New wheel for old Trek?
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New wheel for old Trek?
Put a couple of hundred miles on my refurbished Trek and already thinking about the next update. The wheelset is mismatched and I’d love to ditch the scuffed-up stock rear wheel and get a black aero rear wheel to match the front one. Does anyone even make new 7-speed freewheel compatible rear wheels for older bikes like this?
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Your "scuffed up" rear wheel is normal, and perfectly fine. You should find a matching front.
Your original rear wheel does not have a modern machined brake track; the brake pads will eventually wear down the anodizing, which is what you're seeing now. Your front wheel has a machined brake track, which is "neater" in appearance.
Yes, they still make wheels to fit, but 27" are harder to find than 700c. Which size do you have?
Your original rear wheel does not have a modern machined brake track; the brake pads will eventually wear down the anodizing, which is what you're seeing now. Your front wheel has a machined brake track, which is "neater" in appearance.
Yes, they still make wheels to fit, but 27" are harder to find than 700c. Which size do you have?
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Your "scuffed up" rear wheel is normal, and perfectly fine. You should find a matching front.
Your original rear wheel does not have a modern machined brake track; the brake pads will eventually wear down the anodizing, which is what you're seeing now. Your front wheel has a machined brake track, which is "neater" in appearance.
Yes, they still make wheels to fit, but 27" are harder to find than 700c. Which size do you have?
Your original rear wheel does not have a modern machined brake track; the brake pads will eventually wear down the anodizing, which is what you're seeing now. Your front wheel has a machined brake track, which is "neater" in appearance.
Yes, they still make wheels to fit, but 27" are harder to find than 700c. Which size do you have?
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Silver rims of course are what came on this bike stock. It's going to be tough to beat these at $119 a pair:
https://www.velomine.com/index.php?m...8qu18fgc5cgr10
https://www.velomine.com/index.php?m...8qu18fgc5cgr10
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Seeing Chicago, I believe there are a number of co-ops in the Chicago area that would probably have a decent price on a used wheel set, although the current pandemic might not make that an option. Wouldn't hurt to call.
Maybe think about upgrading to 8 speed and a cassette/freehub rear wheel.
If you were a bit closer I'd sell you a set off a 91 400 that I upgraded.
Maybe think about upgrading to 8 speed and a cassette/freehub rear wheel.
If you were a bit closer I'd sell you a set off a 91 400 that I upgraded.
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Silver rims of course are what came on this bike stock. It's going to be tough to beat these at $119 a pair:
https://www.velomine.com/index.php?m...8qu18fgc5cgr10
https://www.velomine.com/index.php?m...8qu18fgc5cgr10
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Seeing Chicago, I believe there are a number of co-ops in the Chicago area that would probably have a decent price on a used wheel set, although the current pandemic might not make that an option. Wouldn't hurt to call.
Maybe think about upgrading to 8 speed and a cassette/freehub rear wheel.
If you were a bit closer I'd sell you a set off a 91 400 that I upgraded.
Maybe think about upgrading to 8 speed and a cassette/freehub rear wheel.
If you were a bit closer I'd sell you a set off a 91 400 that I upgraded.
Upgrading to 8 would involve new shifters and derailleur too, right?
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The Mavic, Alex, Sun,Weinmann, H Plus Son, and Velocity offerings will be the most affordable - from $109 to about $250 you will find several possibilities. The specific item description will state if the set works for 7 speed. If you are running friction shifters you could probably make one of the 8, 9, 10, 11 wheels work for 8 speed if you also get a new cassette. The vendor should be able to answer this question re: a specific set.
However, most of the sets are going to be 28 or 32 spokes - not quite as sharp looking as your existing front wheel.
Also, any 'modern' looking rear wheel is unlikely to have the same cross pattern and spoke count as your front wheel because it would not be stout enough for a rear wheel unless you are a lightweight rider.
Mavic - $109 - works for 7, 8, 9, 10 speed
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Lots of reasonably-priced wheel sets can be found here: https://www.velomine.com/index.php?m...gukihjllgvo6b3
The Mavic, Alex, Sun,Weinmann, H Plus Son, and Velocity offerings will be the most affordable - from $109 to about $250 you will find several possibilities. The specific item description will state if the set works for 7 speed. If you are running friction shifters you could probably make one of the 8, 9, 10, 11 wheels work for 8 speed if you also get a new cassette. The vendor should be able to answer this question re: a specific set.
However, most of the sets are going to be 28 or 32 spokes - not quite as sharp looking as your existing front wheel.
Also, any 'modern' looking rear wheel is unlikely to have the same cross pattern and spoke count as your front wheel because it would not be stout enough for a rear wheel unless you are a lightweight rider.
Mavic - $109 - works for 7, 8, 9, 10 speed
The Mavic, Alex, Sun,Weinmann, H Plus Son, and Velocity offerings will be the most affordable - from $109 to about $250 you will find several possibilities. The specific item description will state if the set works for 7 speed. If you are running friction shifters you could probably make one of the 8, 9, 10, 11 wheels work for 8 speed if you also get a new cassette. The vendor should be able to answer this question re: a specific set.
However, most of the sets are going to be 28 or 32 spokes - not quite as sharp looking as your existing front wheel.
Also, any 'modern' looking rear wheel is unlikely to have the same cross pattern and spoke count as your front wheel because it would not be stout enough for a rear wheel unless you are a lightweight rider.
Mavic - $109 - works for 7, 8, 9, 10 speed
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About $40 or less. Or more if you wanted to try STI shifters.
https://www.performancebike.com/shim...oaAkIMEALw_wcB
Or run yours in friction
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Yeah, I assumed the spoke count would be higher for the rear. I was just hoping to find a black aero-style with silver braking surface and black spokes to match the overall look of the front. Might just go with one of the sets you guys are recommending though, at least that way they'd match...even though it rides great the mismatched wheels give it a bit of a beater vibe to my eyes...
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