Need help with new wheels for retro Peugeot Road bike

liz_limpet

Hiya,

I recently acquired an old Peugeot road bike which needs a little love and attention. I am completely new to this type of bike and don't have any experience of fixing up bikes either. I have been told that I need new wheels and the back wheel needs to be one where the casette screws into the wheel, instead of pushing in apparently. Does this sound correct?

I was hoping to get a second hand pair but I'm not sure where I may be able to get them, as I think they are more commonly found with the push on cassette, not the screw on.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

Liz

liz_limpet

Even if anyone knows what these type of wheels with the screw on casette as opposed to the push on one are called that would be a massive help!!

Please!!

Thanks

morstar

If you need new wheels you can get either type of cassette. If you are replacing the cassette on an existing wheel then you have to make sure the parts are compatible but you mentioned new wheels.

Without lots more details about the bike and spec which you may struggle to provide, I'd suggest popping down the bike shop and asking if they have a new set of wheels that will do the job.

morstar

liz_limpet wrote:

Even if anyone knows what these type of wheels with the screw on casette as opposed to the push on one are called that would be a massive help!!

Please!!

Thanks

Screw on gearing is called a freewheel and the push on gears are called a cassette.

Key points are number of gears and spacing (teh gap between which the wheel fits) if you're looking to replace the whole wheel.

liz_limpet

Thank you, that's a start to actually know what type of wheel I have!

I did visit a bike shop today - it was them that told me that I have the screw on gears. But they told me it's going to cost £100 for a pair of wheels, for a bike that I'm not even sure I'll love riding! so I wanted to buy some second-hand ones cheaper and see if I get into it before I make a big investment, as I have some other thingsi need to buy for it...like brake pads! hehe.

Cheers though, anyone know of a good UK site for bike part selling etc...

LeighB

A good local bike shop should be able to build wheels with a hub that is suitable for a screw on freewheel. If your hubs are ok you could have your wheel rebuilt with new rims and spokes. The freewheel will most probably have a standard British thread and depending what brand it is will need a tool to aid removal. If you look on St John Street Cycles web site they have a selaction of old type five speed freewheels and pullers. I had a wheel re spoked a few months ago at my local bike shop and it cost £30 including stainless spokes.

thel33ter

Have a look on www.retrobike.co.uk

liz_limpet

Ok I will do, thank you all for the advice!

mat*46*

ebay is good.

Monty Dog

London Fixed Gear and Single Speed - LFGSS - is probably your best bet for buying retro parts - posters are nationwide and likewise, a wanted ad on Retrobike. Both are cheaper than Ebay IME. £50 should easily get you a useable pair of wheels. You could also try your municipal dump!

The width of the rear hub / frame will also determine some options. If it a more recent 7 speed, then it may have 130mm spacing which means you could use a modern cassette hub. For 126mm you'll be limited to to older-style, screw-on hubs.