Need to replace rear wheel

Smee707

Hi folks

I have a Btwin Triban 500 and my rear wheel and casette was stolen last night :oops:

Could anyone give me some advice on how to get this replaced? Should I get a new wheelset - possibly upgrade the front wheel too. Or should I just buy a second hand rear wheel.

How do I know what casette to get?

Thanks in advance

Shaun

joe_totale-2

Is it one of these?

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-500- ... 31913.html

According to the spec sheet it was a 8 speed, 12-25 cassette.

This wheel looks like it may be the one specced on the Triban 500:

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/28-cassette ... 31674.html

The cassette will fit fine onto it.

rakkor

The cassette is an Sunrace 8 speed - 11-25 and is 15 quid on the Decathalon site and the wheel is 40 quid ish https://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-aero ... 79881.html
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/12x25-sunra ... 51522.html

Jim

Smee707

Thanks guys.

I think it's actually the B’Twin Triban 500SE - like this one https://www.cyclingweekly.com/reviews/road-bikes/btwin-triban-500se

I know it has a triple chainset but I don't know whether it's an 8 speed casette. Looks like it right?

Is it worth upgrading the wheels do you think? If so, any recommendations.

Thanks again!

joe_totale-2

Depends, if it's being used for commuting and you do things like locking it outside then I wouldn't bother upgrading the wheels, just get something cheap and robust.

If you're planning to ride sportives or club runs then a wheel upgrade could be worthwhile.

Smee707

Decathlon confirmed it's B'TWIN 12X25 8-SPEED CASSETTE.

Maybe a stupid question, but am I restricted to only this Casette. For example, would a 11x25 work?

I've been told to get a new chain too. Is it possible to get the right tools and fit the new wheel, casette and chain yourself or should I just take it to a shop?

rakkor

if you've done significant miles on it, then it may be advisable, and I'd stick with the original 12-25 unless you find you are always spinning out in the highest gear.

Fitting the cassette needs a special socket, (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Park-Tool-FR-5 ... 129&sr=8-2) and possibly a chain whip, if you need to remove it again for ay reason - Neither are expensive, but I'd be tempted to take it to the shop if not confident.

Matthewfalle

Changing it all is really, really simple and there are loads of youtube vids but obviously you have to pay for the tools to do it (but that actually isn't much) - if you intend to start doing your own home maintenance then cool, go for it.

keef66

Definitely buy the tool and do it yourself. Fitting a new cassette to a new wheel is about as simple as bike maintenance gets. You only need a chain whip to take a cassette off, but that's something else you should learn to do.

How many miles has the old chain done? If it's only a few hundred I wouldn't bother swapping it. If it's had a hard life already, definitely renew it. Again, get a decent chain tool to cut the new one to the right length; it's something you shouldn't have to pay a bike shop to do. KMC chains with their reusable joining links make things easier.

gbsahne001

If you don't already own a chain whip and are going to be doing more than 5k a year, then I'd opt for a vice grip

https://pedros.com/products/tools/casse ... vise-whip/

I've spent years cursing the cassette whips and recently replaced the whip for this (after it broke); makes the job so much easier, wish I'd changed it much earlier.

-Dash

Decathlon's chain "whip" is pretty good too: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/chain-whip- ... 09913.html