Front wheel was stolen from Retrospec Ascent 27.5 Mountain Bike. It is a 27.5 x 2.10 tire. Guessing I need a new wheel, tire, and Axle…can someone else advise if there’s anything else I’ll need? And suggestions what/where to get?
by marksaba20
Front wheel was stolen from Retrospec Ascent 27.5 Mountain Bike. It is a 27.5 x 2.10 tire. Guessing I need a new wheel, tire, and Axle…can someone else advise if there’s anything else I’ll need? And suggestions what/where to get?
by marksaba20
26 Comments
Sorry to hear man, you might find luck going to a bike coop in your area. They usually have equipment for cheap
Take it to your LBS and get expert advice on parts needed.
Too bad it wasn’t the rear, there’s an extra one still attached to the rack. 😂
But seriously, you’ll need a new wheel (rim, spokes and hub), tire, tube and disc brake rotor. Goes without saying but just buy the same size as the rear including the rotor.
From the look of that rack the guy is coming back to have another go.
You should connect with the person that had everything but the front wheel stolen
I’m assuming yours is a 29″ wheel. You’ll need a new wheel, tire, tube and rotor. Potentially a rim strip as well. Get doublewalled and make sure it’s a QR and not thru axle.
This one’s in stock and it’s $99 at most shops:
* **QBP #:** WE8610
* **Manufacturer Part Number:** WE8610
* **UPC:** 708752056879
I’d also buy a 3′ cable to discourage future thefts of your front wheel.
You need a QR disc front wheel, same diameter as the rear. A QR, tube and rim strip and a tube (assuming you’re not running tubeless). Also a disc, making sure you get the right diameter.
Can you do wheelie?
In retrospec you should have run a cable through your front wheel
A long with a new wheel but a long cable lock to run between the frame and wheels when locking the bike up to prevent a repeat. The cable locks can easily be cut, but they usually don’t bother to get just a wheel unless it’s a real high end rim.
A second lock? That sucks.
Try to find a decent rack after you get a new front wheel. That particular type is not secure at all.
maybe get some pinheads and a good bike lock
In *lowers glasses* retrospect, a lock through both wheels would have helped here.
Why I don’t trust quick release in public
At least it’s only the wheel and not everything but the wheel like the one behind your bike. Do you think the thief has a complete bike?
it appears you have only locked the back wheel to the rack? you are lucky that the front wheel is the only thing missing.always lock through the frame. better yet, go through the frame and back wheel both.
At least you didn’t get your whole bike stolen like the guy next to you haha
You’re lucky they didn’t leave the rear wheel and take the rest of the bike
The one that’s chained up next to you imo
Whoever stole the dudes bike beside you needed your wheel to ride off. Fuckin rip
Everything you need to buy is locked on next parking space except QR skewer.
Buy a 100mm QR skewer than contact the owner of the wheel who parked next to your bike.
The true gem is the Cannondale in the back and yet the thief went for this crap
God left a front wheel for you
Dude lost his keys and swiped your wheel
ideally, a new front wheel