Wibbly wobbly rattly rear wheel........

Hello all,
my girlfriends commuter, a Ridgeback Velocity, is getting on in years now, and was originally a 2nd hand purchase from ebay anyway.
Today I noticed the back wheel rattles, and on furthe rinspection discovered that it moves about between the brake blocks, when sat on the floor, but the QR is plenty tight.
I am pretty sure it is something to do with the wheel itself, so am thinking either freewheel/hub, or cassette somehow?
Any suggestions as to where to start? Or is it best to just get a new wheel, if so, any recommendations? Cheap and cheerful would suffice.
And is it a death trap as it stands??
Dan
my girlfriends commuter, a Ridgeback Velocity, is getting on in years now, and was originally a 2nd hand purchase from ebay anyway.
Today I noticed the back wheel rattles, and on furthe rinspection discovered that it moves about between the brake blocks, when sat on the floor, but the QR is plenty tight.
I am pretty sure it is something to do with the wheel itself, so am thinking either freewheel/hub, or cassette somehow?
Any suggestions as to where to start? Or is it best to just get a new wheel, if so, any recommendations? Cheap and cheerful would suffice.
And is it a death trap as it stands??
Dan
Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
Scott CR1 SL 12
Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
Scott Foil 18
Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
Scott CR1 SL 12
Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
Scott Foil 18
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I would be reluctant to ride it if I thought it was the spokes.
The QR lever and skewer are obviously fine, and attached properly, so it must be something to do with the setup elsewhere.
Perhaps get her to take the mtb for the rest of the week until we can have a proper look at it.
Dan
Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
Scott CR1 SL 12
Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
Scott Foil 18
http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=105
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However, if it's been ridden while loose, the hub may be dead. Again, a shop will advise.
It won't get used until it's fixed.
Cheers
Dan
Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
Scott CR1 SL 12
Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
Scott Foil 18
info in Jon link above.
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
Mike
We're probably going to go for a new cassette and chain while we are at it.
If it does need a whole new hub, would it be more prodent to just buy a new wheel?
Would merlin be the place to go, or somewhere else?
Dan
Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
Scott CR1 SL 12
Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
Scott Foil 18
on my cheap and nasty heavy town bike i just feed it cheap wheels once they start to go.
run your hands down the rim, and take the wheel out and spin it, probably find it's pritty bad.
if it is time to get a new wheel this might be a cheap option :
for 26" wheels (mountain bike size wheels)
or
700c size wheels (road bike size wheels)
sorry for the massive delay, we have been distracted with quite a few things including a sportive last weekend, but managed to get to it this afternoon.
Took the wheel and QR off, removed cassette, noticed the wobbly side had nasty looking bearings and a lot of dirt in it, the other side noticeably cleaner looking.
Took all the bearings out, flushed it through with GT85 and then some hot water, my gf cleaned the cassette up, put some new bearings in in nice new grease, bolted it all together, and it seems to have fixed it
Well pleased, of course will have to see how long it lasts, but if it gives another 6 months use, it will have been worth it.
Fingers crossed!
Thanks for all the advice, much appreciated,
Cheers
Dan
Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
Scott CR1 SL 12
Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
Scott Foil 18