looking for wheel!

Tar.Aldarion · 06-07-2011 3:45pm #1

On a Felt Z100

Need a new front wheel, where would be a good place to buy a similar looking cheapish good quality (:pac:) wheel in dublin or on the net? I can imagine them being cheaper on the net than in a shop.

briano · 06-07-2011 5:54pm

Chain reaction seems to be the cheapest of the online stores for a single wheel (compared to ribble or wiggle) it's not exactly the same wheel but I'd imagine it is close enough:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=20605

I'm not sure what the going rate is in shops these days, but Thinkbike in rathmines are usually pretty good

Tar.Aldarion · 06-07-2011 5:57pm

um think it was 50-60 we were quoted in town...for a wheel with black spokes which would look silly:p

thanks, I'll have a look at the site

Tar.Aldarion · 07-07-2011 1:48pm

what ye make of this one?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=53607

are those spokes black?

DirkVoodoo · 07-07-2011 1:53pm

That's a MTB wheel, it won't fit a road bike.

Tar.Aldarion · 07-07-2011 1:58pm

woooooooooops, fail.

DirkVoodoo · 07-07-2011 2:07pm

Keep an eye out on the cycling adverts for a second hand front wheel, might find a decent bargain.

Tar.Aldarion · 07-07-2011 2:27pm

cheers, will have a look!

Pablo_ · 01-08-2011 3:24pm

i have a z100 too but need a back wheel as the one on now runs nearly an inch off true ... but do i just get any 26" rear road wheel from crc website or is there specs i have to look for ... also, do change the gear cogs ( cassette?) myself when i get it ? cheers

GTDolanator · 01-08-2011 4:11pm

Pablo_ wrote: »

i have a z100 too but need a back wheel as the one on now runs nearly an inch off true ... but do i just get any 26" rear road wheel from crc website or is there specs i have to look for ... also, do change the gear cogs ( cassette?) myself when i get it ? cheers

first of all no do not buy a 26'' wheel it just wont fit.700c or 28'' is what you need.next thing bring it to a bike shop or someone you no that cant true up wheels you would be surprised at the state of some wobbly wheels that can be fixed

G2ECE · 01-08-2011 5:08pm

Cycle super store had mavic aksiums going for a snip recently, might be worth checking them out, decent wheelset at a reasonable price.

on_the_nickel · 01-08-2011 5:52pm

Read the thread title and thought "Aren't we all, aren't we all".

Tar.Aldarion · 12-12-2011 6:33pm

Hi never got around to getting a new wheel for this and the old one is pretty bad, and am looking at chain reaction.

Would either of these do the job? would they even fit

down from 90£ to 45£
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=42068

or
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=70098
50£

or any other suggestions?

Plastik · 12-12-2011 6:54pm

Both will fit fine.

Tar.Aldarion · 12-12-2011 6:57pm

Thanks, thinking of going with the Mavic Aksium unless somebody says they are dire! or has a better wheel in mind. Seem good value for 55E delivered?

C3PO · 12-12-2011 7:07pm

Askiums are a grand wheel - you really can't go wrong!

greenmat · 12-12-2011 8:27pm

Yea, go for the Askiums, I had those Alex rims on my Felt bike when i bought it, pure crap.

Tar.Aldarion · 12-12-2011 8:45pm

Most people seem to hate those alex r500's but they seem really nice to me.

Ordered the aksium wheel thanks!

greenmat · 12-12-2011 8:52pm

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

Most people seem to hate those alex r500's but they seem really nice to me.

Ordered the aksium wheel thanks!

They look grand but caused me no end of trouble, loads of spokes broke and freehub wore out very quickly. Bought the askiums, great wheels at at good price. Very reliable.

looking for wheel!

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