I seek advice on repairing a Trek 7.1 hybrid

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May 2, 2015 at 9:51 pm #1029253

Dirt
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For between $100 and $125 a local shop can get you a new wheel and install it.

Amazon.com can get you a wheel for between $60 and 80 of similar quality and you can install it yourself.

May 2, 2015 at 10:56 pm #1029255

ShawnoftheDread
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A trek 7.1 will have a cassette.

May 3, 2015 at 12:45 am #1029256

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Actually, the current specs say that the 7.1 FX has a 7 cog freewheel. If the cogs are spun off the hub and the ratchet mechanism is with the cogs, its a freewheel. If after after unscrewing the “nut” the cogs come straight off and the ratchet mechanism remains with the hub, it is a cassette. In general, with 7 cogs or less, it is a freewheel. 8 cogs or more is likely a cassette.

For online cheap wheels, I would look at nashbar or niagaracycle. The 35 refers to the width of the tire, not the rim. For that size tire, I would look for wider rims.

May 3, 2015 at 1:33 am #1029257

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@DismalScientist 114971 wrote:

Actually, the current specs say that the 7.1 FX has a 7 cog freewheel. If the cogs are spun off the hub and the ratchet mechanism is with the cogs, its a freewheel. If after after unscrewing the “nut” the cogs come straight off and the ratchet mechanism remains with the hub, it is a cassette. In general, with 7 cogs or less, it is a freewheel. 8 cogs or more is likely a cassette.

For online cheap wheels, I would look at nashbar or niagaracycle. The 35 refers to the width of the tire, not the rim. For that size tire, I would look for wider rims.

Thanks to all of you, this is extremely helpful advice.
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