woolyhead   15 #13 Posted September 4, 2019 Yes, Geared. As you say, back in the day you could dismantle something, replace the worn part and it'd work like new. Today you can throw parts away and fit all new bits. Except that throwing a bicycle wheel away and buying a new one is expensive. And reaming out a bearing cup is quite an unusual thing to do. Could you do it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Janus   28 #14 Posted September 4, 2019 It feels good when a item can be repaired and not thrown away. Sometimes we have to let go and move on. To put things in perspective, I bought two road bikes. Not top end stuff, but half decent aluminium with carbon fork. The wheels that were fitted to both bikes are Mavic Aksium. I could probably buy a brand new bottom of the range bike from Halfords for the price of a pair these wheels at replacement cost without tyres.   Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Bargepole23   337 #15 Posted September 6, 2019 On 04/09/2019 at 17:03, Janus said: It feels good when a item can be repaired and not thrown away. Sometimes we have to let go and move on. To put things in perspective, I bought two road bikes. Not top end stuff, but half decent aluminium with carbon fork. The wheels that were fitted to both bikes are Mavic Aksium. I could probably buy a brand new bottom of the range bike from Halfords for the price of a pair these wheels at replacement cost without tyres.   Horrible wheels tho..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
