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1. Nick - Member

   Just discovered that I've broken yet another Hope XC rear axle, a week or so before the Dyfi enduro. Also the wheel needs some tlc as it's got a bit of a buckle.

   Stuggling a bit to decide what to do re sorting it, given the time I've got and all these f'in bank holidays, basically 3 working days between now and the Dyfi.

   Both CRC and Wiggle are out of stock on axles and I'm not that hopefull about the remaining google shopping results being able to get me an axle in time or my ability to true the sodding wheel.

   Custom built is clearly out of the question, and the factory wheels that are in stock are a bloody fortune!

   Can anyone recommend a not too heavy rear wheel that I'm likely to be able to order tomorrow and get by Thursday?

   Posted 1 year ago #
2. colin27 - Member

   Biketreks have just received a ton of new Hope wheels, as well as some cheaper Shimano hub/Mavic rims and a couple of sets of Mavic's. I was in yesterday and really liked the look of the Stans rims on Hope straight pull Pro2 hubs.

   The wheels don't appear to be on their website yet (www.biketreks.net) but from past experience just call or email and they'll get you sorted.

   Posted 1 year ago #
3. Murray - Member

   Just Riding Along have non Evo Hope Hoops for £250

   Posted 1 year ago #
4. TheDoctor - Member

   I have a brand new pro 2 QR rear axle going spare if you want it?

   Posted 1 year ago #
5. toys19 - Member

   How about a superstar switch hub, I have one 2nd hand 20 posted.

   Posted 1 year ago #
6. Nick - Member

   Cheers for the replies, it's an XC hub so the Pro 2 axle won't fit and I don't have the time or skills to build up a wheel. Went looking today and Mellor's in Shrewsbury throught they had a Pro II/XC717 but it turned out to be on some massive heavy hoop Looks like I might be doing the Dyfi on the rigid singlespeed then..

   Posted 1 year ago #
7. MrGFisher - Member

   Nick, Swinnerton Cycles at Cannock Chase have a big range of Hope wheels in stock and are a Hope Tech centre. Not too far away from you either if you're near Shrewsbury, so you could pick one up rather than wait for delivery.

   http://www.bikechase.co.uk

   Posted 1 year ago #
8. uplink - Member

   http://www.justridingalong.com//shop.php?product=9832

   Give them a call on Tues rather than relying on internet ordering and they should have something available [as above] and get it on next day delivery to you

   Posted 1 year ago #
9. 18bikes - Member

   we've got stock of the Hope XC axle(along with bearings etc), could be posted out tomorrow. Either that, or we've got Hope Hoops on Stans Crest, that might suit if you're thinking an upgrade? Free stans tape/valves/sealant with Hoops.

   Si

   Posted 1 year ago #
10. Nick - Member

    Hi Si, yes I have been thinking about an upgrade, are they Pro II hubs? Please drop me a mail with the cost of a pair of Hope Hoops/Crest rims please (e-mail address in profile).

    Cheers

    Posted 1 year ago #
11. M6TTF - Member

    cant fault 18bikes service - sent my hoops out asap - and they've been great. still true despite a battering

    Posted 1 year ago #
12. 18bikes - Member

    Nick, I've emailed, thanks!

    Posted 1 year ago #

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