Is it going to be repairable???

[Easytigers]

Halfway through my ride today I heard a huge crack! Got off straight away and realised a spoke had gone on my rear wheel. This has happened before on a previous bike and I was able to disengage the brake and ride home...not this time!!! Wheel is massively buckled and wouldn't turn easily at all. Think it's a gonner or will the lbs be able to fit spoke a true the wheel?
Thanks
Russ
p.s. 5 month old Triban 3

 

[ianrauk]

Yes your LBS should be able to replace the spoke and true the wheel.
Shouldn't cost a lot either.
My LBS charges £10 inc spoke to do the job.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Decathlon sell these complete wheels for £25 I believe, so quality isn't exactly going to be high on these wheels.

Considering the hub problems being experienced on these wheels by some I'd just throw another wheel on it, unless you can afford to upgrade the wheels, if you can now would be the time.

If you can't do that then a decent LBS should be able to fettle it. If it needs anything more than a new spoke and truing though I'd bin it.

 

[Easytigers]

Thanks for the quick replies!!! I've got a pair of Shimano r500s that a guy at work sold (or rather gave me) for £25 - they're brand new! Was gonna try and save them for better weather but it might seem that now is the time. They didn't come with qr skewers or cassette...would the ones off the Triban's wheels be ok to use?

 

[Nearly there]

Thanks for the quick replies!!! I've got a pair of Shimano r500s that a guy at work sold (or rather gave me) for £25 - they're brand new! Was gonna try and save them for better weather but it might seem that now is the time. They didn't come with qr skewers or cassette...would the ones off the Triban's wheels be ok to use?

yes

 

[smokeysmoo]

yes

^this

Plus, make sure they have rim tape fitted to them before putting your tyres/tubes on, otherwise you be flatting for fun.

 

[Mark Grant]

Take it back to Decathlon, I believe the warranty is 5 years on frames and 2 on parts.

 

[Nearly there]

You should see an improvement with the shimano wheel set too

 

[smokeysmoo]

Take it back to Decathlon, I believe the warranty is 5 years on frames and 2 on parts.

It would be interesting to hear their stance on this, although I suspect they'd argue a wheel is a wear and tear item, (which it is after all). Still worth checking out, you might be able to get it fixed then you've got some emergency wheels for those just in case moments.

I work for a car dealership, and while the cars have a 3 year warranty, there are lots of things this doesn't cover, such as brakes, clutches etc.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

If you fancy some fun have a pop at fixing it yourself, seeing as you have backup wheels there's nowt to loose!

I found it very satisfying learning how to true a wheel, and I learned how from a Mickle post on here!

 

[Mark Grant]

It would be interesting to hear their stance on this, although I suspect they'd argue a wheel is a wear and tear item, (which it is after all). Still worth checking out, you might be able to get it fixed then you've got some emergency wheels for those just in case moments.

I work for a car dealership, and while the cars have a 3 year warranty, there are lots of things this doesn't cover, such as brakes, clutches etc.

Even if it it is calssed as a 'wear & tear' item a wheel can be reasonably expected to last more than 5 months!

 

[smokeysmoo]

I found it very satisfying learning how to true a wheel

It's witchcraft I tell you, next you'll be carving pagan symbols into your bike saddle

 

[smokeysmoo]

Even if it it is calssed as a 'wear & tear' item a wheel can be reasonably expected to last more than 5 months!

Agreed, but then again you could hit a pothole and pop a spoke first ride out.

I hope the OP get's it fettled, then he's got a pair of cheeses for emergency back up in case he ever get's stuck.

 

[Easytigers]

Thanks guys...Just a thought but if I change the cassette over (never done it before so will google it) do I need to reset (is it called re-indexing?) the gears or will it just work (sorry...not very technical!!)

 

[smokeysmoo]

Thanks guys...Just a thought but if I change the cassette over (never done it before so will google it) do I need to reset (is it called re-indexing?) the gears or will it just work (sorry...not very technical!!)

You might be OK, you might need to tweak them.

Remember, in all aspects of fettling, CC and YouTube are your friends.

You will need a CHAINWHIP to hold the cassette so you can remove it with THIS and a standard ratchet/spanner.