Back Wheel, brake disc & Gear Cassette Purchase ???
ladyemily
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Hello, just joined, need some advice. I had my back wheel stolen off my Boardman MTB. Im hoping sombody could give me some help in chosing some replacement bits for my bike.
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The wheel that was stolen was a Ritchey OCR disc... with all the bits etc
I have been looking at the following components..
I still have my SRAM X-9 rear derailer
Avid Elixir 160 mm Brake Disc
Sram PG970 or PG980 (9 cog) gearing cassette. (is it better to get 32 or 34, i do alot of fast flat riding, road)
I am having problems finding a complete wheel. I only seem to be able to find rims without spokes or hub on the web. Any ideas as to where i can find complete wheels. I did have a ritchey OCR disc wheel,,, any good suggestions for a replacement wheel. Any help suggestions would be fantastic,
I have spent the last three days looking at components and cant decide what i need to get my bike back on the road. I do need some advice,,
many thanks
emily
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The wheel that was stolen was a Ritchey OCR disc... with all the bits etc
I have been looking at the following components..
I still have my SRAM X-9 rear derailer
Avid Elixir 160 mm Brake Disc
Sram PG970 or PG980 (9 cog) gearing cassette. (is it better to get 32 or 34, i do alot of fast flat riding, road)
I am having problems finding a complete wheel. I only seem to be able to find rims without spokes or hub on the web. Any ideas as to where i can find complete wheels. I did have a ritchey OCR disc wheel,,, any good suggestions for a replacement wheel. Any help suggestions would be fantastic,
I have spent the last three days looking at components and cant decide what i need to get my bike back on the road. I do need some advice,,
many thanks
emily
Many Thanks
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Try Merlin cycles, loads of custom options. Or superstar. Mavic 717 is a similar level rim. XT hub or superstar Tech Evo a good choice. Double butted spokes.
34t is good for long steep climbs.0 -
many thanks i will have a look, they have everything (merlin),,, ! thanks againMany Thanks0
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If going to Merlin, don't forget to join their VIP club - you get 10% off.
Also look at Chain Reaction and Wiggle wheels - you should find something in your budget.
Stating the obvious but your replacement wheel needs to be disc specific i.e. can be fitted with a disc and with freehub that can take a cassette.
For cassette, 9 speed Shimano and 9 speed SRAM will work.
For disc, buy same diameter as what was on previoulsy, most likely to be 160 mm.
Discs come in 2 flavours - 6 bolts or splined (how they are fixed to the hub); I would suggest that you buy same type of disc fitting so this then narrows down your hub choice.0 -
Many Many Thanks for the advice, All is a little clearer now !Many Thanks0
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oh an just one other thing,,, will i need a new chain if I am changing that gear cassette? sombody at work said this..Many Thanks0
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oh an just one other thing,,, will i need a new chain if I am changing that gear cassette? sombody at work said this..Many Thanks0
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It is usually best to do so, yes, ie a 9 speed. SRAM PC951 or 971 are good offerings.0
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hi & sorry to hear of your loss.
I'd scan the classifieds on here & Single Track World & buy a used one. They come up from time to time & you may be lucky & get a complete setup in 1 go.
I just bought a wheel, cassette & rotor - it took some time to get them but at c 100 GBP all in is well below what any trader would charge you new.
It sort of softens the blow of the theft too.
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Depends on what it is: a rear wheel, cassette and rotor can be had new for comfortably less than £1000
