Where from? The rear on Mrs M’s (my) 1994 Diamond Back Topanga commuter has just given up the ghost.

I always thought you could get cheap wheels from Halfrauds and Decathlon but they all seem to be screw on cassette fitments which is no good as a straight swap. Any bright ideas?? 🙂

The damage:

Must be loads knocking about. I run a set of these.. 50 quid for the rear, deore hubs and Raleigh mach 1 rims. Built very well and have lasted 3000 miles so far. Not the lightest but about the best you will get new for this budget.
https://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-deore-mach-mtb-wheel-sale-26-54304.html

Ive got some 26″ wheels, think they are 7 or 8 speed v brake things. Just sat doing nothing.

If you can get to north Bradford you can have them

They’d be perfect Dunc, but a bit far to travel and not economic for either of us to post I’m sure!! Thanks though.

Don, thanks for that link too – I was thinking even cheaperer than those to be honest, this is literally for a hackabout commuter. I’ll keep looking!

If you want dirt cheap try the woolly hat shop, had a quando rear from them to use on the turbo.

http://www.woollyhatshop.com/bicycle-wheels/26-inch-bicycle-wheels/26-inch-rear-wheels

No worries. I’m down in Edwinstowe (nr sherwood pines) on 14th Feb if all else fails

Ah, thanks, I think I need them sooner than that but really appreciate the offer.

I think Mr Chunks has the winner anyway, Woolly Hat Shop is a great call. £44.99 for a pair of wheels looks pretty unbeatable…

http://www.woollyhatshop.com/26-pair-alloy-qr-cassette-wheels-with-shimano-8-9-10-speed-freehub-with-silver-rims

Local recykabike (or equivalent). £20. Job done.

I think i’ve got a pair you’re welcome to have for a couple of beers if you’re anywhere near Croydon. Can check tomorrow for you.

Many thanks gringo, I’ve gone with the pair from Woolly Hat Shop now but I appreciate the offer 🙂