Wheels

[sawyer280769]

The bike I have at present has SHIMANO RSX / Rim Rigida wheels on both front and rear. As its my first real road bike I was wondering if they are any good and how hard is it to replace the wheels? I know the front one wont be hard but the rear one will need the gear cogs taken off etc. how easy/hard is that?

 

[Will1985]

How many sprockets are on the back? It looks like the model name RSX has been used for both freewheels and freehubs.

Assuming more modern freehub with a cassette, you need a chainwhip, wrench and cassette tool (such as this one - must be Shimano as the Campag ones have different splines).

 

[sawyer280769]

I will count the sprockets and look into getting a cassette tool. thanks guys.

 

[accountantpete]

Haven't used the Rigida Rims but they look to be at the bottom end of the market. Try the Aksiums or Fulcrum Racing 7's for a slight improvement and be prepared to spend £200+ for a really noticeable upgrade.

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/Produ...rodPerPage=999&CatID=82&BCat=1,82&RootCatID=1

Check on eBay as you can sometimes get better deals.

Changing the cassette is easy -unscrew the lockring with the right tool and the old cassette will pull out sprocket by sprocket.Reverse the process on the new wheel.

 

[sawyer280769]

Nice one, sounds simple enough. Not bas with the spanners so will give it a go myself I think. Thanks!