new rear wheel?

LEE_05
LEE_05 Posts: 97
edited September 2011 in MTB buying advice
i need new rear wheels for my gt averlanche 2.0 2008 model had the standard wheels on for 3 years with no problem but broke it today. would have a new one of the wheels thats on it but dont no were to buy from ? also would same sort of wheel anyone no were a could get one of witch wheel to go for.

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,816
    What is broken? If its just a spoke, put a new one in!

    Lots of options for wheels see my thread http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12791495 for hints - note the Shimano MT15 need Shimano centrelock discs or an adaptor.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • LEE_05
    LEE_05 Posts: 97
    no bud full wheel broke bent cant be repair.
  • LEE_05
    LEE_05 Posts: 97
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=58655 them ones look ok but i only need a rear one. does anyone no where sell them separate?
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,816
    Merlin or http://www.davidhinde.com will do rear only, but I don't know anywhere that does the Fulcrum's on their own - did you read the review though?

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • LEE_05
    LEE_05 Posts: 97
    not rele, and that site doesn't work just need a half decent dont rele no anything about wheels never bought one before.
  • LEE_05
    LEE_05 Posts: 97
    anymore ideas havent got one yet and rele need to get bacl out on it.
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Try Merlin Cycles - have loads of builds starting cheap.
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  • Mojo_666
    Mojo_666 Posts: 860
    I just ordered a rear wheel for my Avalanche Expert from merlin after nearly buying a pair. I decided on an good upgrade rather than a replacement so went for an XT Hub, Mavic EN521 Black - Disc rim and ACI S/S DB Black spokes (for looks)

    Here is where I started

    http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/ProductDe ... HEELS-DISC

    I just hope I got it right as it would suck if I did something dumb there choice wise.
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  • LEE_05
    LEE_05 Posts: 97
    looks good mabie just abit pricey witch ones are the red hubs they look pretty good.
  • freeagent
    freeagent Posts: 98
    try Superstar - very good value for money...
  • LEE_05
    LEE_05 Posts: 97
    still wouldent have a clue what rims hub ect to pic never bough one before a just want one as good if not a little better than the standard one. dont want to pay stupid price could anyone tell me what size rim ect a would need for the rear of my 2008 gt averlance 2.0 ?
  • Dave-B
    Dave-B Posts: 16
    You haven't really given us much to go on. Are you mainly riding cross country/road? Nothing too heavy?

    Value for money look at either Mavic or DT swiss rims on shimano hubs of some kind.

    I would probably say this

    http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop ... S-DISC.htm

    If you aren't keen look for a 26inch wheel with a quick release cassette hub(with 6 bolt disc attachment if you are running discs)

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