Originally Posted by
cyccommute
Do you have a co-op near you now or to where you are going. That’s the place to look for an inexpensive replacement wheel with a freehub. If you don’t have a co-op nearby,
this wheel is relatively cheap and the same place has a
7 speed cassette. All in the cost would be about $70. You’ll likely need
a lockring tool. I suspect you don’t have one now. That brings it up to about $80. You’ll need tire levers and a way to pump the tires.
Unfortunately, there are no co-ops around here. I live in a rural area.
Thank you so much for your help. The wheel in the link is 700c; my bike's current wheels are 26" (the tires I'm running right now is 26x2.0".) Is there a version that will fit my bike? I will need the locking tool, although I obviously have tire levers and a pump.