I've broken my back wheel :(

[Steppylud]

Hi all.

I noticed on my ride home from work yesterday that my rear wheel had a massive wobble, thought it might just need a bit of a true but on closer inspection the rim is cracked at the base of one of the spokes.

So, I need a new wheel, and I have been searching for the last couple of hours for something that will support my hefty weight (118kg) But nothing I look at seems to be able to support me.

Does anyone have any recommendations? (apart from losing weight)

FYI. It is a road bike. Currently using 23mm tyres. Shimano cassette, rim brakes. Have I missed anything?

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

Check out Rose Bikes they have plenty of options and cheap as chips. At our weight I'd say at least 32 spokes.

 

[vickster]

Get some handbuilts with 36 spokes. Have a look at Spacycles, indeed phone them

@Spoked Wheels might be able to help as well

Or closer to home

http://www.noble-wheels.com

Mixed views on Rose build quality

 

[Steppylud]

Ta for the advice, was thinking it might mean going down the hand built route. Any ballpark idea on cost?

 

[vickster]

Ta for the advice, was thinking it might mean going down the hand built route. Any ballpark idea on cost?

Probably around £250 a pair, probably good to get a more spoked front too

Here's spas page
http://www.spacycles.co.uk/m2b0s178p0/Parts-and-Accessories/Wheels-Handbuilt-Wheelsets-(700c)

 

[wajc]

I recently bought a wheelset from DCR wheels in Sussex. Whole process was handled professionally from start to finish. If you email him with a few details of your requirements he will make some recommendations for you.

Have a good look around his website as it's full of good info, but there is advice which may be relevant to you on this particular page

http://dcrwheels.co.uk/custom-wheelsets/wheelset-suggestions-2/

 

[mcshroom]

I'm a, er, larger cyclist, and got a set of these a couple months back. Unfortunately the price has gone up a bit since the referendum
https://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/road-wheel-set-28700c-mavic-open-pro--105-5800/aid:401819

 

[Steppylud]

Thanks,

I'm a, er, larger cyclist, and got a set of these a couple months back. Unfortunately the price has gone up a bit since the referendum
https://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/road-wheel-set-28700c-mavic-open-pro--105-5800/aid:401819

I was actually looking at the 32 hole version of something similar on wiggle earlier and it was way more expensive, this looks like it will exactly do the trick, I am not trying to break the bank either so I will take a close look. Cheers.

 

[simongt]

Would definiteley recommend a 36 spoke rim.

 

[vickster]

Would definiteley recommend a 36 spoke rim.

This what I was advised at around 92kg on the 'tourer' plus panniers

Spa have less expensive options, call to discuss

 

[doog]

Ta for the advice, was thinking it might mean going down the hand built route. Any ballpark idea on cost?

A hand built 36 spoke open sport rim for £66..open pro for £81.

http://www.davehinde.com/hand-built-wheels.html

I have the latter, weigh 88kg and tour with 20kg of stuff.........

If you want cheaper, heavier , Halfords do a well regarded rear road wheel with 36 spokes for £35 ...
ps Decathlon do stock wheels as wheel for a decent price

 

[RoubaixCube]

I had member Spoked Wheels build both sets of wheels for my commuter & my 'weekend' bike

H Plus Son Archtype wheelset:

Older picture of my commuter -- pannier rack has been removed.

DT Swiss RR440 wheelset on my Cube:

Im about 16 stone mind you and on my Dunwich Dynamo ride I was carrying at least 5-8Kg of stuffs in my carradice saddle bag and not to forget 3x750ml waterbottles which were almost if not constantly refilled at every food stop because i drink water like a goldfish.

I run 25mm tyres but im sure both wheelsets can handle 23mm