New rear wheel advice needed please

silencesound
silencesound Posts: 75
edited April 2013 in MTB buying advice
Hi there, I ride a carrera fury 2010 model with a mavic 317 wheel and has a m475hub. Could someone recommend me a good deal on a new rear wheel , even the same one if possible as I got good wear out of the one I had. Would like to keep it cheap as I intend to change the bike in late summer.
Thanks

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  • snoopsmydogg
    snoopsmydogg Posts: 1,110
    Have you tried merlin cycles? Last time I looked they were doing decent deals on wheels
  • silencesound
    silencesound Posts: 75
    Just had a look thanks , but it seems most good deals are out of stock and I'm not really that sure on what is a like for like replacement.
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/w ... otors.html
  • silencesound
    silencesound Posts: 75
    Thanks but my front wheel is 15mm through axle. Seems good deal though.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Which would have been worth mentioning originally.
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  • silencesound
    silencesound Posts: 75
    Probably would yes.
  • silencesound
    silencesound Posts: 75
    Can anyone else give me some pointers in similar price range please ?
  • jairaj
    jairaj Posts: 3,009
    Have a look at Superstar's wheels. Their own brand rims are very cheap.

    Can I ask what is wrong with the current wheel? Might be able to fix it rather than buying a new one?
  • silencesound
    silencesound Posts: 75
    Well the hub is running very rough so had a friend look at it . He said it was on its way out but he greased the bearings and said I could probably get a few more months out of it . I have got at least that but its making lots of noise now and I just noticed yesterday that there is a spoke snapped too.
    Will have a look at Superstar's wheels too. Any specific one that would be similar to what I have ?
    Thanks.
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    You may get away with buying just a new rear hub and spoke then. You'll be able to change all the bits apart from the NDS cup. Crc have one for about 10 quid last week which should be PnP with your setup. Lbs for a spoke.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Indeed, you could fix that for about £11-13.

    New rear hub from CRC, replace bearings and cones (and cups although they are usually fine) and one spoke (50p-£1).

    New wheel is overkill unless you want to replace the wheels anyway, is so what is your budget, SS do a big choice!
    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.
  • silencesound
    silencesound Posts: 75
    Thanks for that. Just left it with lbs there and they are going to repair it . I thought my type of hub was not serviceable or repairable being fairly cheap.
    Thank again, will save me a few bob.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    The Shimano hubs are probably the most repairable you can buy! While the M475 is fairly basic it is not cheap (compared to Promax, quando or Formula), even using an LBS it should be less than £30, maybe £35 at a push.
    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.

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