Shimano rim replacement
Does anyone out there know if shimano factory built wheels can have the rims replaced. I have a set of Dura Ace 7801's 06-07 with the nipples on the hubs. I was descending the Col de Glandon today and hit a small rock at speed trashing the front rim. Luckily managed to stay on and no other damage to speek of. Any help or advice gratefully recieved.
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Bad news naylor343, were you on a recce/training for the la Marmotte next week by any chance? I've researched the newer 7850 carbon wheels and the news is bad regarding spares prices, see below:-
The spare rim alone will cost nearly as much as a new WH7850 TU-25 Carbon Tubular Front Wheel. Parkers list the WH7850 carbon front wheel at £385 these have the nipples at the rim as well. You could always bang the hub and spokes on ebay someone may give you a few quid considering the very high cost of the spares! £3.50 per spoke Hubs around £100
See below for spare rim price from Petracycles.co.uk website:-
Product name:
Shimano Spares - WH 7801-C tubular carbon rim 16 hole - front
Model No [IWHRIMVFGCT]
Part No [WHRIMVFGCT
RRP £411.24 Petracycles Web Price £349.990
