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My wheels are busted. Some suggestions please.
#1
Hello

My 26" wheels need replacing. They are standard bolt type ones. Ive seen some really nice wheels on Ebay that im interested in but they are skewer type ones. I have checked both wheels and the over locknut distance or hub spacing on both wheels is the same. Would these skewer type wheels fit my bike?

Thank you
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#2
probably.

why do you believe that your current wheels need replacing? Did a bus run over them? Short of that, more likely, they just need some minor maintenance.
Nigel
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#3
(01-02-2014, 12:59 PM)nfmisso Wrote:  probably.

why do you believe that your current wheels need replacing? Did a bus run over them? Short of that, more likely, they just need some minor maintenance.

Hello

Thank you for the reply. The front wheel is arched and has a big dent in it. Is there a possibility a skewer type wheel will not fit my bike seeing that my wheel is standard bolt type?
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#4
If your rear derailleur uses a hanger that goes under the rear right axle nut there is a very slight concern that the QR may not have enough bite left on the skewer threads to be safe but I think the extra 5mm required will be no problem.
I like bolted wheels, they are less interesting to thieves.
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