Need new Wheels which ones?

GOLDGPR
GOLDGPR Posts: 140
edited August 2008 in Commuting chat
Hi,

Hope that someone can help me i need to replace my existing kona dew wheels with some new ones. i am more of a mtb'er and dont really understand the widths etc. i am using the bike for road and to take my daughter on the back of can i just buy any 700 wheelset ? or are there spesific hybrid ones i need to look at if so then which ones??
Am running V-Brakes and a 8 speed cassette. looking for a cheap replacement.

Ta

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  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    Any 700c's will work, but you need to ensure that you get wheels to suit your riding, and your tyres.

    The main considerations will be the range of tyre widths you are interested in running, and the compatibility of the freewheel. You can't use narrow tyres with wide rims or vice versa, within reason, and not all freewheels will support all cassettes.

    I forget if 7/8 is compatible, or 8/9. I'd suggest picking the brains of your lbs and "thinking about it" on Wiggle once you know the answer.
  • GOLDGPR
    GOLDGPR Posts: 140
    Looking at Shimano R500 wheelset £60 on Chianreactioncycles would these be any good looking to use the same tyres which are on at the moment which are Continental city ride. ?

    Would they take my weight 13st and my daughter 2st ok ?
  • el_presidente
    el_presidente Posts: 1,963
    GOLDGPR wrote:
    Looking at Shimano R500 wheelset £60 on Chianreactioncycles would these be any good looking to use the same tyres which are on at the moment which are Continental city ride. ?

    Would they take my weight 13st and my daughter 2st ok ?

    should be fine for any tyres between 700x23 and 700x 35 I would think. Weight will be fine too
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