New Wheel Suggestions?
11-30-10 | 12:13 PM
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From: Reno, Nevada
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New Wheel Suggestions?
As you can tell from my siggy line, I have a 2009 Specialized Globe Vienna 2 that I ride nearly every morning, about 4-5 miles just to get my blood moving. A few weeks ago I busted a couple of spokes on the rear wheel. Had them repaired and the wheel trued, but I was warned that it might not stay true and I might need to replace the wheel.
Guess what?
The wheel is way out of true again and I guess I have to replace it. Thing is, I don't want to spend much for a bike that pretty low end to begin with. The bike has about 450 miles on it so far.
So, what suggestions do you have for a serviceable but inexpensive wheel?
Guess what?
The wheel is way out of true again and I guess I have to replace it. Thing is, I don't want to spend much for a bike that pretty low end to begin with. The bike has about 450 miles on it so far.
So, what suggestions do you have for a serviceable but inexpensive wheel?
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11-30-10 | 12:28 PM
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Time for a change.
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Bikes: Dale MT2000. Bianchi FS920 Kona Explosif. Giant TCR C. Boreas Ignis. Pinarello Fp Uno.
Buy a new bike- It's cheaper than the suggestions you will get here.
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11-30-10 | 01:09 PM
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Here is a set for $100 with free shipping.. Thinking about putting these on my Prelude I just got.
https://cgi.ebay.com/SHIMANO-MACH-1-7...item563bf2a36a
https://cgi.ebay.com/SHIMANO-MACH-1-7...item563bf2a36a
11-30-10 | 01:29 PM
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I need more cowbell.
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From: Reno, Nevada
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The stock wheels on the bike are something called Alex Z1000, which are not exactly the highest quality. They retail for about $28 each. The bike IS an 8 speed, and I do believe the drop out spacing is 135 mm. Tires are 700x35C.
Barrettscv, what do mean when you say "The front wheel does not use a generator hub, I would save that wheel for night travel" ?
Barrettscv, what do mean when you say "The front wheel does not use a generator hub, I would save that wheel for night travel" ?
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11-30-10 | 02:10 PM
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The stock wheels on the bike are something called Alex Z1000, which are not exactly the highest quality. They retail for about $28 each. The bike IS an 8 speed, and I do believe the drop out spacing is 135 mm. Tires are 700x35C.
Barrettscv, what do mean when you say "The front wheel does not use a generator hub, I would save that wheel for night travel" ?
Barrettscv, what do mean when you say "The front wheel does not use a generator hub, I would save that wheel for night travel" ?
I would ask the seller of any wheelset you consider if the rear hub will accept a 7 speed cassette. You may have to add a spacer, but some 8 & 9 speed hubs will accept 7 speed cassettes.
The 135mm rear dropout spacing requires a Shimano MTB Deore rear hub, this wheelset also will accept a 7 speed cassette: https://cgi.ebay.com/Shimano-XT-Disc-...item4cf33a4841
Last edited by Barrettscv; 11-30-10 at 02:33 PM.
11-30-10 | 02:35 PM
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Pedaled too far.
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DG,
I'd check in with
Blackmith Bicycle Wheels
5555 Santa Fe Street, San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 490-5300
The specialize in wheel building, they might be able to save yours with a new set of spokes and a retruing or have suggestions for a new wheel.
They fixed up the wheel on my Bianchi Eros when it popped severely just weeks after I bought the bike.
I'd check in with
Blackmith Bicycle Wheels
5555 Santa Fe Street, San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 490-5300
The specialize in wheel building, they might be able to save yours with a new set of spokes and a retruing or have suggestions for a new wheel.
They fixed up the wheel on my Bianchi Eros when it popped severely just weeks after I bought the bike.
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11-30-10 | 02:41 PM
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Time for a change.
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From: 6 miles inland from the coast of Sussex, in the South East of England
Bikes: Dale MT2000. Bianchi FS920 Kona Explosif. Giant TCR C. Boreas Ignis. Pinarello Fp Uno.
DG,
I'd check in with
Blackmith Bicycle Wheels
5555 Santa Fe Street, San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 490-5300
The specialize in wheel building, they might be able to save yours with a new set of spokes and a retruing or have suggestions for a new wheel.
They fixed up the wheel on my Bianchi Eros when it popped severely just weeks after I bought the bike.
I'd check in with
Blackmith Bicycle Wheels
5555 Santa Fe Street, San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 490-5300
The specialize in wheel building, they might be able to save yours with a new set of spokes and a retruing or have suggestions for a new wheel.
They fixed up the wheel on my Bianchi Eros when it popped severely just weeks after I bought the bike.
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11-30-10 | 02:58 PM
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Have bike, will travel
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
The Alex Z1000 is a single wall rim, I would not use it.
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