Ontheroad123

Hello Everyone

Hope you’re doing well in these uncertain times!

Ive recently found my love of cycling but would like to upgrade my bike. I’ve recently just purchased the “State Bicycle- Wulf Core Line”(can’t post link, sorry) in small but would like to upgrade the rear wheel to a deeper rim, could anyone point me in the direction to a wheel that would fit? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Josh

Russ Roth

You have to give a lot more information to even try to make a recommendation. Missing info includes Make/model/year as a good base, though knowing components brand with how many speeds would work as well. I'd assume you can't build a new rim onto your old hubs but not all parts are cross compatible and attempting to change wheels can be a big process or a fairly simple one depending on different factors.

Ontheroad123

thanks for your quick response.

The brand is “state bicycle” the bike is “core line- Wulf” I can’t post a link but it’s on google.

TwoWheelTony

Looks like that particular model comes with Deep V's... ?

Digger Goreman

Here is what I found for image at least:

Digger Goreman

How bout this

Ontheroad123

Thank you that’s the one!

Id like deeper rims if possible.

ones likes the “

Prime BlackEdition 85 Carbon Tubular Wheel - F”

if possible. Not sure if they would fit tho.

Thank you for your help.

Moe Zhoost

Replacing the wheels is a very cost effective way to maintain your average speed while looking just as good.

Mikefule

If I were to upgrade a bike, in order I'd go for tyres, pedals, seat, before I looked at the wheels etc.

Gresp15C

"Tubular" wheel means it's made to take a tire that is sewn up to encase the innertube, and then held on by glue. Unless you have a specific reason for using such tires, they are a pain in the neck.

Miele Man

Famous Belgian bicycle racer: "Don't buy upgrades, ride up grades".

I'd get lighter tires, tubes and better pedals and ride lots before moving to deeper rim wheels. Btw, be aware that relly deep rims can catch the side-winds and especially the front, making ot hard to maintain control of the bike.

Cheers

REDMASTA

85mm is weak, your state bike deserves deeper, don’t settle for less than 120mm. may the crosswinds be with you.

th3realmckay

State gives you the option for deep v rims upon ordering. Did you order direct from State? Either way, Mikefule is right. Especially for an unexperienced rider. You should be focusing on bike fit first. Seat/seat position, Handlebars and stem length.Don't forget foot retention. Anyway, I digress. Sounds like you're focused on asthetics, anywho. Check out H + Son or Velocity rims/wheels and stick with clinchers/tubes for your sanity.

Mikefule

Just to add, there is nothing wrong with prioritising aesthetics over performance as long as you know that that is what you are doing.

Deep rims look cool. However, aerodynamic matter most at high speeds, so a city bike with flat bars is not the obvious place for aero rims. The extra weight of deeper rims means that changes of speed are harder work (rotating weight has more effect than weight on the frame) and the deep profile may react badly i side winds. Also, you need longer alve stems, which limits the availability of replacement tubes.

If you prioritise performance (in the wider sense of comfort and practicality, rather than just speed) then decent pedals and tyres will make all the difference.

Personally, with 50 years of cyclingexperience ranging from going to school, at one time regularly riding 100+ mile days with a cycle club, camping, riding cross country, commuting in the city in all weathers, and generally hooning around, I have managed perfectly well without foot retention for most of my riding career. I'm not against it as such, I just find the convenience of flat pedals is more important than a few percentage points of better performance.