Dahon Nexus 7 HG Rear Hub 20" Wheel Replacement?

[nobby styles]

I've broken 3 spokes so far on this wheel so I was wondering if there was third party wheel manufacturer that made a more robust wheel and that I could "drop" in the hub gear.

Or would it be worth getting a bike shop to remake this wheel using good quality spokes? Where would you recommend.

 

[RecordAceFromNew]

I've broken 3 spokes so far on this wheel so I was wondering if there was third party wheel manufacturer that made a more robust wheel and that I could "drop" in the hub gear.

Or would it be worth getting a bike shop to remake this wheel using good quality spokes? Where would you recommend.

Spoke breakage is usually due to a poor build (rather than poor components necessarily) and under-tensioned spokes is usually the culprit. Stock wheels on bikes, even bikes costing well over £500, are notorious for that. The build of the wheels, especially the rear wheel, that came with my brand new Cadenza a few years ago was terrible.

If I were you I would seek out a good bike shop nearby to get it rebuilt, certainly replacing all spokes, and rim only if necessary. If you post a question in Bikes and Accessories within the Technical session giving your location someone might be able to recommend a good local shop.

 

[nobby styles]

Spoke breakage is usually due to a poor build (rather than poor components necessarily) and under-tensioned spokes is usually the culprit. Stock wheels on bikes, even bikes costing well over £500, are notorious for that.

Heh, well it is a Dahon bike so build quality on some components is notoriously spotty...