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Joe2003 01-10-05 04:44 AM

Rear wheel trouble
 
Hi

I have a specialized rockhopper disc 04, I buckled the back wheel yesterday and snapped 2 spokes. the wheels are mavic 717's I have been searching for ages to find replacments but I cant. Anyway, I found these and was woundering if they are suitable. I should point out i dont know much about bikes, especially when it comes to wheels with discs

MichaelW 01-10-05 04:56 AM

If your hub is still sound, then it may be more cost-effective to have the wheel rebuilt by a competant wheel-builder. At least get a quote before you buy another machine-built wheel.
Hand-built wheels have much more even spoke tension, they are stronger, more reliable and often cost less than factory wheels.

Rowan 01-10-05 05:39 AM

Go to the bike shop. Don't pass go. Don't collect $100. Don't do...anything else. The bike shop is the only solution to your problem. :D*

If you want referrals, just post another post along the lines of: "But the LBS charges so much to rebuild a wheel..."

Joe2003 01-10-05 06:26 AM

All right, thanks guys, i will take it in tonight.


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