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?

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Permalink Reply by John W. on March 7, 2012 at 8:40am

Why the hell can't I suggest another option for someone like you do? I don't do tricks, I just love the wheels. Is that ok with you? Damn. F****** up my chi.

Also, DUG Poppa, I'm sorry for tainting what seems to be "your" forum. :P Make me wanna quit chainlink and $#!%.

notoriousDUG said:

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 Kevin C on March 7, 2012 at 8:55am

You can (and did) suggest another option. Great that you found a wheel that works for you. More opinions are useful to other forum members.

I think you meant ch'i. :-)

John W. said:

Why the hell can't I suggest another option for someone like you do? I don't do tricks, I just love the wheels. Is that ok with you? Damn. F****** up my chi.

Also, DUG Poppa, I'm sorry for tainting what seems to be "your" forum. :P Make me wanna quit chainlink and $#!%.

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