26" wheels on the cheap?

[Nevakonaza]

Anyone recommend a place i can get a set of wheels from on the cheap?

They dont need to be anything special.

They're to fit a specialized hardrock 2011 (Standard edition) that has 26" wheels.

Its my old bike that the rims are totally knackred and it needs new brake calipers too,Doesn't get used very often but it makes a great backup just in case my main bike is out of service for some reason. (i use my bike to get to and from work daily.)

So id like to get it back in service but on the cheap,Ive seen a few sets on the well known auction site for £45,But then id need to get new brake too so that pumps the price up.

Ideally i want to fix it up as cheap as possible as like mentioned,Its a backup bike.

 

[Nevakonaza]

Thanks for replying chaps.

Decathlon sell them cheap.

Just had a look on their website,theyre anything but cheap to be honest..too expensive.

Check on-one out for wheelsets also

Super too expensive.

Also you can often pick up 26er wheelsets on singletrack classifieds

Couldn't see any on there right now,Is this a trusted place?..maybe i could ask if anyone has any.

EDIT - Just seen a pair (brand new) on the auction website for £45

• 36 Hole Double Walled 26" Bolted front wheel
• CNC Braking Surface Suitable for V Brakes, made from strong Aluminium with wear line handbuilt onto a disc compatable hub.
• Also suitable for Cantilevers etc.
• Rim width external to external : 24mm
• OLD Measurement : 100mm
• Weight of Front wheel : 1102grams (average weight).
  
• 36 Hole Double Walled 26" Bolted rear Wheel with screw on threaded hub
• Hub designed to take screw on Freewheel 5,6 or 7 speed
• CNC Braking Surface Suitable for V Brakes, made from strong Aluminium with wear line handbuilt onto a disc compatable hub.
• Also suitable for Cantilevers etc.
• Rim width (external to external) : 24mm
• Weight of Rear wheel: 1102grams (average weight)
• Will take any 26" Mountain bike tyre's
• Double wall rims add extra strength and improved durability
• You will receive a pair of wheels

Just need to check if they will be good for my old bike.

 

[Nevakonaza]

Old fashioned V-Brakes,Thats actually not a bad idea never thought of doing that actually.

Il have a look around.