Re-building a carbon rear wheel

[aserota]

Hi all,

Recently i have found out that my carbon rear wheel has delaminated/split in many places and therefore need it replaced.

I have bought a set of alloy wheels for general commuting use.

The wheels are from 'Trigon' (same as frame) but they do not still stock these wheels. All running gear inc. spokes work perfectly and therefore only require the carbon ring (not sure of technical name!).

Is there anywhere where i can buy the carbon rings (wheel) at a reasonable price, or any recomended wheel builders that i should speak to?

here are some pics of the wheel (before damage)

 

[dodgy]

I must admit to being confused that someone who is not aware of the terminology for the various parts of a wheel is insisting on carbon or nothing! The 'ring' is actually called a 'rim'. To be honest, carbon rims are subjected to a fair amount of abuse from a normal cyclist who isn't riding on perfect roads. I'd hesitate to go for full carbon rims if you're riding on the same roads as I am.

Another option is to either stick with your replacement (already bought) wheels, or go for something decent from Shimano or Mavic.

Dave.

 

[aserota]

Ive done quite a few miles (50 odd, due to injury) on the new wheels, they are a lower range falcrum costing £120, wrapped with gator skins. To me there seems to be a huge difference in performance and change of speed.

For commuting from NW London to London Bridge daily i will be using the Aluminium wheels, however i am looking for a new rear for competition in the near future.

Any other advice? (thanks so far)

 

[mickle]

How about this for advice? When photographing ones bicycle please present the offside or transmission side. Them's the rules, I don't write them.

Your first port of call for a replacement rim should be the retailer from whence you didst purchase said wheels in the first place. They appear from your images to be a fairly standard build and therefore a relatively straightforward repair job for a competent wheelbuilder.

 

[aserota]

thanks mickle will give that a go!