Thinking about new wheels

[footloose crow]

Probably a stupid question....but anyway. Had my Cube Attain for six months. Worn out rear wheel bearings after 750 miles and front ones noisy too now. AlexRims are the wheel set Cube supply but model not indicated. LBS think that my problem is a predilection for cycling on broken back lanes/mud and I need a gravel bike. I wonder if new wheels would help and was looking at Hunt x /Mason 4 season discs - that I will then set up as tubeless, Hunt recommend Schwalbe Pro One for that wheel set. 28mm is the max if I have mudguards and I do. Currently running Conti 4 season Pro. Is that enough information to get some advice? Some mixed reactions to Hunt wheels on forums. Or just buy a new bike.......

 

[derrick]

New bike. Then a set of Mavics. Sorted.

 

[Drago]

New bike, bypass the Mavics and go straight to DT Swiss. Now you're really sorted.

 

[13 rider]

Riding on those Cornish lanes in the winter will takes its toll on your bike . The good thing about disc drakes is your not destroying your rims braking on the descents . I can't believe I saying this but you don't need a gravel bike although 1 would be nice . A descent set of say gravel specific wheels will make your current bike perfectly suited for the lanes . I have dt Swiss rims on my commuter and they seem pretty bomb proof

 

[footloose crow]

Thank you for rapid response.

+2 for DT Swiss, +1 Mavic , +2 for new bike (.....but which one? Leaning towards Fairlight Strael at moment).

 

[DCLane]

You're running cheap AlexRims wheels. That'll kill most wheelsets.

DT Swiss are OK, Mavic's are decent except for the awful Aksium's.

My suggestion from experience are Superstar Components wheels. Well-built and decent value.

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

So we've gone from noisy wheelbearings to a new bike in half a dozen postings.
How about doing some routine maintenance? You know, strip stuff down, lubricate it, and put it back together.

 

[C R]

So we've gone from noisy wheelbearings to a new bike in half a dozen postings.
How about doing some routine maintenance? You know, strip stuff down, lubricate it, and put it back together.

I'm agreeing with @SkipdiverJohn, wouldn't just servicing the bearings fix the problem?

 

[Gunk]

I'm agreeing with @SkipdiverJohn, wouldn't just servicing the bearings fix the problem?

It’s a really easy and rewarding job, makes such a difference to the ride quality.

 

[HMS_Dave]

Time to acknowledge the power of 3 wheels. Get a Trike.

 

[C R]

It’s a really easy and rewarding job, makes such a difference to the ride quality.

I would also think that a warranty claim might in order if the bearings failed after only 700 miles.

 

[Slick]

Admittedly not the best website in the world but I just bought a purpose built set from big Al for a bargain price.
http://www.wheelcraft.net/
I realise you are Cornwall but there must be a big Al closer to you.

 

[footloose crow]

It’s a really easy and rewarding job, makes such a difference to the ride quality.

Ok that's an option. I am stuck at home convalescing from operation and getting bored....so thinking about upgrading wheels was a diversion for me. Now I can look at how to change wheel bearings. My mechanical skills are basic however.

 

[footloose crow]

Admittedly not the best website in the world but I just bought a purpose built set from big Al for a bargain price.
http://www.wheelcraft.net/
I realise you are Cornwall but there must be a big Al closer to you.

Worth looking for a wheel builder- will have a look, Thank you.

 

[footloose crow]

So we've gone from noisy wheelbearings to a new bike in half a dozen postings.
How about doing some routine maintenance? You know, strip stuff down, lubricate it, and put it back together.

Thats the way I work. Wheel bearings noisy - lets get a new bike! Good point though - I need to stop dreaming and get on with fixing it.