New wheels

[rh100]

Hi

I'm looking to replace my wheels on my hybrid. When I bought it second hand I had the wheels trued which helped but there is a definite flat spot on the rear.

I want to get a pair cheap off ebay, I found these, would they be suitable?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BANKRUPT-700c...sure_cycling_bikeparts_SR?hash=item27a9a3982e

I don't expect them to be brilliant, but should perform better than my current knackered pair. Could upgrade again later when funds allow.

I have a Trek 7100FX hybrid with a 7 speed (shimano I think) cassette. And 700x35 tyres.

Are these the right kind of thing size wise etc? Are they fairly easy to fit, any special tools required or grease etc?

Any advice appreciated.

TIA

Rich

 

[Steve Austin]

They're very cheap unbranded wheels. Cost about £60 with postage, I think you can get better quality Shimano wheels for similar money.

I'll find you a bargain tomorrow...if someone doesn't beat me to it

 

[rh100]

Thanks Steve....wasn't expecting too much for my money to be honest, so long as I'm looking at the right spec/size etc then I can to a better search on ebay and see what comes up. many thanks.

 

[Steve Austin]

Found these
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/mount...nd-campagnolo-wheels/shimano-r500-wheels.html

which with postage works out at £71. A tenner more than you want to spend, but a decent set of wheels and a lot better than the Ebay set you found.

 

[Young Un]

R500 = bullet proof = good choice = money well spent

 

[rh100]

Hi Steve - that's a great find.

However - i have a 7 speed cassette, i found a review of the wheels on chain reaction and a user review said they used a 7 speed spacer - is this the correct item do you know?


http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/mountain-bike-cassettes/7-speed-spacer.html

also if using a spacer - will my QR skewers still fit correctly, I'm assuming they will as the frame gap shouldn't change.

How about any special tools or grease and the like?

many thanks for finding those for me

 

[potsy]

Hi Steve - that's a great find.

However - i have a 7 speed cassette, i found a review of the wheels on chain reaction and a user review said they used a 7 speed spacer - is this the correct item do you know?


http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/mountain-bike-cassettes/7-speed-spacer.html

also if using a spacer - will my QR skewers still fit correctly, I'm assuming they will as the frame gap shouldn't change.

How about any special tools or grease and the like?

many thanks for finding those for me

I'd also check what width tyres you can use with those,notice you have 35mm currently-will they be ok on those rims?
Only ask because they are the wheels that came on my road bike with 25mm tyres.

 

[fossyant]

7 speed - easy. Buy an 8 speed cassette, ditch 1 sprocket. (8 speed spacers are 0.1mm narrower than 7s - I've never had an issue on my 7 speed bikes using te 8 speed spacers). On the cassette you'll need probably 2 x 3mm spacers slotted on first on the spoke side, before fitting the 7 sprockets, otherwise the hyper-glide lock ring won't tighten on the cassette properly.

 

[rh100]

I'd also check what width tyres you can use with those,notice you have 35mm currently-will they be ok on those rims?
Only ask because they are the wheels that came on my road bike with 25mm tyres.

Good point - thanks for the tip

7 speed - easy. Buy an 8 speed cassette, ditch 1 sprocket. (8 speed spacers are 0.1mm narrower than 7s - I've never had an issue on my 7 speed bikes using te 8 speed spacers). On the cassette you'll need probably 2 x 3mm spacers slotted on first on the spoke side, before fitting the 7 sprockets, otherwise the hyper-glide lock ring won't tighten on the cassette properly.

Hmmm, could do without buying a cassette aswell, might there not be an issue with chain width also? Plus the cassette I have at the mo' has a nice large cog specially for going up hills

I think I've narrowed it down to the r500's, a cassette removal tool and chain whip, and a 7 speed spacer - according to sheldon brown about 4.5mm. Just shy of about £100 altogether which seems reasonable.

Going to leave it a month though as the cash has to go elsewhere for now

 

[Downward]

Would those Rims be a better bet than the ones I have (Sunrims MZ14) ?

My front one is pretty buckled and they are quite heavy too.

 

[rh100]

Downward - not sure but here is a link to the same on Chain reaction - has a few spec's listed

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?PartnerID=79&ModelID=31957