Questions tagged [wheels]
The big round things your bike rolls on. Rims, spokes, hubs, etc. If it's all about the rubber part, the "tire" tag is better.
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Unknown freehub, trying to source
I have a neighbours daughters bike to fix at the moment. The freehub is totally seized. I've removed the freehub from the hub itself, but can't identify it nor have I see any like it. It doesn't have ...
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Can I replace a 1/2 inch bolt with a 14mm one to secure my axle?
My front wheel is secured with 14mm bolts, while my rear wheel uses 1/2 inch bolts. Turns out my multitool has only a 14mm wrench, so I can't change the rear tire with it.
Rather than carrying ...
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What crankset should I buy to suit an 8 Speed Campy freehub?
I've just bought a pair of campagnolo/mavic wheels without a freewheel.
I'm finding it very hard to understand what will fit on the rear hub.
It's English thread, does this mean that any 8 speed ...
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Disk brakes severely reduced in power after replacing bearings
so I am creating a few posts about bearings and wheels, (story so far):
how to reassemble mountain bike rear wheel hub and bearings
mountain bike freewheel hub stopped rotating
I have now got the ...
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Are wheels designed for a maximum disc/rotor size?
I'm looking at some new wheels which Shimano describe as "140 mm disc brake rotor compatible". Does this mean they can't handle larger 160mm rotors? If not, why would they make this point, ...
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What factors contribute to tightly fitting tyre
I recently purchased a 2021 Giant Propel Advanced Pro 0 road bike and it came with Giant’s SLR1 hookless wheelset. I have been having a pretty tough time replacing the tube after I have received a ...
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I need help with a airless inner tube/tire issue
So I just bought a brand new Abound from Aventon. The city I live in is horrible and even with double thick tired, Tannus armor inserts, and puncture-resistant inner tubes I've had 3 flats in 3 months ...
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Would anyone happen to know what model this HED wheel is?
I have come upon this HED rear disc wheel and want to do a quick cost evaluation, and identify the model year ideally. Any help would be appreciated!
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Disk brake and wheel is moving: is my fork too long?
In the links I gave below, the website is in French but you can change the language.
Following this thread
I bought new bike components to build my own bike. In particular I bought Surly Steamroller ...
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Slight play/jiggle in rear wheel, bolt speed-thru axle is fully tightened?
Bike is a Cannondale Topstone Ultegra RX2. Rear hub is a Formula RXC-400, 12x142 centerlock.
I got a flat rear tire on a ride and swapped the tube. When I retightened the thru axle I noticed that ...
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Front wheel buzzing intermittently
Just tried fixing up a 2007 Land Rover Kaikas MTB, that cost £400 (about $530) when it was new. The front wheel makes an intermittent buzzing sound, that usually lasts around 2 - 5 seconds, and might ...
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Raleigh Twenty front wheel removal
I'm trying to change the tires on a c. 1971 Raleigh Twenty, and I cannot for the life of me get the front wheel off: nuts are loosened, dynamo/basket support/mudguards all disengaged, but it won't ...
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Why might my inner tubes be getting consistently punctured?
I recently had a flat and replaced the inner tube. It pumps up just fine, but then when I leave it and come back it's completely flat. I replaced the tube twice more, with the same result each time.
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How to true 16 spokes front Campagnolo scirocco 35
I have a wheel which has serious damage in two places. First - there is a huge wobbly-wheel due to side collision (5mm) and second - there is a dent on a braking surface. I'm curious - is there any ...
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Replacing a 38c tire with 30c
I recently bought an Azor Opa style bike with 28x 1 1/2" (700 x 38c) tires that I want to switch out with something slimmer. Would going down to 30c present a problem for my wheel perhaps?
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What road hub makes the least amount of noise [closed]
What brand rear hub and cassette has the lowest noise level for a road bike ?
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9 Speed Shimano cassette on 10+ speed hub
I've got a 2010 Specialized Tricross with a mostly original drivetrain and wheels. Notably for this question:
Front derailleur: Shimano Tiagra
Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore LX
Chainset: Shimano ...
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Is the 'shark wheel' a good idea for a bicycle?
I recently found a product that is a redesign of the common wheel. It's branded as the 'shark wheel'. It's basically a wheel where the rim is circular but bends like a sine wave. Simple idea but ...
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Why is my new front wheel not spinning?
Today my front wheel got flat. I took it for repair and when I went back home cycling it was very hard. It felt so heavy and that was not normal for speed 4, when I changed down to speed 3, 2, 1 it ...
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Do hybrid bikes break/misalign easily?
Hi I recently bought a Brodie hybrid bike from a local bike store for ~$600 and as I know nothing about bikes I just trusted their recommendation to buy it. However on the way home today I made a ...
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Are heavily worn rims safe to use on trainer?
I've got a wheelset with heavily worn rims. This was a cross wheelset used for riding in pretty sloppy conditions all the time. This was a rim brake based wheelset and used with cantilever brakes. ...
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Finding a rim to swap in on a damaged wheel
I have a rear wheel with a 29" WTP STp i25 rim. The rim is irreparably damaged, but the wheel is otherwise in good condition. The spokes are not affected, the hub is great, and the wheel was ...
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Average lifetime for 26inch spokes
I've been riding my bike for about a year and a half now and the back spokes are starting to snap, 2 now. I want to know when was this bike bought from the original owner since the spokes are stock ...
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Help finding diameter for WTB ST i30
I need to replace my rim, and I'm hoping to rebuild the wheel myself. It would be really useful to know the ERD (effective rim diameter) of my current rim, so I can see whether a straight swap will be ...
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Upgrade disc-brake wheels
Just bought new bike with disc brakes. If I buy an upgrade wheelset do brake discs (rotors) come with? Or do you have to buy them separately?
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Correct clamped quick release lever direction
Which direction is the correct way for the QR lever to point when closed and why?
I have found both upwards and backwards on different parts on the SRAM website even for the same forks.
I have ...
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When I put my bike on the repair stand and turn the pedal, is the rear wheel supposed to spin freely
I recently bought a cheap road bike. I feel a little drag in the back. When I put it on a repair stand and turn the pedal, the wheel spins a few times and stops.
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Upgrade new bike to 11 speed or downgrade trainers wheel to 8 speed
I am farily new to cycling and roadbikes in general. I have bought a ( last years model ) roadbike with an 8 speed casette in the back. I also bought an indoor trainer ( 2nd hand ) and got a spare ...
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Peugeot UO-9 super sport rim upgrade
I would like to upgrade the rims from 27 x 1.25 to 700c. I would like to use the same 5 speed cassette on the 700c rim (see pic below). Would any new 700c cassette hub rear wheel work with that ...
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Help determining spoke length along with an education
I understand that there are spoke length calculators and I have an understanding of what variables are at play when calculating spoke length, though I remain absolutely lost when actually attempting ...
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Will I cause any damage with a mismatched wheel set?
This might seem like a silly question but I would just rather confirm. I recently bought a new wheel set to replace my front wheel, as I was in an accident. However, I was unaware that Id need special ...
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Children's bike problem with back wheel
My daughter has sparkle and glitz 12 inch bike with stabilizers (training wheels). Since we purchased the bike every now and again the back wheel keeps spinning when she is pedaling. This seems to ...
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How to build a fixie bike? [closed]
I’m thinking about building a fixie and was wondering what are the best types of frame, wheels etc to use and how long the whole building process may take?
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Can a 2012 Carrera Vulcan run 26 x 2.25 tires?
I'm looking to replace my tires.
Currently I have the standard 26x2.1 tires that came with the bike and am looking to replace them with a set of 26x2.25, could this be done?
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smaller wheels on big bike to reduce height
I have a SEKAI sprint 1000 bike which is a tiny bit big for me as I have problems reaching with my feet to the ground. The existing seat is already down to the lowest level so can't reduce the height ...
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Loud squeal from front wheel - mechanical disc brake, QR axle
Been very frustrated with this. On my genesis croix de fer (less than 1 year old) I get a squeak or squeal that gets progressively worse as I ride. Particularly when going over rough ground or when I'...
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Rim compatible tyre size [duplicate]
Currently I’m using 38C to 32C tyre, however i saw this marking on the rim not sure if i can go lower
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Visible play in the front wheel that is not in the thru axle but in the hub itself? (video included)
The video shows that the play seems to be in the hub:
Is it the bearings causing this? Are they worn out or not adjusted?
What steps can I take to resolve this play?
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Is a tyre with sideways bulge going to cause damage to the rim or the hub or the axle?
My Schwalbe Marathon plus tour 26'' x 2.0 has a sideways bulge (both rear and front). In between the 2 tyres and tube there is a anti puncture strip.
The rim seems not to be the problem.
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Can 2.40 tires fit a 20 inch rim?
Can 2.40 tires fit a 20 inch rim/wheel. I want move up from 2.35 tires but I'm not sure if I have to buy bigger rims/wheels or if I can ride it with the 20 inch wheels.
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Is centering axle by eye good enough?
I took apart my shimano m770 front and rear hubs, and removed both (!!) cones on each axle. When reassembling everything I ran into the issue of re-centering the axles (so that the rims run in the ...
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Changing wheel size on Jamis Aurora Elite to 26"?
Jamis Aurora Elite comes with disk brakes on 700c wheels. I am wondering is it possible to put 26 inch wheels on?
Since it has disk brakes, I can't see any issues with fitting the brakes. Only ...
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inferior/weaker rims vs superior/stronger rims with an underweight cyclist
I want to ask a physics-related question, I'm a male, 162cm, height 50kg/110lbs (I'm healthy, but too light!).
Right now I'm building a Surly Cross Check and I'm confused what wheels I should ...
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What could cause an inflated tire to be "untrue" on a true rim
I just bought a new set of tires (Continental UltraRace 25-622 700x25c) for my bike, which has rims Rigida 28 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/8 - 700c.
When I inflate the inner tube (both a Schwalbe 28" 18/28-622/630 ...
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Using a 700x23 tire on my wheel (which currently accomodates 700x25)
I have Mavic Reflex 622 x 13 (700c) wheels which currently hold 25mm tires. Can I use 23mm tires on them?
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Is the Kickr V5 (2020) wheel height setting for 700c wheels too high?
I was pretty much set to get a Kickr v5 / 2020 (considering it and the Kickr Core), but ran across this post on Reddit, where they say that the wheel height setting for 700c wheels is too high. I'm ...
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Do you think these are the same wheel for all intents and purposes?
Trying to decide whether this is a legit replacement before I go out to buy this.
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Front wheel squeak
I am wondering what is the correct solution to this problem and if I am diagnosing the problem correctly.
Recently, my front wheel started squeaking once per revolution of the wheel. I tried to ...
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Getting mountain bike wheel sets for men's Infinity Boss Tree
Few years ago, I got a men's Infinity Boss Three hybrid bicycle from Costco. It comes with 700c tires. I would like to replace them with mountain bike wheels, inner tubes and tires for more ...
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New wheel for vintage Bianchi
I'm refurbishing a mid-'80s Bianchi Sport road bike. I got it on Craigslist. Front wheel is original, Araya 27x1, 32h. Rear wheel is 700c, Matrix Aurora with a mountain bike hub and a nasty bounce ...
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