New Bike Wheel

[phelpsNY]

Hello Everybody,

I’m new to biking and recently was given a Trek 3700. My rear wheel is bent and needs to be replaced. Can anybody link me a good wheel to use? I’m confused on what type of wheel to get and disc brakes?

its a 2012 trek 3700

thanks, new to this.

[Alvin Mullen]

are you saying it has disc brakes or you want to convert to disc brakes?

[phelpsNY]

<p style=”text-align: center;”>It already had disc brakes.</p>

[Delia Hogue]

Mavic Crossride wheels for $119. you can also use handbuilt XC717 for your bike. this awesome wheelset.

[FredCook ✓ supporter]

I second the Mavic Crossride suggestion.  Very capable wheelset for the price.  Straight pull spokes, QC standard, disc only (standard 5 bolt).  Probably a little wider (internal) that you have now, so tires will be effectively a little wider (not a bad thing).  Shimano and SRAM hub standards available.  And yes, they are available new in 26″.

[Mikedadanger]

Hi, I have on older trek 3700 with disc up front and rim breaks in the back. I bent the front wheel and found a replacement on Craigslist for 20 bucks.

With all the standards out there it gets confusing.

With disc brakes you’ll want to find a QR rear wheel, not QR15. QR wheels take a standard older style quick release skewer. Higher range MTN bikes take a beefier 15mm skewer(QR15). You’ll want to double check which kind you have.

I’d search craigslist for a decent wheelset if I were you. The stock wheels can bend under hard cornering of rough riding. Don’t spend too much as 26in wheels are considered outdated and you can get a decent set for 40-50$. Most 26 in wheels will take a Shimano cassette

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