Need A New Rear Wheel?
I have a 10 year old Fuiji Crosstown that I commute with. I have had to fix the spokes 3-4 times and think I'm ready to buy a new rear wheel. Should I buy a new cassette/chain as well? What should I look for in a new wheel? I think I need it to be strong?
Thanks
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Permalink Reply by Steve Courtright on
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My thought is that if you can't get the rim straight any more, and/or tension the spokes evenly anymore, it's time for a new rim.
Since you use the wheel for commuting, I think a 3x, 36 spoke wheel is fine with any good quality rim. I like the Mavic open pro type rims, and have ridden 30000 miles on a pair that are still holding up fine. But there are lots of suitable choices. If you are a big person, perhaps straight guage spokes are best, but I like butted spokes.
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Permalink Reply by notoriousDUG on -
There is no need for a new chain and cassette if yours are not worn out. If they are, or are close, this is a good time to change them.
Look for a double wall rim, preferably eyeleted, and 36 spokes.
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Permalink Reply by El Dorado on -
Thanks for the responses. Also, I was stopped by CPD going down Chicago Ave. near Pulaski and advised that it is too dangerous for me to ride my bike. I know it's the rough West Side but thought that warning was a bit excessive. Anyone else ride the west side?
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Permalink Reply by Kelvin Mulcky on -
What!? I can't believe they stopped you.
I would rather ride on Augusta, but it's not that bad to ride through.
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Permalink Reply by El Guicho on -
I have ridden Augusta out to the western suburbs a few times. It's been a little scary, once I had an ice cream bar thrown at me for no reason, good thing they didn't have good aim. It wouldn't stop me from taking that route though.
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Permalink Reply by A.K.A Paul on -
The amount of spokes depends on how much you weigh. If youre a big guy(like me) or you haul a lot of weight in panniers or a rear rack you may want to consider 40 or even 48 spokes.
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Permalink Reply by John W. on -
If you want to drop some dough, I recommend a Velocity B43. It's triple-wall, super sturdy. If it's powdercoated, it'll be ok for braking. You'll just need to get spokes and have someone build the wheel with your hub and cassette. The rim can be found for like $50.
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Permalink Reply by notoriousDUG on
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Why the hell would you want a B43 for a commuter bike? It is insanely heavy, does not have a good breaking surface and makes not sense for a commuter bike. Yes it is strong but not strong enough to justify the weight when you can get a Chukker, or even CR18, and build a wheel much lighter and nearly as strong for way less money.
John W. said:If you want to drop some dough, I recommend a Velocity B43. It's triple-wall, super sturdy. If it's powdercoated, it'll be ok for braking. You'll just need to get spokes and have someone build the wheel with your hub and cassette. The rim can be found for like $50.
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Permalink Reply by paulcycles on
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Yes, and the older white cops tell me that often... Since I'm not in blue nor carrying, the only heckling & harassment is after dark.
El Dorado said:Thanks for the responses. Also, I was stopped by CPD going down Chicago Ave. near Pulaski and advised that it is too dangerous for me to ride my bike. I know it's the rough West Side but thought that warning was a bit excessive. Anyone else ride the west side?
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Permalink Reply by h' 1.0 on -
That's disgusting. I've heard cops bark "friendly" but inappropriate warnings over their speakers but telling people not to ride bikes in "bad" parts of town is unacceptable. I'd start a new discussion just to make sure people are aware that's happening.
El Dorado said:Thanks for the responses. Also, I was stopped by CPD going down Chicago Ave. near Pulaski and advised that it is too dangerous for me to ride my bike. I know it's the rough West Side but thought that warning was a bit excessive. Anyone else ride the west side?
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Permalink Reply by paulcycles on
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Believe baby. Those guys live with 'clean=up after bodies' are found in this 'hood. Those 'parts'/main roads have been safe for me, but then I'm a old 'white' guy on old beaters for my commute from Dupage to the West Loop very early AMs and only afternoons (day light) back. I use Warren Blvd to Oak Park, then Bike Route streets to Madison west to the Prairie Path starting at the Eastern Trail start in Maywood/1st Ave. S of Madison & the reverse going in.
Be friendly to those guys in blue, even if they seem scary. Some folks think I'm scary on a bike in traffic or talking to other cyclists... Can't help being from a small town or two, and a 50 year rider on roads with plenty of urban traffic.
Kelvin Mulcky said:What!? I can't believe they stopped you.
I would rather ride on Augusta, but it's not that bad to ride through.
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Permalink Reply by Timothy Hager on -
I changed my route out to Oak Park after two incidents. Both of these happened at about 5200 W. Division.
1. I flipped over some guy's car after he failed to yield the legal right-of-way to me. This in itself would have been bad enough, but then he pulled over just long enough to yell at me and then drove off.
2. Someone stepped off the curb and punched me in the face as I was riding past. Thankfully, I was able to keep my seat and continue riding.
Augusta seems like traffic is better, but now I take Wrightwood and just deal with the speed humps.
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