for you to find it yourself on the net? Can you find a almost new wheel from somebody who want to upgrade or go IGH?
Sounds like now is the time to learn wheelbuilding, at least if there is some life left in your rim and spokes you can (after you find a solution) rebuild your old wheel and keep it as a spare.
The solution depends on how fast you need the bike to be back on the road.