New Wheel

Kinetic^

I need a new rear wheel as truing it has weakened the current one. I'd be looking for a 700 wheel to fit a Lapierre RCR 100. I use it for commuting to work 5 days a week. Probably a 20k round trip each day.

What do I look out for? Weight? Strength? What happens with the cogs on the current one, do I have to take them off?

Sort of lost here tbh. Any help appreciated.

TinyExplosions

Kinetic^ wrote: »

I need a new rear wheel as truing it has weakened the current one. I'd be looking for a 700 wheel to fit a Lapierre RCR 100. I use it for commuting to work 5 days a week. Probably a 20k round trip each day.

What do I look out for? Weight? Strength? What happens with the cogs on the current one, do I have to take them off?

Sort of lost here tbh. Any help appreciated.

It's a bit of a 'how long is a piece of string' type question, but based on your bike (which is towards the lower end of the range -that's not an insult by the way!), something like this would be prefectly fine for you. You will need to remove the rear cassette (cogs) and replace them on the new wheel. This requires a spline tool and chainwhip -neither of which were expensive, and there may well be someone on here that will lend them to you.

If you want more choice, see here -remember to make sure you ger one designed for Shimano, not Campagnolo -they're different, and you have shimano

Kinetic^

Not insulted, it was just under 500yoyos which ain't that much when dealing with bikes.

Would that be much better then the current wheel that I've got? I've also got skewers that are not quick release, I presume they're straight forward to switch over?

TinyExplosions

Kinetic^ wrote: »

Not insulted, it was just under 500yoyos which ain't that much when dealing with bikes.

Would that be much better then the current wheel that I've got? I've also got skewers that are not quick release, I presume they're straight forward to switch over?

It's probably comparable to the ones on it, if not slightly better, but there's not much in it... The sad fact is that wheels are where all manufacturers try to save as much money as possible -for example, it's routine for bikes up around the 2k mark to have Fulcrum Racing 3 wheels, which retail at around 400 quid!

No problem in swapping the quick release out

Kinetic^

Thanks for the help.

Kinetic^

I ordered that wheel there. I took the standard delivery option, how long does it usually take?

TinyExplosions

Kinetic^ wrote: »

I ordered that wheel there. I took the standard delivery option, how long does it usually take?

It depends, usally 3-4 days in my experience... I take it you already have a tyre and inner tube to put on it when it comes?

Kinetic^

TinyExplosions wrote: »

It depends, usally 3-4 days in my experience... I take it you already have a tyre and inner tube to put on it when it comes?

Ye ofc, I'm gonna use the current armadillo that's on the one atm. Or should I get a new one?

TinyExplosions

Kinetic^ wrote: »

Ye ofc, I'm gonna use the current armadillo that's on the one atm. Or should I get a new one?

I would, but only because I'll use any excuse to buy new bits, but if it's in good condition it's fine!

Kinetic^

TinyExplosions wrote: »

I'll use any excuse to buy new bits, but if it's in good condition it's fine!

Aye tis fine. Thanks again for the help. I'll be giving you a call when I decide to build a single speed! :pac:

TinyExplosions

Kinetic^ wrote: »

Aye tis fine. Thanks again for the help. I'll be giving you a call when I decide to build a single speed! :pac:

No problem at all -I'm happy to pass on whatever (limited!) knowledge I have

Kinetic^

It's waiting for me at home! Can't wait to get it on tonight, been using the car the past few days, such a pain in the hole!!! :mad:

Kinetic^

Kinetic^ wrote: »

It's waiting for me at home! Can't wait to get it on tonight, been using the car the past few days, such a pain in the hole!!! :mad:

Ok so being the complete douche that I am, I didn't even think that I'd need special tools to change over the cogs. What a tool!!!!! Shimano nut thingy and cog remover yokey are on their way now. FFS, I really hate driving to work!:mad:

Limestone1

Be careful which spline tool you order. I think you need the Hyper Glide one - I ordered one recently but haven't tried it yet so can't confirm (I have same bike) .
Incidentally I popped a couple of spokes on the rear wheel a few weeks back, something that never happened me before on any bike - wheel quality obviously not great on these.

blorg

You need a lockring tool, an adjustable spanner or vice grip and a chain whip to remove the cassette. To fit a cassette you don't need the chain whip.

Alternatively Wiggle do a lockring tool with integrated handle so you don't need the spanner/vice grip.

Kinetic^

Limestone1 wrote: »

Be careful which spline tool you order. I think you need the Hyper Glide one - I ordered one recently but haven't tried it yet so can't confirm (I have same bike).

Hmm, will have to check what type I ordered. Going to be pissed if it's the wrong one! :mad:

Limestone1 wrote: »

Incidentally I popped a couple of spokes on the rear wheel a few weeks back, something that never happened me before on any bike - wheel quality obviously not great on these.

Yeah it's a fùcking pain in the hole tbh, I've had a few go out and I just decided to go and get a new wheel as it was happening every other week.

blorg wrote: »

You need a lockring tool, an adjustable spanner or vice grip and a chain whip to remove the cassette. To fit a cassette you don't need the chain whip.

Alternatively Wiggle do a lockring tool with integrated handle so you don't need the spanner/vice grip.

Those are the ones I ordered I think. Hopefully here before the weekend. Miss my litte bike!

Kinetic^

I went to track my parcel and it said "04-09-2008 17:30 International Hub Despatched from hub "........I think their system is borked

Kinetic^

Got the tools, got the wheel on. Thanks again for the help.

Looking forward to getting my hands on my Bowery next.