26" wheel?

[biking_fox]

A quick passing through a couple of my local bikeshops seems to indicate that this, which was once a standard available anywhere, is no longer so easily found. I'm looking for a 26" rim brake front wheel. Preferably hard wearing as it's on a commuter bike and gets a lot of use!

 

[Drago]

Google brings up dozens of inexpensive options...

Just enter 26" rim brake front wheel and take your pick.

 

[fossyant]

Decathlon do 26" rim/disc wheels. I've got a set as 'ice wheels' - easy to service and quite cheap.

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/26-mo...v-brake-quick-release/_/R-p-314983?mc=8335919

None currently in at Stockport, but Mail Order.

My main wheels I hand built myself - XT hubs, ACI spokes and a Ryde ZAC 2000 rim. Readily available.

 

[Ajax Bay]

Go to your local tip: any number of wheels meeting your spec. Alternatively go to the list @annedonnelly and @All uphill are making at:
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/bike-refurb-repair-charities.300919/page-6
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=139ZoSYnFlf0oWm8O-gmlf3CgIc6KM6M&ll=53.76555983021046,-2.1636384687500105&z=6

 

[Big John]

We've got loads at the bike charity I'm involved with. We can't give them away. I'll admit the trend seems to be 29ers and we're seeing more 27.5's but 26's are still around and will be for many years to come I reckon. A bit like 7 speed cassettes.

 

[midlife]

Bankruptbikeparts usually have the odd 26” wheel on their website.

 

[All uphill]

Bankruptbikeparts usually have the odd 26” wheel on their website.

I had a look there this morning; they certainly have some odd things. I was tempted by blue rims, but managed to resist.

https://bankruptbikeparts.co.uk/pro...organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1

 

[Ajax Bay]

I'm looking for a 26" rim brake front wheel.

Well after already offering a substantive 'answer' I'll descend to 'chat'. Is there an issue with the current one? Or is this for ice tyres?
As @Big John says, unless you feel the urge to buy new, I reckon there are a million 26" front wheels in UK which have not turned since August. I can count 10 in my shed/garage for starters (some in dropouts). Go to the 'Wanted' sub-forum and ask.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

I see I've been beaten to the suggestion of Bankrupt Bike Parts. I've got wheels supplied by them which have been good.

One thing I'd add is that because of the nature of their business, the wheels tend to be new-old-stock so could have been sitting round for a while. It may be worth just refreshing the grease in the hubs before use.

 

[Gunk]

I see I've been beaten to the suggestion of Bankrupt Bike Parts. I've got wheels supplied by them which have been good.

One thing I'd add is that because of the nature of their business, the wheels tend to be new-old-stock so could have been sitting round for a while. It may be worth just refreshing the grease in the hubs before use.

Any cheap new wheels with cup and cone bearings I would check, they’re nearly all overtightened and completely dry.

 

[raleighnut]

Be aware there are 4 or 5 wheels called 26" all different sizes, far better to go for 'e.t.r.t.o' sizes to avoid confusion

 

[Andy in Germany]

26" wheels were never as common in Germany, but we still have new 26" wheels with rim brakes in stock at work, and there appears to be a breeding colony in the used wheels store.

 

[Punkawallah]

We've got loads at the bike charity I'm involved with. We can't give them away. I'll admit the trend seems to be 29ers and we're seeing more 27.5's but 26's are still around and will be for many years to come I reckon. A bit like 7 speed cassettes.

I might have an outlet for seven speed freewheels/cassettes. Would your bike charity have a contact number? Feel free to Message me with it.

 

[biking_fox]

Be aware there are 4 or 5 wheels called 26" all different sizes, far better to go for 'e.t.r.t.o' sizes to avoid confusion

Ergh.
I do remember having that issue with tyres once. Can I remember what size I ended up needing. No. I'll have a google.

 

[raleighnut]

Ergh.
I do remember having that issue with tyres once. Can I remember what size I ended up needing. No. I'll have a google.

I checked on 'Sheldon' and there are 5 but one is so obscure that in practice there are 4 differing sizes