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[Closed] Recommend me a cheap new 700c wheel - and where to buy

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Had an unfortunate freehub failure today on my cheap no-name road rear wheel. Sourcing a new freehub body seems unlikely, so a new rear wheel it is.

Any ideas where I can get a reasonably priced one. Just need it suitable for commuting, rim brakes ect. Looking for something around 50 quid.

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Posted : 17/04/2011 8:39 pm
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davehinde.co.uk


 
Posted : 17/04/2011 8:41 pm
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CRC had a pair of shimano R-50(?) road wheels for £80 or something stupid.


 
Posted : 17/04/2011 8:48 pm
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Try your LBS, my BIL has just had a rear made up for 50 quid. Shimano hub but can't remember the rim

Dave hind??? Not a good recommend from what I've read on here


 
Posted : 17/04/2011 8:52 pm
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Buy a pair of r500s from Merlin [£68 on VIP]and sell the front on ebay?

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop/Wheels/Road+Wheels/Factory+Road+Wheels/Shimano+R500+Wheels_SHIMANO-R500.htm


 
Posted : 17/04/2011 8:56 pm
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😆 Brilliant!


 
Posted : 17/04/2011 8:59 pm