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badgerpilot 16-Jul-2013 17:07

Wanted - Lightweight rear wheel
 
After much arse seeing this weekend trying to get bargain wheels to fit the Badger I've decided to just ask and see if anyone has a proper wheel to fit him.
I've got 2 standard rear and 1 standard front ones that could be used in any deal should the other party so desire.

badgerpilot 17-Jul-2013 08:50

Just as a minor detail, can anyone tell me the difference between a standard and a lightweight wheel?

Just so I know what I'm looking for! :D

yendor 17-Jul-2013 09:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by badgerpilot
Just as a minor detail, can anyone tell me the difference between a standard and a lightweight wheel?

Just so I know what I'm looking for! :D


The thicker part of the spokes are towards the hub,rather than the rim.

Jonzi 17-Jul-2013 10:16

Also interested in what bikes they come from. So I can put a search in to ebay.

badgerpilot 17-Jul-2013 11:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by yendor
The thicker part of the spokes are towards the hub,rather than the rim.


Cheers matey :)

antonye 17-Jul-2013 13:20

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Here's a comparison pic:
Left (black) is the original heavy wheel with the spokes thicker at the rim.
Right (bronze) is the later light wheel with the spokes thinner at the rim.

HTH.

badgerpilot 17-Jul-2013 13:46

Muchly appreciated.

antonye 17-Jul-2013 13:53

If you want to get creative, the wheels themselves are all the same, it's just the bearing and the inner spacer that are different between fittings.

When I did the fork conversion on my 600/620 hybrid, we knocked the bearings out and replaced the spacer and bearings to take the bigger axle.

Much cheaper than buying a new wheel, and you get new bearings!

You may be able to hunt around and get a cheaper front off something else, and do the same to make it fit.

badgerpilot 17-Jul-2013 14:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by antonye
If you want to get creative, the wheels themselves are all the same, it's just the bearing and the inner spacer that are different between fittings.

When I did the fork conversion on my 600/620 hybrid, we knocked the bearings out and replaced the spacer and bearings to take the bigger axle.

Much cheaper than buying a new wheel, and you get new bearings!

You may be able to hunt around and get a cheaper front off something else, and do the same to make it fit.



Been down that road and just got P'd off with the faffing about!

Another kind chap on here has one in the right colour too. :)


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