The rear wheel on my Spec Crave 2015 has broke. The bike mechanic says it’s the spindle causing the issues and that I need a replacement. All wheels I’ve looked at so far are expensive. I’ve just spent £200 on a Rear wheel for my FS and don’t want to spend that much again. Is it possible to get anything worthwhile for less than £100 or will it just break in no time ? It is mainly for XC use.

On One had a deal on recently but can’t remember if the hub was QR, or if it was convertible?

Might be worth a look.

A pair for a hundred quid:-

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/WBI25EGRS/wtb-st-i25-tcs-rim-on-el-guapo-rattlesnake-hubs

What’s actually broken on your current wheel

Is this the same mechanic that tells you to replace everything, even if it’s fixable? As above, what is actually wrong with it?

A pair for a hundred quid:-

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/WBI25EGRS/wtb-st-i25-tcs-rim-on-el-guapo-rattlesnake-hubs

I think the Freehub is 11 Speed so it wouldn’t be compatible with my 10 Speed Drive train ?

Is this the same mechanic that tells you to replace everything, even if it’s fixable? As above, what is actually wrong with it?

What’s actually broken on your current wheel

He mentioned the Spindle is knackered. How it effects the riding ? It makes the cassette move around which makes the gears perform horribly. Plus it makes a lot of noise when coasting. I don’t know anything about it other than that.

says it’s the spindle

what’s the spindle?

there is an axle and a qr skewer.

I think the Freehub is 11 Speed so it wouldn’t be compatible with my 10 Speed Drive train ?

it will work fine, the mounting splines on mtb 10 and 11 speed are the same length.

Road 11 speed is a bit longer but the hub usually comes with a spacer to run road 10.

Not sure myself. I’m only going off what he was telling me. I’ll ask next time I see him, in a few days.

Might be the freewheel is faulty?

Anyway, as said your cassette will fit the above wheel fine.

It turns out the front wheel won’t fit as mine isn’t a 15mm through bolt its more like the quick release like the rear. Is there a way to convert it ? I know I’m only after a Rear Wheel replacement but I don’t want to be buying a Front wheel that’s not compatible.

Possibly these – 9mm QR front?

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/WSELSEC/replacement-end-cap-pair-for-el-guapo—selcof-hub

Would want to check with them first.

yeah it’s those – in 9mm qr front

Thanks. A set of those has been ordered.