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Other Resources => Component Deals & Selection => Topic started by: ownthesky on July 21, 2025, 10:16:24 PM
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I cracked the carbon on my rear wheel and I’m hoping to find a quick replacement this summer. My game plan is to repair it with a new rim this winter when I have the time to invest. Do you folks have any recommendations for an aliexpress vendor that offers individual rear wheels? I’ve found this Superteam reseller, which seems like a decent option- my only reservation is that it’s a fairly old school narrow wheel width (18mm inner) and I prefer wider tires on the rear (ex 32mm). Open to ideas!
“Green Bike Superteam Store”
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqxMSL5
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Are you wanting to replace the rim or entire wheel?
Have you built wheels before? If it's not the exact same rim or dimensions you'll also need new spokes. And figuring out the exact lengths of each is not always easy. I'd opt to just replace the entire wheel with something more modern.
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Are you wanting to replace the rim or entire wheel?
Have you built wheels before? If it's not the exact same rim or dimensions you'll also need new spokes. And figuring out the exact lengths of each is not always easy. I'd opt to just replace the entire wheel with something more modern.
I'd be replacing the rim. The wheel is only a couple months old and Elite doesn't have a formal crash replacement policy. When I reached out, they simply directed me to the page for a new rim.
I have zero experience building wheels, so I that's why I was putting it off as a fun winter project. I've rebuilt my bike a few times, so it seems like a natural next step. What I need is simply a new rear wheel for now, as I'm currently using my old alloy wheel with a proprietary Giant hub I can't service.
I may just end up buying a new wheelset- there were Elite ENT 2.0's, they're so cheap that when you factor in time and labour etc the rim cost is very close to a full new wheelset... but I thought I'd at least reach out for some ideas on here.
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If you're limiting yourself to AliExpress I would just message sellers and ask if they would be willing to sell you only a rear wheel. Tagoola comes to mine as a good option.
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If you're limiting yourself to AliExpress I would just message sellers and ask if they would be willing to sell you only a rear wheel. Tagoola comes to mine as a good option.
Good idea!
I’m honestly sticking with Ali more for the turnaround time, the summer is halfway over and I don’t wait to wait for construction lead time and WhatsApp convos!
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Good idea!
I’m honestly sticking with Ali more for the turnaround time, the summer is halfway over and I don’t wait to wait for construction lead time and WhatsApp convos!
Hello, if you only want to buy one rear wheel, you can communicate with me directly on whatsapp.
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I bought a single front rim from Ace Sprint. Took ages as they're made to order. But overall the quality was quite good.
Reason I went with them was the rim + shipping was the cheapest. Shipping to Aus was $10 compared to $50-$60 other sellers were charging.
Only downside is a 30mm rim was very heavy. But for sub $200 aud + GST shipped i can't complain