Need a new wheel - but which one?

Bike-Rich

Hi all,

I recently had the front wheel of my Cannondale Ultra stolen and I am unsure which wheel I can replace it with.
All parts are stock and on the rear I have a 'WH-S501' wheel which I believe is 28" and has the gears actually built in.
I presume I need a 'WH-S501' but the front type for the front wheel? Is it essential I stick to 28"?

Also, do most wheels come with brake disc as standard or will I need to attach this? Is this easy?

Kind regards,

Chunkers1980

So what fork do you have?

cooldad

The rear is a 700c wheel - Shimano with an Alfine hub. So you will need a disc ready road wheel. Presumably a chunky hybrid type. I would talk to a Cannondale dealer.
To answer your specific questions, yes, no, yes, yes.

cooldad

Something like this, but they're sold out.
http://www.cyclesportsuk.co.uk/product_ ... ts_id=8110

Bike-Rich

Many thanks for replies

Just looked at my fork and the only writing I can find on it is 'System SI integrated', I can get some pics if needed.

I like the sound of putting something a little more chunkier on then then the back (back has a 'marathon runner tyre on currently with the 'wh-s501' wheel).

So are you saying if I were to purchase a 700c wheel (I presume this is the thickness rather then the actual size?) and ensure it is in 28" form which allows for a brake disc - I should be ok?

Kind regards,
Richard

nicklouse

a 700c is 28/29 size. depending who you talk to.

700c is rim diameter only. Hubs can be disc or not. they also come in many versions to fit certain forks. If you do not know the fitting or can not identfy the fork post pics of it.

Bike-Rich

Many thanks for reply,

Just took a picture, if not clear enough please tell me which exact bit is required and I'll re-photo.

Will take a better photo

So, 700c is 28", I presume the thickness is decided by the tyre size rather then then actual hub?
Any help much appreciated,

Kind regards,

supersonic

WHat numbers are on the tyre? 622?

Chunkers1980

He won't know that as it got knicked!

cooldad

Still got a rear though

Bike-Rich

Guys just looked at rear rubber tyre bit and here are some details:

35 - 622
28 x 1.35 - 700

So just to confirm, I am looking to buy a new wheel/tyre and brake disc that is compatible with my bike in its current state. Ideally something a little chunkier then what I have on the rear just to give me a bit better traction. I had a few slips on the stock wheel (whatever that was).

Kind regards,

supersonic

622mm is the common 700 size. 35mm is the tyre width. A good wheel would be a 17mm inside width, 622mm (or 29er in MTB terms) or 700c road type.

Bike-Rich

Many thanks

Could you look at this please: (hope I am allowed to post ebay links?)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Tru-build ... 3cbffa26e9

Do you think that would work? There are a lot of front 700c wheels available but not many that support disc braking.
If that is not suitable, could you please (I know this is cheeky) point one out on ebay that would work?

Kind regards,

supersonic

Looks fine to me!

supersonic

Or how about a pair of these?

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop ... WHEELS.htm

Bike-Rich

Thanks for that, your suggestion looks great but my rear wheel is in quite good condition and it is the type with the gears actually built into the wheel so just the front will be fine.

Do you think the mention of 'Q/R axle' will allow me to use a quick release skewer?

supersonic

Yes, should come with the QR skewer really, is certainly pictured there.