Bike Wheels
Understanding Bicycle Wheels
When you start talking about bicycle wheels, it pays to have some insight into their key components. The hub, rim, spokes, and nipples are the most important parts of the wheelset that you should know about.
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Hub: The wheel spins around the hub that sits at its axis. Your rear bike wheel includes a hub that uses a freehub mechanism to allow your bike to coast, but that also moves you forward when you pedal. The hub contains the axle, which is what attaches the wheel to the bike.
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Spokes: The number of spokes per wheel and the material choice are important considerations. The spokes fundamentally lace the hubs to the rim.
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Nipples: The spokes thread into a special nut called a nipple that allow you to straighten your bicycle wheels by adjusting the tension.
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Rim: The rim holds the tire, while providing a braking surface for rim-brake bikes.
Upgrade your performance with new bicycle wheels
One of the easiest ways to improve your bike’s performance without having to buy a new bike is through a bicycle wheel upgrade. Better material, bearings and hubs can give you a major performance boost. Stepping up to carbon fiber rims over alloy rims will give you greater wheel strength, lesser weight, and more aerodynamic qualities. Even changing the hubs on your rear bike wheels can make a massive difference buy delivering better pedaling efficiency with faster hub engagement to make your bike more responsive.
Selecting the right bicycle wheel
If you’re looking to upgrade your bike’s performance, you’ll have to take into consideration the type of riding you do during the selection process. Lighter bicycle wheels will greatly improve your ability to climb. Stronger bicycle wheels will be a major plus if you’re into touring or mountain biking. Aerodynamic bike wheels will make road riding easier. If you’re looking for greater comfort or a more forgiving ride, wider bicycle wheels will do the trick.
Whether you’re replacing your bicycle wheels or upgrading them, the selection process can be daunting. For starters, bike wheels are specific to the front and rear of your bike. Then there are other factors like tire dimensions, brake type, your axle attachment and dimensions, rear hub type and actual tire type. It pays to get insights from trained sales staff like ours to help you determine the ideal wheelset for your riding needs.
Extend bike wheel life with maintenance
Once you’ve finally decided on the right bicycle wheel, you’ll want to make sure you protect them with solid maintenance. Regular tune-ups are a good idea to make sure your bike wheels are perfectly round and spokes are tightened to the correct tension. Wheels repairs can also be made to extend their life and avoid replacement.
Our bike shop carries replacement bicycle wheels from these great manufacturers:
– Reynolds
– HED
– Easton
– Sram
– American Classic
– Bontrager
– Velocity
– Zipp
– Enve
Plus, we have Reynolds and Zipp demo wheels in stock.
Ready to Buy New Bicycle Wheels?
Ultimately, the ideal set of bicycle wheels will provide the correct balance of light weight, strength and durability to match your riding style, while doing so a price that makes you happy. Whether you’re looking for replacement bicycle wheels or an upgrade to boost your ride, we have the best brand bike wheels for sale at our bike store. You can trust, we’ll hook you up with the right bicycle wheel to rock your ride. Call our bicycle store at 914-666-4044 or stop by to arrange a test ride.
