Wheel size 26 Inch o.l.d

Wayners

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Need a new rear wheel I decided after the new axel I bought never fitted correctly on my 26inch wheel MTB.
6 speed freewheel with 135 o l d (135mm distance across axel)
Most adverts don't mention o.l.d size so I guess you assume it's 135mm?
Is it worth getting a double rim wheel? Any recommendations? Not much of an idea what I'm buying tbh
Thanks
 

Cadence

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Feb 23, 2023
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Most 26" MTB rear wheels are 135mm OLD. Just make sure that the wheel is screw-on freewheel and not freehub (cassette). Some retailers seem to have a problem with listing them correctly!
Most front hub-motor kits seem to have black rims and silver spokes, so if you are trying to match a rear wheel to one this is decent enough:-
Raleigh 26" Rear Wheel, Mach1, Quick Release Axle | Halfords UK
Or if you just want a cheap wheel : -
Raleigh Tru-Build 26" Rear Wheel, Screw On, Nutted Axle | Halfords UK
Only single wall, nutted axle and probably galvanised steel spokes.
Available at other retailers as well as Halfords.
 
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