Wheels

Damo272
Damo272 Posts: 3
edited July 2013 in The workshop
Hi, am new to bikes. I damaged the front wheel of my road bike
Hit a hole in the road and broke spokes and slightly bent the wheel.
I would like to buy a new wheel, anyone recommend a good wheel
That is similar to a Richie 6061 t6 but less expensive and a good site to buy it off.
Many thanks,
Big d

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  • schweiz
    schweiz Posts: 1,644
    Do you have to buy a new wheel?

    Unless the metal in the rim is actually creased, or really badly bent, the wheel can be trues and spokes can be replaced!
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  • Damo272
    Damo272 Posts: 3
    Thanks, how to I straighten the wheel and where
    Do I buy the spokes?
    D
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Given the questions you are asking, I'd suggest taking it to a decent bike shop, should only charge about £20-25 for the few spokes and truing....
    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.
  • schweiz
    schweiz Posts: 1,644
    The Beginner wrote:
    Given the questions you are asking, I'd suggest taking it to a decent bike shop, should only charge about £20-25 for the few spokes and truing....

    I'd tend to agree!
    VN BMC Cube SS
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