Hello, Need help figuring out what rim size I need
08-15-14, 01:31 PM
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Hello, Need help figuring out what rim size I need
Hi! Newbie here. I have a Schwinn OR2 hybrid bike. A few weeks ago, while biking, I hit my friend and my front wheel's spokes ended up busting out of the rim. Now, I need to replace the rim in order to ride the bike again. The size on the tire says 700 x 38c. However, I can't seem to find too much information on getting a new rim. Sorry, but I have a lot of questions. What's the size of the rim that I need? How much should I expect to pay for such a rim? How would I know if the rim is 100% compatible with my bike? Thanks for the help.
08-15-14, 01:55 PM
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Look at the rim itself for any brand, markings etc.
There's a good chance you won't be able to find an identical rim. without buying another identical bike.
My LBS has "generic" front wheels for about $40-50 that would work as a replacement.
Your rim will be 700c rim or 622mm bead seat diameter.
It's a matter of getting a similar width to handle your tires.
There's a good chance you won't be able to find an identical rim. without buying another identical bike.
My LBS has "generic" front wheels for about $40-50 that would work as a replacement.
Your rim will be 700c rim or 622mm bead seat diameter.
It's a matter of getting a similar width to handle your tires.
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Your rim size is 700c. As for the "correct" rim, there may be markings on the front (or rear) rim that indicates the manufacturer and model if you're looking for an exact replacement. Otherwise, 700c is probably the most popular road rim size, and your choices are just about endless from "economical" to "uber expensive." Since you should also replace the spokes given the nature of the failure, you simply need to find a rim with the same number of holes as your hub (odd hub/rim lacing combinations not withstanding).
For the cost of a rim, spokes (unless yours were not bent/damaged in the accident), and a build (if you don't build it yourself), you could probably find a good used wheel similar to what you need through eBay or another auction site. My 2 cents.
For the cost of a rim, spokes (unless yours were not bent/damaged in the accident), and a build (if you don't build it yourself), you could probably find a good used wheel similar to what you need through eBay or another auction site. My 2 cents.
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Update: YES! It fit perfectly! Although it was extremely difficult to put the last few inches of the tire back on. Thanks for all the help guys!
