Need a new front wheel

JimboM

Guys

Had a bit of an off at the weekend and managed to twist my front wheel, a DT Swiss AM1900 (think this is specific to Canyon)

Was hoping I'd be able to get it straightened but after doing a bit more reading suspect it's going to be new wheel time. I know b*gger all about wheels so could I have some recommendations on what to get, given I weigh in at about 14 stone, ride mainly Surrey Hills, Swinley type stuff, not in to huge drops but do try small jumps and I crash a lot !! The wheel also needs to have a 15mm through axle for my forks.

Haven't got much of a budget as haven't finished paying for the bike yet so would like to keep it around the £100 mark if at all possible.

Thanks

Jim
ps On the optimistic side if I can get the wheel straightened how much should I expect to pay.

estampida

so a wheel truing is £15 or something (if it is twisted, cannot be repaired)

(in edinburgh I am a lot cheaper from home for wheel repairs)

if new rim (£ dependant on what type) - you want a wider rim i guess

spokes £15, build £25 ish

mrmonkfinger

as above

If the rim is bent beyond easy repair, think about a complete replacement wheel - might work out better value.

JimboM

Thanks for the replies so far, a whole new wheel would suit me best but could really do with some pointers of what to get as I don't know where to start.

eg is this any good, and what rim option should I go for

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/hope-hoops-pro2 ... ont-wheel/

Thanks

Jim

Greer_

Try here - http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_ ... cts_id=315

Lots of good reviews on here from people who have bought their wheels.

mrmonkfinger

The hope hoops are very good IME (well, in workmates experience, several have complete builds from hope and have been very happy). Superstar are a cheaper option but get a lot of love on this forum.