Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > Hybrid Bicycles
Reload this Page >

Wheelset for a Trek 7.5fx.

Notices
Hybrid Bicycles Where else would you go to discuss these fun, versatile bikes?

Wheelset for a Trek 7.5fx.

Old 07-22-11, 07:51 PM
  #1  
RJM
I'm doing it wrong.
Thread Starter
 
RJM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 4,875

Bikes: Rivendell Appaloosa, Rivendell Frank Jones Sr., Trek Fuel EX9, Kona Jake the Snake CR, Niner Sir9

Mentioned: 85 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 9742 Post(s)
Liked 2,812 Times in 1,664 Posts
Wheelset for a Trek 7.5fx.

I am looking for a replacement wheelset for my Trek 7.5 fx since the rear wheel's hub has decided to call it quits. I would like a bit of an upgrade from the stock wheelset, which are Bontrager SSRs, maybe something a little lighter and hubs that will last, a faster wheelset would be nice. I would like to stick with size 32 tires as they seem to do everything I want with the bike and they are the stock size the bike came with. I am thinking of a budget of $500.00 Any recommendations? Thanks
RJM is offline  
Old 07-22-11, 09:49 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 612
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 99 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
I heard very good things about velocity deep V's laced to ultegra hubs. google around, they are within your price range.
HazeT is offline  
Old 07-22-11, 10:58 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 463

Bikes: Several

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by RJM
I am looking for a replacement wheelset for my Trek 7.5 fx since the rear wheel's hub has decided to call it quits. I would like a bit of an upgrade from the stock wheelset, which are Bontrager SSRs, maybe something a little lighter and hubs that will last, a faster wheelset would be nice. I would like to stick with size 32 tires as they seem to do everything I want with the bike and they are the stock size the bike came with. I am thinking of a budget of $500.00 Any recommendations? Thanks
New Easton Circuits off eBay for around $200. Original retail price was about $500. They are about a pound lighter than the SSR's. Awesome wheelset. Or you could go Bontrgager Race X Lites. About the same thing but hubs not as good and paired spokes.
Talldog is offline  
Old 07-23-11, 08:40 AM
  #4  
RJM
I'm doing it wrong.
Thread Starter
 
RJM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 4,875

Bikes: Rivendell Appaloosa, Rivendell Frank Jones Sr., Trek Fuel EX9, Kona Jake the Snake CR, Niner Sir9

Mentioned: 85 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 9742 Post(s)
Liked 2,812 Times in 1,664 Posts
Thanks for the opinions. I think the hub spacing on the fx is 135mm, not the 130mm of regular road bikes. Will these wheels fit the 135mm hub spacing of the FX? Is there a spacer I could use to take up the 5mm of space? Thanks again.
RJM is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Plainsman
Bicycle Mechanics
0
08-31-19 03:56 PM
TheGerman
Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
3
03-12-11 11:31 PM
Sherblock
Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
20
03-05-11 08:19 PM
illdthedj
Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
25
02-28-11 09:48 PM
paipo
Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10
09-08-10 11:47 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.