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Travis
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The wheels on my "new" second hand Trek look in ok condition to me, but
the LBS said they've been a bit banged up by the previous owner and
while a low cost rebuild may at some future service may fix what ails
them (brittle spokes, rounded spoke nipples), its possible at some
stage I may be up for a new set of wheels. Actually its only the back
wheel which is a bit dodgy, the front is perfect but supposedly wheels
come as a set.
He quoted me around $600 for a new pair of wheels, or a few tens for
the rebuild. Naturally I'd go for the rebuild unless the thing is
beyond repair, but so I can check out prices and consider my
alternatives, I'd like some suggestions of appropriate replacement
wheels.
I currently have Bontrager Race Lite wheels fitted, they're original
equipment on a Trek 2300.
The bike is mainly used for commuting at this point in time, though I
can see myself getting into club racing events once my fitness has
reached an appropriate level.
So I need something that's not going to be ruined by commuting, doesn't
cost TOO much, and has good bang for the buck.
Any suggestions?
Travis
the LBS said they've been a bit banged up by the previous owner and
while a low cost rebuild may at some future service may fix what ails
them (brittle spokes, rounded spoke nipples), its possible at some
stage I may be up for a new set of wheels. Actually its only the back
wheel which is a bit dodgy, the front is perfect but supposedly wheels
come as a set.
He quoted me around $600 for a new pair of wheels, or a few tens for
the rebuild. Naturally I'd go for the rebuild unless the thing is
beyond repair, but so I can check out prices and consider my
alternatives, I'd like some suggestions of appropriate replacement
wheels.
I currently have Bontrager Race Lite wheels fitted, they're original
equipment on a Trek 2300.
The bike is mainly used for commuting at this point in time, though I
can see myself getting into club racing events once my fitness has
reached an appropriate level.
So I need something that's not going to be ruined by commuting, doesn't
cost TOO much, and has good bang for the buck.
Any suggestions?
Travis