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Recommend New Wheels

Keedowah · 2012-10-08 18:02:14

I have a 2008 Vitus Razor Triple, and someone decided to give the back wheel a bit of a bash while it was in my apartment lockup. So I'm looking for either a new back wheel or maybe a set. The wheels are the original ones I got with the bike so the two of them could do with an upgrade. The bike itself was pretty cheap and…

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08-10-2012 7:02pm

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Keedowah

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I have a 2008 Vitus Razor Triple, and someone decided to give the back wheel a bit of a bash while it was in my apartment lockup. So I'm looking for either a new back wheel or maybe a set.

The wheels are the original ones I got with the bike so the two of them could do with an upgrade. The bike itself was pretty cheap and I wont be doing huge mileage so I don't think I want to spend a fortune on wheels.

The numbers on the tyres are 700 x 23c - can anyone recommend a set? Could you include links as I've no idea what I'm looking for! Another thing - do the tyres and tubes normally come with the wheels - or do I have to buy them separately?

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#2 08-10-2012 8:23pm
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Tyres and tubes are separate. Mavic Equipe or Ksyrium wheels are good.

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#3 08-10-2012 10:04pm
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Keedowah wrote: »

I have a 2008 Vitus Razor Triple, and someone decided to give the back wheel a bit of a bash while it was in my apartment lockup. So I'm looking for either a new back wheel or maybe a set.

The wheels are the original ones I got with the bike so the two of them could do with an upgrade. The bike itself was pretty cheap and I wont be doing huge mileage so I don't think I want to spend a fortune on wheels.

The numbers on the tyres are 700 x 23c - can anyone recommend a set? Could you include links as I've no idea what I'm looking for! Another thing - do the tyres and tubes normally come with the wheels - or do I have to buy them separately?

I'd say the cheapest new, decent wheels would be the Shimano R501s. The cheapest place for a set of these is probably Rosebikes @ €79 + shipping - link An alternative is to buy some handbuilt wheels from them - I bought these sturdy items: link for €137 + shipping. Bearing in mind the age/value of your bike, I would consider both of these to be sensible if slightly boring options - i.e. no bling aero proprietary spokes, deep rims, etc.

As above, you will need to buy tyres and tubes separately. Many consider these to be the best compromise tyre for a roadbike @ €27.95 + shipping link. These tubes would work @ 3.90 each: link

All the links above are for Rosebikes in Germany. Have a read of a thread I put together for tips on how to save money if ordering from them: link

Oh, and the above are - I think - reasonable recommendations. But there are loads of other options - different suppliers and different wheels, tyres, etc. Let's just say I either have spent - or would consider spending - my own money on what I list above.

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