Need help replacing rear wheen on road bike

PapaLazaru · 31 Oct 2013 at 13:48

Well it is a half road bike (Scott Sportster P9) which has a knackered rear wheel. Now I am clueless regarding these things but am more than happy to fit a new one with the aid of my friend who can fit a rear wheel, but technical knowledge only extends to MTB's.

Basically it is a 700c rear wheel with a 7 speed cassette, but I am having trouble sourcing a new one as I can only find 8 / 10 + cassette sizes.

I don't want to spend too much money as it is a commuter bike only and the commute is smooth all the way.

Any help would be appreciated.

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*edit*

Just found this - http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rear-700c-wheel-cassette-id_8005016.html

Should be ok?

PapaLazaru · 31 Oct 2013 at 22:40

eXist said:
you can use any 8 speed + wheel as long as you use a 7 speed spacer

im guessing that wheel comes supplied with the spacer included

Cool, that is what I was hoping to here. I'll pop into Decathalon and have a word.

PapaLazaru · 1 Nov 2013 at 07:25

grudas said:
Don't buy that wheel! It sucks donkey balls.. I've had them stock on my triban 3 and the bearings/hub feel apart after 1k miles. Get something better or buy twice

Any recommendations? I've got access to pretty much every high street bike retailer.

PapaLazaru · 1 Nov 2013 at 11:02

platypus said:
Will last for ever.

Smooth or no, for commuting you want a bulletproof hub.

Jeez, that's nearly as much as I paid for the bike! Needs must I suppose. Cheers.