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trek 7.3fx - replacing rear wheel

  • 31-03-2009 8:03am
    #1
    fago
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 318 ✭✭


    I've a pretty bad buckle in my back wheel of my trek 7.3fx.

    I was considering trying to get a bike shop to straighten it out, but I'm wondering would the rim here be compatible, and its not too expensive.
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=36242

    I could just reuse the spokes, hub etc and replace the rim.

    How hard is it to rebuild a wheel? Do I need special tools to make sure I get the tension right on every spoke so the wheel doesn't buckle?


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  • #2
    penexpers
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,038 ✭✭✭penexpers


    That rim won't work because it's for disc brakes only and afaik the 7.3fx only has rim brakes.

    Building a wheel is a pretty involved process, you will need a spoke key at the very least, maybe a truing stand. Having the right length spokes helps too (which you already have). Have a read of this

    http://sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html


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