Budget Rear Wheel - 26" Shimano Disc

will_85

Im after a new rear wheel for my 2005 Cinder Cone refurb. Wheel size is 26" and I have Shimano 6 bolt disc brakes.

Not looking to shell out too much, as I haven't even ridden the bike yet! When I do though it will be fairly tame, mostly through parks, a bit of light off road etc.... For now at least.

Whats a good option, providing a good balance of strength / weight / value for money? Its only the rear wheel I need. Any advice would be much appreciated.

poah

I've got an XT m756 (6 bolt) with an XM119 rim with hardly any miles £55 posted if you're interested. bought it last july from CRC

will_85

Ill bear that in mind as an option, thanks!

will_85

So after some hunting, I see these as 2 potential options:

SRAM 6 Bolt:

http://www.singletrackbikes.co.uk/m7b28 ... _S_Spokes_)/RS_GB?gclid=CMPru-3Sn70CFcfKtAodlEgA0A

Shimano Centre lock (would require me buying a new disc rotor, but is a fair bit cheaper):

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shi ... l-ec057496

What are your views on the above? I understand the sram will still accept my shimano 9 speed cassette?

cooldad

will_85 wrote:

So after some hunting, I see these as 2 potential options:

SRAM 6 Bolt:

http://www.singletrackbikes.co.uk/m7b28 ... _S_Spokes_)/RS_GB?gclid=CMPru-3Sn70CFcfKtAodlEgA0A

I would not buy a wheel from any shop described as "Sram MTB - Wheels SRAM 506 Comp MTB Rear Wheel Introduction The Coronado, Biemme's top of the range bibtight. Made from super Roubaix, features include a tailored 8 panel cut, with Swiss style A TEX (windstopper) panels around the front and also down the quad/knee panel giving good protection here too. Stylish, modern winter bibtights in technical fabric."

will_85 wrote:

Shimano Centre lock (would require me buying a new disc rotor, but is a fair bit cheaper):

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shi ... l-ec057496

What are your views on the above? I understand the sram will still accept my shimano 9 speed cassette?

I'm making an assumption, but your current hubs are more likely QR (10mm) x135.

cooldad

Reasonable
http://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-deo ... 54304.html

But I'd go for the one pictured above from Poah if I didn't feel like hunting - decent wheel.

will_85

You would be correct in that assumption, yes.... So I presume only 10 x 135mm will fit? Sorry, im pretty new to this :oops:

POAH, I have given you a PM.

supersonic

10mm quick release rear axle yes, 135mm dropout spacing.

will_85

Thanks for the info