Where can i get brand new wheels please?

[iow tom]

Hi, i dont know if this has been asked before, or asked to death, so sorry if it has?
I had a scroll and didnt find it...

I see halo and hope etc still make brand new 26" wheels BUT they are all, as far as i can see, for disc brakes.

Where can i still buy brand new, 26" wheels, that are rim brake compatible?
There must be somewhere....surely?

I wait in hope... (if you'll pardon the pun)
Thanks

 

[tintin40]

Depends on how deep your pockets are? Here are the best imo. 1,100 euros
http://www.extralite.com/Products/HyperTerra.htm

i've been riding them for over a year and they still perfect.

 

[iow tom]

tintin40 thank you very much.
I need 2 wheel sets (better not tell the wife lol)

 

[BerthaPog]

Re:

Also take a look at SJS Cycles.

Prebuilt: https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/wheelsets/?diameter=26

Custom, inc silver rim option: https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/rims-26-559/?type=rim+brake

Might not be as bling/light as the ones Tintin40 posted, but might require less explanation to Mrs iow tom.

 

[iow tom]

Berthapog thank you very much!
Ill take a look.

I have messaged hope and halo and i have even messaged stanforth bikes as they sell whole bikes, hand made in britain with 26" wheels for both canti and v brakes. I asked if they wouod sell wheels only. I am waiting for their reply.
Funny enough, the person behind stanforth bikes is the son of the owner of saracen from back when they started. They got the inspiration to make their world touring bike, the kibo, from the book 'bicycle up kilimanjaro' a book i am reading now lol.

 

[jimo746]

Re:

There's plenty of lower budget options out there. Halfords do some, plenty on ebay.
If you want some new/retro wheels you could always buy the rims & hubs and have someone build them for you?