trek 7.3fx - replacing rear wheel

fago · 2009-03-31 08:03:03

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…

31-03-2009 09:03AM

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fago

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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 31-03-2009 09:29AM

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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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