BigTone0777
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Darlington
Hi Guy's!
I have a Carrera Gryphon hybrid with disc brakes (maybe a mistake on the disc brakes but it was cheap!). On my way home from work one night last week I snapped 2 spokes in my rear wheel and upon further inspection it turned out it has already had 2 spokes replaced (bought the bike second hand). My LBS did a nice job of getting me back on the road but told me my wheels weren't very good and I can expect further problems with spokes snapping so I have been looking for a better quality wheel (on a budget) however I can't seem to find anything off the peg so to speak. Unless you guys are aware of anything off the shelf I was thinking of going for the below and having them built with cross 3 spoking. I am not exactly light at over 16 stone and need the bike to be reliable as it is used daily for my commute to work.
Shimano Deore M525 hubs (36 hole)http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-deore-m525-9-speed-disc-rear-hub/#more
and
Mavic Open Sport rims
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/mavic-open-sport-black-clincher-rim/
Any help and advice is most welcomed!
I have a Carrera Gryphon hybrid with disc brakes (maybe a mistake on the disc brakes but it was cheap!). On my way home from work one night last week I snapped 2 spokes in my rear wheel and upon further inspection it turned out it has already had 2 spokes replaced (bought the bike second hand). My LBS did a nice job of getting me back on the road but told me my wheels weren't very good and I can expect further problems with spokes snapping so I have been looking for a better quality wheel (on a budget) however I can't seem to find anything off the peg so to speak. Unless you guys are aware of anything off the shelf I was thinking of going for the below and having them built with cross 3 spoking. I am not exactly light at over 16 stone and need the bike to be reliable as it is used daily for my commute to work.
Shimano Deore M525 hubs (36 hole)http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-deore-m525-9-speed-disc-rear-hub/#more
and
Mavic Open Sport rims
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/mavic-open-sport-black-clincher-rim/
Any help and advice is most welcomed!