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Replacing rear wheel question

  • 29-05-2010 10:33am
    #1
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,535 ✭✭✭✭


    Apologies for the newb question, but I hit a really nasty pothole at speed with my rear wheel (managed to lift the front) and gave the rear a nasty buckle (up-down and left-right).

    Took it to the LBS, who told me I needed a new rim, held onto the wheel for two weeks, before giving it back to me untouched, saying that his normal guy doesn't do rebuilds anymore. :(

    So, for a Focus Cayo 2009 rear wheel (Shimano RS10?) can anyone suggest a suitable replacement rim, and where I might get it done? Or alternatively should I get a second opinion? Thanks!


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  • #2
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,142 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Cheapest option in my experience is Mr Skeffington.

    I'd get a second opinion, but from what I understand Shimano rims can be expensive to replace. A complete new wheel is €107.50 from CRC.


  • #3
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,535 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    Thanks. Will give Mr Skeff a holler. Would a new wheel still need some form of rebuild?


  • #4
    short circuit
    Closed Accounts Posts: 730 ✭✭✭short circuit


    Replacing just rims on cheaper wheels is a waste of time. By the time you add spokes and labour, you are better off getting another cheap wheel.

    CSS are selling Aksium .. pair for 125 euro.
    Wiggle to an M-wheel for around 70 euro.
    Parker international also do custom wheels starting very cheap.


  • #5
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,142 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    Would a new wheel still need some form of rebuild?

    No, you just have to stick on the cassette.


  • #6
    ednwireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,459 ✭✭✭✭ednwireland


    pair of rs-10
    are £109.99
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=25888

    wouldnt touch askiums everytime i ride with people i who have them i'm looking round every time they free wheel, god they make a lot of noise if you like nice quiet shimano freewheels stick with them

    My weather

    https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F



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  • #7
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,535 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    My replacement set of RS10s were delivered. Thanks for the link ednwireland.
    In order to switch the cassette over, I need a cassette lockring remover, and a chainwhip, right? The process looks pretty straightforward if you have the right tools. It is worth investing in these tools, or should I get the LBS to do it?

    Anyone know of any bike shops in the Park-west area?


  • #8
    seamus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    If you're going to be doing most of your own maintenance, then a cassette tool and a chainwhip are good investments.


  • #9
    -K2-
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 393 ✭✭-K2-


    http://bicycletutor.com/replace-cassette-cluster/


  • #10
    Turbulent Bill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,632 ✭✭✭Turbulent Bill


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    Anyone know of any bike shops in the Park-west area?

    Wheelworx in the Fonthill Retail Park would be my preferance, or The Cycle Inn on the Long Mile Road.


  • #11
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,535 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    Many thanks, will call into The Cycle Inn.


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  • #12
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,535 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    Thanks for all the help. New wheel now firmly rooted on bike, without any problems (apart from dropping the cassette and having to re-assemble it!).


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