new rear wheel for carrera tdf

[okeydokey79]

last week my freehub started sticking on my carrera tdf,called into halfords(on bike plan) to get a price for a new 1,told that that dont list it as a spare part so would have to be a new wheel,(given advice on putting diesel on the hub to loosen it and keep it running till payday and its worked)but price for new wheel from halfords is around £50. will require a new tyre aswell and chain getting close to .75 so was thinking of changing chain and cassette all together but going cost around £85ish pounds.
having never brought a new wheel before how do i go about buying 1 from elsewhere i.e ebay? the guy at halfords told me i would need a 700c q/r 8/9speed freehub not freewheel. is this how wheels are listed or what should i be looking for? bit confused at the moment lots of wheels listed and would like try keep costs down.
thanks in advance for any advice given.
Matt.

 

[HLaB]

Without seeing the state of your existing tyre/chain/cassette, a new purchase may not be neccessary, they can all be transferred to the new wheel.

 

[RecordAceFromNew]

These are super value and just the rear would be about £50. You can get cheaper wheels, but then you will have difficulties getting parts such as freehubs. Sounds like your chain needs replacement, but if 8 speed you should be able to get a kmc one for very little*.

* don't let the 7 speed reference deter you - chains marketed as 7 and 8 speed are interchangeable

 

[okeydokey79]

Without seeing the state of your existing tyre/chain/cassette, a new purchase may not be neccessary, they can all be transferred to the new wheel.

The tyre Is due has been for a bit, this will be the 3rd chain on this cassette so both worn and not that expensive replace just the options of wheels that im unsure on.

 

[okeydokey79]

These are super value and just the rear would be about £50. You can get cheaper wheels, but then you will have difficulties getting parts such as freehubs. Sounds like your chain needs replacement, but if 8 speed you should be able to get a kmc one for very little*.

* don't let the 7 speed reference deter you - chains marketed as 7 and 8 speed are interchangeable

Yes they look nice wheels but bit to much to put on the commuter,but could maybe use the front for spare on 2nd bike.

 

[HLaB]

Yes they look nice wheels but bit to much to put on the commuter,but could maybe use the front for spare on 2nd bike.

A quick google shop suggests a few things, I put a similar Raleigh on my fixie about 3000miles ago can't fault it but you get what you pay for (particularly in the weight department).

 

[Biker Joe]

The Shimano R501 is a very good budget wheel and will last well. Good for commuting as well.

 

[okeydokey79]

A quick google shop suggests a few things, I put a similar Raleigh on my fixie about 3000miles ago can't fault it but you get what you pay for (particularly in the weight department).

Cheers will have a good look later, tbh not that bothered about the weight as it is the commute bike.

 

[okeydokey79]

New update, a lbs has said they can put a new freewheel on plus cassette and chain for £40 and can get new conti gator for £18 so looks the way to go. But may look for new wheels for the forme next year. Thanks for the help.