Wheel help

[Alie-Barnes]

i need to replace the wheels on my bike and wanted to replace like for like and was looking at the mavic krysiums which is what is currently on there. being a bit new to the whole cycling thing im a little unsure of some meanings, e.g. when attempting to buy these wheels on internetits asking me whether is

Shimano or capalgno or something :/

how do i found out a) the difference between these two and which i have on the bike?

thanks

in case you wondering i bought bike second hand a few years ago.

 

[Dave5N]

Hi Ali,

Just have a look. Your gears, levers etc will be clearly marked either shimano or Campagnolo.

I'd guess Shimano, but do check before you buy.

 

[Chrisz]

What make is your rear gear? Shimano and Campagnolo are the two major manufacturers and others comply with their gear patterns. Each of them (Campag and Shim) have slightly different methods for making the hubs that the rear gears go on - they are incompatible - this means that if you have Shimano gears/mechanism you will need to stick with the Shimano option and vice versa.

If you are completely stuck - post a picture of your rear gears and someone on here will identify the correct bit of kit for you

 

[fossyant]

Yup...look at the writing on your parts......that will give you a starter, then ask back on here....

 

[spandex]

Welcome Alie

 

[RedBike]

Have you got the tools to change over your cassette?

 

[jimboalee]

I'm confused.

You are new to cycling. Is the bike a 'beat-up' used thing you bought somewhere?
Why new wheels? Everything can be repaired for less than a new wheelset.

Take them to your LBS.