Replacing worn rims/wheelsets

[Jdratcliffe]

hi guys bit of a noobie question but since i've never had roadies before.

what tools + skill set do i need to replace a wheel set?

ie if my rims wear out and i buy new set of wheels ( is this my only option??) what do i need to replace them.

tvm for your help in advance having looked around might get the fulcrum 5 or 7 possible CX (would these be better for all weather commute?) but dont want to spend £££ on wheelset and then £££ at LBS getting them fitted.

 

[Hacienda71]

You will need a pair of tyre levers, a chain whip and cassette tool, that is all. It might be an idea to think about investing in one of those bike tool kits for £25 to £30 that you get from places like Decathlon and Helfrauds.
Skill wise it is relatively straight forward. Have a look at a few youtube instructional videos.
Re the wheelset you are thinking of, I haven't tried them but commute on Mavic Aksiums which are a similar cost and calibre to Fulcrums.

 

[fossyant]

Oh and replace them before they get really worn out and explode and you have to call the team car out for pickup when you are 10 miles from civilisation, then realise the roof rack is locked, so you have to dissassemble a fixed and take off wheels, guards and the rack to get it in the boot. Ahem Never happened to me

 

[Jdratcliffe]

some thing like this?
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId_522915_langId_-1_categoryId_242558#tab1

or would i be better off getting a better chain whip tool and cassette tool? looking at whats in the box dont really know what two of the tools are ( top left as you look at the picture red handles) but i could do with a new set of allen keys..

 

[fossyant]

That box has the stuff !

 

[Andy_R]

WRT bike tools, buy what you need as and when you need it so instead of buying a set of tools made out of cheese, many of which you won't need, buy good stuff. Example: Halfords box of cheese £35, park tools chainwhip £17, casette tool £10. Guess which will last longer and fit better?

 

[Jdratcliffe]

WRT bike tools, buy what you need as and when you need it so instead of buying a set of tools made out of cheese, many of which you won't need, buy good stuff. Example: Halfords box of cheese £35, park tools chainwhip £17, casette tool £10. Guess which will last longer and fit better?

thats what i was asking - if i was after a chain whip and cassette tool do you have any surggestions?current cassette is a Shimano HG-50, 9-speed, 12-25 and will properly stick with this when i need to replace.

 

[Andy_R]

As Hacienda said, tyre levers, chainwhip and casette tool (oh and an suitable spanner/adjustable big enough to fit the casette tool). You may not need the tyre levers as some tyres can be taken off/put back on without levers - you should know what your tyres need in that respect. Chainwhip: here, Casette lockring tool: here. Good well made tools that will last forever.

A detailed how-to is here:Casette removal and there are umpteen how-to videos on you tube

 

[Scilly Suffolk]

As Hacienda said, tyre levers, chainwhip and casette tool (oh and an suitable spanner/adjustable big enough to fit the casette tool). You may not need the tyre levers as some tyres can be taken off/put back on without levers - you should know what your tyres need in that respect. Chainwhip: here, Casette lockring tool: here. Good well made tools that will last forever.

A detailed how-to is here:Casette removal and there are umpteen how-to videos on you tube

Exactly what I would have said (except in a Suffolk accent obviously).

 

[Andrew_P]

I used a mobile guy in Dorking.

Fitted a rear hanger and new front levers and bar tape, cleaned and tuned drivetrain, went over my back wheel which had a clicking and a trued it. Then cleaned degreased serviced my CX bike £40 all in which I thought was a bargain.

 

[mcshroom]

The tools are covered, but add a good spoke key and some zip ties and you could do a rim 'transplant' - remove the old, dead rim and replace it with a new one. To do this you would need to get a rim with the same effective diameter (ERD) as the original.

I've only ever played about with 32/36 spoke round spoke ones though. If you have bladed (aero) spokes then I don't know if you can do it the same way.

 

[Andy_R]

The tools are covered, but add a good spoke key and some zip ties and you could do a rim 'transplant' - remove the old, dead rim and replace it with a new one. To do this you would need to get a rim with the same effective diameter (ERD) as the original.

I've only ever played about with 32/36 spoke round spoke ones though. If you have bladed (aero) spokes then I don't know if you can do it the same way.

I think you can, as long as you have the "key" to hold the spokes in place. There's another thread on here somwhere about it.

 

[simon.r]

The tools are covered, but add a good spoke key and some zip ties and you could do a rim 'transplant' - remove the old, dead rim and replace it with a new one. To do this you would need to get a rim with the same effective diameter (ERD) as the original.

I've only ever played about with 32/36 spoke round spoke ones though. If you have bladed (aero) spokes then I don't know if you can do it the same way.

I've done this and it's relatively straightforward. It does take time (well, it took me a long time!) but it's very satisfying riding around on your 'home-made' wheel. I was advised against using the old spokes but I did and it's been fine - the wheel is getting towards needing another new rim.