Cheap Spare Wheel for Turbo

ianwilliams

Hello,

Apologies if this is a simple question. I still don't understand all the measurements and requirements of bike components and am a little worried about buying the wrong thing.

I have a 2012 Specialized Sirrus (http://www.specializedconceptstore.co.u ... rus/Sirrus) which I use outdoors and on my turbo. I use the turbo 2-3x a week, I enjoy it.

I want a spare wheel to which I can fit my Tacx turbo trainer tyre, so I can swap wheels when I'm in or out rather than change tyres. It will need to take an 8-speed Shimano cassette.

Would either of the following be suitable?

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/product ... 00c-wheels
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rear-700c-wh ... 05016.html

It is only for the turbo. But I don't want to get the wrong size for the frame or tyre.

Thanks

ugo.santalucia

The decathlon seems fine to me

prawny

Where abouts are you? I've got a couple of rear wheels that you could have for a few beer tokens. One of them probably isn't good enough to use on the road these days but would be fine on a turbo. The other one needs a hub service first but is otherwise sound, the sealing is crap so I just replaced it.

ianwilliams

prawny wrote:

Where abouts are you? I've got a couple of rear wheels that you could have for a few beer tokens.

Leeds, so unfortunately not down your way. Looks like I'll get the Decathlon - I've brought from there before and its generally fine stuff for my level.

How's that Verenti? Was reading about them at the weekend.

prawny

No worries.

The verenti is lovely. Not got a huge amount of experience with road bikes but I like it, it was a decent step up from my old alu boardman. Only cost £800 too, it was only the wheels and chainset that let the standard spec down, and they're both long gone