Went to the bike shop to replace broken spokes and....

Josh380 · #1 04-04-2009, 06:38 PM

I found out that it's gonna cost me $60 to replace the 9 broken spokes including labor. He also told me that the hub clamped adapter would break spokes too, although not as quickly as the stock sprocket mount would.

So I've decided to just spend the $54 and get this wheel that was suggested to me in another thread:
HUSKY T-124 (pre-2002) Rear Wheel: Husky Bicycles

Here's my question..it says that the wheel requires a 15mm axle, and looking at the axles on the parts page, I'm not sure that it would work with my mountain bike..unless I'm mistaken. I've also got a 5 speed cassette to worry about too.

Any suggestions?

RedB66 · #2 04-04-2009, 06:56 PM

I've been looking at those Husky wheels also. I think that the T24 is a 24" wheel.

Cabinfever1977 · #3 04-04-2009, 06:56 PM

spend a little more and get a new bike at walmart for $70-$99,keep your old bike for parts.

Josh380 · #4 04-04-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cabinfever1977

spend a little more and get a new bike at walmart for $70-$99,keep your old bike for parts.

Yeah, I could buy a throw away bike from wal mart, but the problem still exists. The wheel and spokes weren't designed for a motorized chain drive system. The spokes will still break.

I'm not willing to spend $50 a month on a new wheel to keep rolling.

And Redb66, it seems that you actually don't have to be a dealer to buy. I was able to create an account and have gone all the way to the portion where you give your CC number. I think it just asks for a company name if you own a bike shop or bike company. The fields are italicized which indicates to me that the fields are optional. In fact, when you get to the CC info page, it indicates at the bottom that the italicized fields are optional.

dvddtz · #5 04-04-2009, 07:51 PM

My Wal-Mart special, $86.00, has 1200 miles with original wheels, never broken one spoke (knock on wood). I think they must be like the engines, some are good some are bad.

HoughMade · #6 04-04-2009, 07:53 PM

I have Husky wheels, front and back- the heavy duty ones with 11ga spokes. I can't tell you if they would fit your bike, but the fit mine with a standard cruiser frame fine. When you get a look at 11ga spokes and compare them with standard 14ga, you will understand why I have no fear of broken spokes.

Cabinfever1977 · #7 04-04-2009, 07:55 PM

maybe a bad install job,that would cause the spokes to brake too.
you could buy a spokeless mag wheel.

Josh380 · #8 04-04-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Cabinfever1977

maybe a bad install job,that would cause the spokes to brake too.
you could buy a spokeless mag wheel.

Hmm...interesting idea. Could you provide a link to a specific site that would sell these?

I haven't mentioned it, but I suppose it's important. This motor is mounted to a Roadmaster MTB with 26" Alex X-101 rims.

Cabinfever1977 · #9 04-04-2009, 08:58 PM

aerospoke and synergy sells 26" mag wheels,but there strong and very expensive.$300-500
heres a link for wheels and bike parts,but i dont think they have mag wheels bigger than 20",but they might have a heavy duty spoke wheel.
Mag Wheels | BikepartsUSA
or you can try e-bay: they have some 26" mags for $80-160

Sydneysider · #10 04-04-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh380

Hmm...interesting idea. Could you provide a link to a specific site that would sell these?

I haven't mentioned it, but I suppose it's important. This motor is mounted to a Roadmaster MTB with 26" Alex X-101 rims.

I used to have alota problems with spoke wheels before I moved on to "no spoke" wheels from ebay. Theyre tough as. Check this out:

Unique No Spoke 26" Bike Rims-For 7 Gears:Satin Black - eBay Bicycle Parts, Cycling, Outdoor Sports, Sporting Goods. (end time 11-Apr-09 18:59:04 AEST)

But you gotta do a little mod on the rear sprocket to fit it in but I dont have any more broken spokes (or nuts!)