Where to buy a complete wheel...

[gomotomoto]

I'd like to pick up a worksman rear wheel, heavy duty with a drum brake.

Does anyone sell these (just rear wheel with drum) complete and ready to go?

 

[darkhawk22]

Pirate Cycles has some complete heavy duty wheels and may have some Worksman wheels left in stock that are not showing on their site, try calling them. I got a rear wheel with 11 Gauge spokes from them. They have always answered when I call.

Also, Sportcarpat sells Worksman wheels and they are shipped direct to your door from Worksman, scroll to the bottom of his page for details. I got my 11 Gauge Front drum wheel from Pat.

http://www.sportsmanflyer.com/

 

[chainmaker]

Although Pirates Worksman stuff is generally cheaper they dont have the rear drum wheel. Just call worksman and order one part no. 77RA http://worksmancycles.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/media/MANUALIndustrialBikes.pdf

 

[foundmydog]

Although Pirates Worksman stuff is generally cheaper they dont have the rear drum wheel. Just call worksman and order one part no. 77RA http://worksmancycles.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/media/MANUALIndustrialBikes.pdf

There are a few opinions here in this forum that mention their orders being looooong delayed and not shipping when promised... watch out for this

 

[darkhawk22]

Oh yea sorry didn't see where you mentioned rear with drum.

I believe Sportcarpat has made up some heavy duty rear wheels with drum brakes but inquire about the availability and width as I think the rear hub he uses has a bit wider axle. Also, I believe he is integrating it so that the sprocket is made onto the rear hub with drum as well.

 

[foundmydog]

There are a few opinions here in this forum that mention their orders being looooong delayed and not shipping when promised... watch out for this

YIKES... I meant from Worksman the company itself.... and NOT any other vendor you mentioned!

 

[chainmaker]

Pat does relace a wheel with a moped drum ( I believe they are 135mm) And Worksman does take little time to get what you ordered...They are a hand build shop, most of the really good products are going to have waits. That being said Pats stuff is top notch cant go wrong with it !!! Ive bought a few things from him, and plan to buy more in the future. Worksman...another fine company wouldnt hesitate to purchase from them.

 

[sportscarpat]

Yep, Worksman does have lead times and all their wheels are made to order because of all the different combinations possible. Usually takes a couple weeks to get wheels built and then another week to ship. Sometimes I can get them a little sooner than others, but not always. My price on my web site is the same as Worksman as I am a Worksman dealer. As for my rear drum that I use I have to lace those myself and the parts still have to come from Worksman (shipping costs), then I do my lacing and add the motor side sprocket system, cable stop, and bicycle side freewheel, then ship again so it get's expensive. It is also 135mm.
Pat