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2009-09-08 8:56 PM

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Subject: Need New Wheels....my rear wheel is thrashed!
I'm trying to find a decent and inexpensive set of roade bike wheels.  I had a flat with 5 miles left in my first Sprint Tri on Labor Day and the rear wheel is shot since I rode on the flat.  Yeah, I didn't have the gear to fix it.

Size is 700 X28c.  I was wondering if there is a better size, maybe a 700 X 23c or something that might be a little more streamlined and any good online sights to buy from.  I a bit new so not sure what sizes are available and/or going out of style. 

My road bike is inexpensive so I am not looking to spend a fortune or I might as well buy a whole new or used bike.

Thanks for any input. 

2009-09-09 5:10 AM
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Subject: RE: Need New Wheels....my rear wheel is thrashed!


Depends how much you want to spend and what qualities you want out of the tire. A good general purpose tire with excellent flat resistance is the Continental Ultra Gatorskin. Good place to order them online is http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=Y1320. They come in 23mm and 25mm widths.

Every cyclist should have the tools and the know-how to at least change a flat. 
2009-09-09 7:33 AM
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Subject: RE: Need New Wheels....my rear wheel is thrashed!
If he rode 5 miles on a flat, the wheel just might be trashed, or at least need truing.

Hit up your LBS (if you have one) and have them give the wheel a once-over. Then you can get a new tire there as well.

If not, I like www.cambriabike.com, www.pricepoint.com, and www.probikekit.com for starters.
2009-09-09 1:04 PM
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Subject: RE: Need New Wheels....my rear wheel is thrashed!
Thanks for the replies and links.  I agree...I will be getting the tools to have with me for my next flat....hopefully that will be a long while before I have one again!
2009-09-09 1:15 PM
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Subject: RE: Need New Wheels....my rear wheel is thrashed!
The wheel is trashed or the tire is trashed?
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