Retro Trek mtb 26inch wheels .... where to find/ what to replace with

[jh6700]

You might turn up a secondhand wheel, you could use this front one to swap with it maybe if number of spokes etc is correct?

Super Rare 26” Retro MTB Front Wheel Bontrager OSB Disc Brake Rim. Lovely Unused | eBay

I am an “old school” mountain bike fan and I have got six bikes and my wife’s got two; like many people that are into their bikes I’ve got lots of spares, (including more wheels than bikes!). This sale is for my unused Bontrager OSB Select 26” Disc Brake Wheel.

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There's a rim in Europe at a quick glance too

1x SELECT BONTRAGER DISC RIM MTB VTT MOUNTAIN BIKE 26" 28H CLINCHER NEW | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1x SELECT BONTRAGER DISC RIM MTB VTT MOUNTAIN BIKE 26" 28H CLINCHER NEW at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

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Thanks. Great spot particularly that front, cheers.

 

[jh6700]

Have you thought about trying to straighten it? You might be able to take the worse of it out so it is usable

Tech Tuesday - Fixing Rim Dents - Pinkbike

Pull out those pesky rim dents with only the most basic of tools.

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Great link, thanks. I will defo give that a go, nothing to lose at all

 

[jh6700]

I've got a set of 26" wheelset disc wheelset - Alex rims on no-name hubs that you can have for cheap if you like.

sounds like maybe the new rear tyre is a bit wider than the last one?

Bang on. The old rear was 2.20 its now 2.25 so not much in it. The way the wheel has been trued means it doesnt sit in the centre (cant remember the term for that) hence the rub when the weight goes through it/ tyre is clogged up. I'll dm you about the wheelset. Thanks.

 

[jh6700]

If that were mine, first check would be how straight it runs. A dent in the rim doesn't always mean the wheel is not true.

If it's fairly true, I'd be tempted to try and straighten the dent out a bit as suggested. Don't over do it and take it slow and steady to avoid damaging or splitting the rim. Basically gentle, small steps rather than one big movement to straighten.

If the wheel is fairly true, the rubbing may be down to the tyre being a bit too wide for the frame, or even not sitting straight in the drop outs.

Replacement wheel wise, there are plenty of used and decent sets out there. I've got a few lurking in the garage that may be surplus.

If that were mine, first check would be how straight it runs. A dent in the rim doesn't always mean the wheel is not true.

If it's fairly true, I'd be tempted to try and straighten the dent out a bit as suggested. Don't over do it and take it slow and steady to avoid damaging or splitting the rim. Basically gentle, small steps rather than one big movement to straighten.

If the wheel is fairly true, the rubbing may be down to the tyre being a bit too wide for the frame, or even not sitting straight in the drop outs.

Replacement wheel wise, there are plenty of used and decent sets out there. I've got a few lurking in the garage that may be surplus.

Thanks. Its got a bit of a kick to it but I fancy giving the straightening a go so will try that. Ive been told its as good as it will get but its got to be worth a try. I'll drop you a line re: the wheels. Cheers

 

[Titiritero]

If keeping the wheels original is not a deal breaker, I get my wheels in Taylor Wheels or in Kurbelix. Both German shops but do international delivery. Good prices and plenty of choice in 26"