Where do I buy wheels? And what size?
12-10-15, 06:28 PM
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Where do I buy wheels? And what size?
I have a 2004 Trek Navigator 200 and both wheels were stolen recently. Apparently, the original wheels were called the Matrix 550. The tires were 26x1.95. What size wheel do I buy to replace these? Also, does the back one need to come with gears on it? It is a 7x3 gear setup.
12-10-15, 06:31 PM
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How about The Trek dealer, that sold you the bike? they will know what was on your bike in the 1st Place..
12-10-15, 06:48 PM
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I have a 2004 Trek Navigator 200 and both wheels were stolen recently. Apparently, the original wheels were called the Matrix 550. The tires were 26x1.95. What size wheel do I buy to replace these? Also, does the back one need to come with gears on it? It is a 7x3 gear setup.
12-11-15, 12:02 AM
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Go online and price 26" wheels. Rim width isn't a big issue ... they should all accept a wide range of tire widths. In fact most wheels won't list a width, just a diameter.
If you generally liked the tires look for something with a similar tread pattern in a similar size.
You will need to buy a cassette as well (the cluster of gears on the rear wheel.) The cassette threads right on pretty easily---you shouldn't need a special tool (but it only costs about $8 anyway.) Again, shop online and figure out what you want and what stuff costs---that way if you go to a bike shop you won't get robbed so easily.
Or, call the shop if they are still in business. I'd suggest doing some research first though .. you could easily spend twice as much as you need and not get much for it at a bike shop. For a bike of that level and that old, probably you don't want to spend more for a wheelset than you spent on the bike new---and probably you aren't racing it or anything, I figure, so saving grams for dollars won't make much sense.
When you have done some research check back here and folks will help you further. (the original Matrix 550, 32-hole with 26 x 1.95" Bontrager Comfort HC I am sure were Trek house brand pats, not as good as the Nashbar wheels below.)
Sun Ringlé Rhyno Lite / Shimano Deore 525 Mountain Wheelset $119.99
WEIGHT 2440g/pr SPACING 135mm
Sun Ringlé Rhyno Lite / Shimano Deore 525 Mountain Wheelset
First thing I saw on Nashbar---seems pretty reasonable in price and pretty well suited to what you need. I bet you could find stuff cheaper if you took a look---I just went with the first thing that fit, pretty much.
You can get tires to fit for $8 each at Nashbar. Tubes might be another $10, $5 for rim strips if you need them. I didn't price cassettes but likely $20-$30.
Another pair of good options would be EBay and Amazon, of course.
If you generally liked the tires look for something with a similar tread pattern in a similar size.
You will need to buy a cassette as well (the cluster of gears on the rear wheel.) The cassette threads right on pretty easily---you shouldn't need a special tool (but it only costs about $8 anyway.) Again, shop online and figure out what you want and what stuff costs---that way if you go to a bike shop you won't get robbed so easily.
Or, call the shop if they are still in business. I'd suggest doing some research first though .. you could easily spend twice as much as you need and not get much for it at a bike shop. For a bike of that level and that old, probably you don't want to spend more for a wheelset than you spent on the bike new---and probably you aren't racing it or anything, I figure, so saving grams for dollars won't make much sense.
When you have done some research check back here and folks will help you further. (the original Matrix 550, 32-hole with 26 x 1.95" Bontrager Comfort HC I am sure were Trek house brand pats, not as good as the Nashbar wheels below.)
Sun Ringlé Rhyno Lite / Shimano Deore 525 Mountain Wheelset $119.99
WEIGHT 2440g/pr SPACING 135mm
Sun Ringlé Rhyno Lite / Shimano Deore 525 Mountain Wheelset
First thing I saw on Nashbar---seems pretty reasonable in price and pretty well suited to what you need. I bet you could find stuff cheaper if you took a look---I just went with the first thing that fit, pretty much.
You can get tires to fit for $8 each at Nashbar. Tubes might be another $10, $5 for rim strips if you need them. I didn't price cassettes but likely $20-$30.
Another pair of good options would be EBay and Amazon, of course.
12-11-15, 01:16 AM
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The bike is 11 years old so I doubt they make the exact wheel anymore. Also, I'd rather avoid bike shops because I don't want to be ripped off. The thing I'm confused about is what size wheel and tires/tubes to get. How do I tell if they will all fit together or not?
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You can sometimes save some money ordering online, but I have three LBSs in my area and I've never been "ripped off". In fact two of the three will price match regular online prices (not closeouts) and all of them have been given me some good deals and have always been fair and professional in our dealings. With your obvious lack of knowledge, you are probably far better off taking your problem to a local bike shop where they can provide the expertise to get you exactly what you need, at a good price point, and get everything installed and working properly for a fair price.
Do you have the knowledge and tools to:
- Select and mount the new tires/tubes?
- Select and install a cassette (gears)?
- Properly install the wheels?
- Inspect and adjust the brakes and rear derailleur?
- True, tension and dish the wheels if necessary?
If not, go to a professional, many of whom will also help you learn some of the basics. None of these skills is particularly difficult but it isn't something you are going to learn on an internet forum.
Note: I posted mainly for the benefit of any other newbies who might run across this thread.
Do you have the knowledge and tools to:
- Select and mount the new tires/tubes?
- Select and install a cassette (gears)?
- Properly install the wheels?
- Inspect and adjust the brakes and rear derailleur?
- True, tension and dish the wheels if necessary?
If not, go to a professional, many of whom will also help you learn some of the basics. None of these skills is particularly difficult but it isn't something you are going to learn on an internet forum.
Note: I posted mainly for the benefit of any other newbies who might run across this thread.
12-12-15, 01:53 PM
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Don't forget to get the right size tubes with them
