Wheels for rim and disc brakes
04-21-10 | 09:24 AM
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Wheels for rim and disc brakes
Hi folks,
I'm looking for a good quality strong rear wheel which is compatible with rim brakes and disc brakes.
I'm looking to set my bike up for some trekking/touring, where I'll need a rack on the back. so will be planning to switch out the rear disc brake for a v-brake temporarily, to make room for the rack.
However, when I get back - I'll be wanting to go back to disc on the rear. Don't want to fork out for two rear wheels, but am finding it difficult to find a factory build of decent quality that has disc mount and rims for rim brakes. And I can't afford custom build. I currently have a disc specific wheel on the back, but it's not up to much, so I'm planning to just ditch it (or keep for emergencies if I ever totally trash the back wheel)
Anyone reccommend a wheel that would fit the bill? My price range is around the £150 mark.
I'm looking for a good quality strong rear wheel which is compatible with rim brakes and disc brakes.
I'm looking to set my bike up for some trekking/touring, where I'll need a rack on the back. so will be planning to switch out the rear disc brake for a v-brake temporarily, to make room for the rack.
However, when I get back - I'll be wanting to go back to disc on the rear. Don't want to fork out for two rear wheels, but am finding it difficult to find a factory build of decent quality that has disc mount and rims for rim brakes. And I can't afford custom build. I currently have a disc specific wheel on the back, but it's not up to much, so I'm planning to just ditch it (or keep for emergencies if I ever totally trash the back wheel)
Anyone reccommend a wheel that would fit the bill? My price range is around the £150 mark.
04-21-10 | 03:19 PM
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04-21-10 | 09:40 PM
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Have you checked out some of the disc brake compatible racks?
Like: https://www.amazon.com/Axiom-Journey-.../dp/B000C15KA2
Like: https://www.amazon.com/Axiom-Journey-.../dp/B000C15KA2
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