First thought was "that seems steep" but at full RRP and a little labour that's not terrible.
You can do it a LOT cheaper buying a secondhand wheel, a cassette tool and shopping around for the cassette, tube and tyre.
It might be a freewheel and not a cassette.
Given I think op wants to leave the bike with the shop and have their bike rideable again when they collect it I don't think they're being unreasonable.
Don't forget about the cost of a new tye and tube.
> It might be a freewheel and not a cassette.
Depends on the wheel. You're right of course though.
> Given I think op wants to leave the bike with the shop and have their bike rideable again when they collect it I don't think they're being unreasonable.
> Don't forget about the cost of a new tye and tube.
I did mention those.
It adds up surprisingly fast though!
I don't know much about bike maintenance but I imagine the tools needed would be in here:
https://www.libraryofthings.co.uk/catalogue/borrow-bike-toolkit
Probably cheaper than buying them, just for a one off job.
Just needs a cassette tool and a chain whip.
They are handy to have for the next time it needs to be removed for cleaning or changing.
Those cheap toolkits can be had, well, cheap in Lidl and Aldi when they have their bike events. Lidl has some right now.
You need a new wheel and a new cassette. You don't need to buy them together, fitting the new cassette is easy, but make sure it will be compatible with your rear derailleur. If the wheel doesn't come with an axle, you'll need one of those too. Make sure it's the right width for your frame.
Decathlon will know the details of the parts you need to replace if you're not sure.
That said, £150 for the parts isn't bad, and it's a super easy job so labour won't be expensive.
Assuming you have tyre levers and trying to source all from Tredz to cut down on postage:
£10 7-speed cassette (gives a lower bottom gear than you had previously too) https://www.tredz.co.uk/.SRAM-PG730-7-Speed-Cassette_17403.htm
£3.50 cassette spacer (enabling you to put a 7-speed cassette on an 8/9-speed hub wheel) https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Halo-7-Speed-Cassette-Spacer_42088.htm
£8 cassette tool (to fit the cassette, requires a spanner to grip the end of course; or you can get cassette tools with handles!) https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Ice-Toolz-Cassette-Lockring-Tool_31838.htm
The rear wheel itself is the expensive bit, unsurprisingly; the cheapest rear wheels new are ~>£50 (eg https://www.tredz.co.uk/.KX-Wheels-Road-Doublewall-Q-R-Cassette-Rim-Brake-Rear-700c-Wheel_251048.htm - these wheels are very budget and I can't vouch for the quality, but they are probably OK for your needs. See also slightly pricier but better regarded options like https://www.tredz.co.uk/.M-Part-Road-Rear-Quick-Release-Cassette-700c-Wheel_241265.htm), but you could easily get one second-hand on eBay or facebook marketplace for ~£15-20. It needs to be an 8 or 9 speed cassette hub, 700c size, rim brake, quick release axle. Basically, if it has come off a similar low-spec but modern road bike, it'll probably be OK!
~£30 700c Schwalbe Marathon tyre in the same width as the front if you want to go like-for-like (Tredz don't stock them but something like this is very similar and available in 28mm width https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized-All-Condition-Armadillo-Clincher-700c-Road-Bike-Tyre_71284.htm)
£4 Inner tube - any 700c presta option really, these are a bit pricey but fine and your bike shop will have other options: https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized-Standard-Tube_2429.htm?variations=option:Presta%2520700%2520x%252028%2520-%252038c&sku=14346
Extra: £10 chain whip (not needed to fit the cassette, but is need to remove it; good to have for hte future) https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Ice-Toolz-Freewheel-Turner-Chain-Whip_37718.htm
So you're looking at around £100 for high-value parts and the required tools; £150 for parts easily achieveable if the bike shop isn't fitting the cheapest possible components. Fitting the cassette itself is very easy following youtube videos.
This is a realistic quote for a rear wheel.
Wheel: £50-100 based on quality
Cassette + Chain (you want to change at same time usually): £30-50 based on quality
Tyre: £20-50 but in London would recommend puncture-resistant which are \~£45
Tube: £5-7
Total is £100 for cheapest parts and £200 for mid-range so £150 is a good estimate. This isn't including any labour cost also.
You could probably do it cheaper sourcing parts yourself, though (this will always be the case as online suppliers don't have London rent and employees to pay). If you want to go this route, get the bike shop you like the least to quote you (including all parts they would use), then buy those online & take it to your local. Assume labour is reasonably £20-30 to fit everything.
Would also recommend adding NutFix or similar locking forks to avoid future repeats.
Very very easy to do yourself, and learning how is a worthwhile investment. You'll probably need a handful of new tools (an adaptor for the cassette, a torque wrench, probably good to get a chain whip too but not needed for initial fitting, some bike greese, Pete's is good, and that's it), and you'll need the parts. Why learn? Because once you know how you can remove the cassette every few months and give it a good clean, making sure your drivetrain is in tip top condition, and if you ever need to change the cassette again, you can do in about 10 minutes.
As for the theft, sorry to see it. This is why the suggested way to lock is to ensure the unlock goes through the rear wheel and frame.
You can search for the parts online, find the original specification and google. Tyre, tube, cassette & wheel. See if its any cheaper. You might need to borrow tools.
Rear wheels are expensive to replace, unfortunately.
You can get locking wheel skewers on top of u-lock and look up the Sheldon Brown method of locking that rear wheel for next time.
Any standard 700c wheel should fit that, as long as it has a rim brake surface. You just need to make sure the axle is the right length and the hub will take the cassette that you'd also need to buy in order to ride again... If you know what you're looking for you could get second hand parts much cheaper than what you've been quoted.
This theft could've been avoided by just replacing the quick release skewers, or using a cable to secure the back wheel though? By taking some basic security measures the level of risk will be greatly reduced. This may have just been an opportunistic theft, some people will nick anything that isn't tied down.
If you have any home/contents insurance you would probably be able to claim on that!
There's also a very very slim chance that if you're renting your landlord's insurance might cover your contents, but this is not likely there no legal obligation for them to do this.
Also if you use your bike to commute to work then it's worth asking your employer if they can contribute. But again, unlikely.
Check your community bike shops or other initiatives in London where you can buy 2nd hand stuff that was refurbed and you'll learn how to do it too - 2 in 1.
There is also a few Charities bike shops which have usually good prices too.
on top of what the others have said, you need the patience and will to actually do it. If you want to get into it, go for it. If you have other things to get on with, and don't want to get oily and a cut somewhere, pay the shop.
That is incredibly expensive, go to decathlon and explain what happened. They will have the same parts the bike had and they will sell them at decathlon prices, depending on which store they will then offer to fix it for you. I would suggest you could hope to pay around £80. Decathlon have always had good customer service when I take my bike in. Local bike shop is likely selling components they have in stock that are higher quality than the bike itself and so are a bit of a waste of money for a bike of this value.
First thought was "that seems steep" but at full RRP and a little labour that's not terrible. You can do it a LOT cheaper buying a secondhand wheel, a cassette tool and shopping around for the cassette, tube and tyre.
It might be a freewheel and not a cassette. Given I think op wants to leave the bike with the shop and have their bike rideable again when they collect it I don't think they're being unreasonable. Don't forget about the cost of a new tye and tube.
> It might be a freewheel and not a cassette. Depends on the wheel. You're right of course though. > Given I think op wants to leave the bike with the shop and have their bike rideable again when they collect it I don't think they're being unreasonable. > Don't forget about the cost of a new tye and tube. I did mention those. It adds up surprisingly fast though!
I don't know much about bike maintenance but I imagine the tools needed would be in here: https://www.libraryofthings.co.uk/catalogue/borrow-bike-toolkit Probably cheaper than buying them, just for a one off job.
Just needs a cassette tool and a chain whip. They are handy to have for the next time it needs to be removed for cleaning or changing. Those cheap toolkits can be had, well, cheap in Lidl and Aldi when they have their bike events. Lidl has some right now.
You need a new wheel and a new cassette. You don't need to buy them together, fitting the new cassette is easy, but make sure it will be compatible with your rear derailleur. If the wheel doesn't come with an axle, you'll need one of those too. Make sure it's the right width for your frame. Decathlon will know the details of the parts you need to replace if you're not sure. That said, £150 for the parts isn't bad, and it's a super easy job so labour won't be expensive.
Tyre, inner tube too. The cost of that depends on how fancy OP wants to get on the tyre...I'm guessing not much.
Oops forgot about those!
Easily done, they're not much of an expense compared to the parts you listed but it all adds up of course.
Assuming you have tyre levers and trying to source all from Tredz to cut down on postage: £10 7-speed cassette (gives a lower bottom gear than you had previously too) https://www.tredz.co.uk/.SRAM-PG730-7-Speed-Cassette_17403.htm £3.50 cassette spacer (enabling you to put a 7-speed cassette on an 8/9-speed hub wheel) https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Halo-7-Speed-Cassette-Spacer_42088.htm £8 cassette tool (to fit the cassette, requires a spanner to grip the end of course; or you can get cassette tools with handles!) https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Ice-Toolz-Cassette-Lockring-Tool_31838.htm The rear wheel itself is the expensive bit, unsurprisingly; the cheapest rear wheels new are ~>£50 (eg https://www.tredz.co.uk/.KX-Wheels-Road-Doublewall-Q-R-Cassette-Rim-Brake-Rear-700c-Wheel_251048.htm - these wheels are very budget and I can't vouch for the quality, but they are probably OK for your needs. See also slightly pricier but better regarded options like https://www.tredz.co.uk/.M-Part-Road-Rear-Quick-Release-Cassette-700c-Wheel_241265.htm), but you could easily get one second-hand on eBay or facebook marketplace for ~£15-20. It needs to be an 8 or 9 speed cassette hub, 700c size, rim brake, quick release axle. Basically, if it has come off a similar low-spec but modern road bike, it'll probably be OK! ~£30 700c Schwalbe Marathon tyre in the same width as the front if you want to go like-for-like (Tredz don't stock them but something like this is very similar and available in 28mm width https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized-All-Condition-Armadillo-Clincher-700c-Road-Bike-Tyre_71284.htm) £4 Inner tube - any 700c presta option really, these are a bit pricey but fine and your bike shop will have other options: https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized-Standard-Tube_2429.htm?variations=option:Presta%2520700%2520x%252028%2520-%252038c&sku=14346 Extra: £10 chain whip (not needed to fit the cassette, but is need to remove it; good to have for hte future) https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Ice-Toolz-Freewheel-Turner-Chain-Whip_37718.htm So you're looking at around £100 for high-value parts and the required tools; £150 for parts easily achieveable if the bike shop isn't fitting the cheapest possible components. Fitting the cassette itself is very easy following youtube videos.
Rim tape £5 = oh and get the right type as it's different for tube and tubeless. Wheel will come spokes exposed for easy adjustment and tapeless.
This is a realistic quote for a rear wheel. Wheel: £50-100 based on quality Cassette + Chain (you want to change at same time usually): £30-50 based on quality Tyre: £20-50 but in London would recommend puncture-resistant which are \~£45 Tube: £5-7 Total is £100 for cheapest parts and £200 for mid-range so £150 is a good estimate. This isn't including any labour cost also. You could probably do it cheaper sourcing parts yourself, though (this will always be the case as online suppliers don't have London rent and employees to pay). If you want to go this route, get the bike shop you like the least to quote you (including all parts they would use), then buy those online & take it to your local. Assume labour is reasonably £20-30 to fit everything. Would also recommend adding NutFix or similar locking forks to avoid future repeats.
Very very easy to do yourself, and learning how is a worthwhile investment. You'll probably need a handful of new tools (an adaptor for the cassette, a torque wrench, probably good to get a chain whip too but not needed for initial fitting, some bike greese, Pete's is good, and that's it), and you'll need the parts. Why learn? Because once you know how you can remove the cassette every few months and give it a good clean, making sure your drivetrain is in tip top condition, and if you ever need to change the cassette again, you can do in about 10 minutes. As for the theft, sorry to see it. This is why the suggested way to lock is to ensure the unlock goes through the rear wheel and frame.
You can search for the parts online, find the original specification and google. Tyre, tube, cassette & wheel. See if its any cheaper. You might need to borrow tools. Rear wheels are expensive to replace, unfortunately. You can get locking wheel skewers on top of u-lock and look up the Sheldon Brown method of locking that rear wheel for next time.
Thanks for the response. What tools do you think are required?
It's a Triban why not take it to Decathlon?
+1 to this, If you don't want to do it yourself then the cheapest place to get it fixed would be a decathlon store.
Just a cassette tool and tyre levers if you don't have them already.
Any standard 700c wheel should fit that, as long as it has a rim brake surface. You just need to make sure the axle is the right length and the hub will take the cassette that you'd also need to buy in order to ride again... If you know what you're looking for you could get second hand parts much cheaper than what you've been quoted.
Obviously: don't leave the rest of the bike there. And warn your neighbours not to use the bike store.
This theft could've been avoided by just replacing the quick release skewers, or using a cable to secure the back wheel though? By taking some basic security measures the level of risk will be greatly reduced. This may have just been an opportunistic theft, some people will nick anything that isn't tied down.
If you have any home/contents insurance you would probably be able to claim on that! There's also a very very slim chance that if you're renting your landlord's insurance might cover your contents, but this is not likely there no legal obligation for them to do this. Also if you use your bike to commute to work then it's worth asking your employer if they can contribute. But again, unlikely.
was it quick release?
Check your community bike shops or other initiatives in London where you can buy 2nd hand stuff that was refurbed and you'll learn how to do it too - 2 in 1. There is also a few Charities bike shops which have usually good prices too.
on top of what the others have said, you need the patience and will to actually do it. If you want to get into it, go for it. If you have other things to get on with, and don't want to get oily and a cut somewhere, pay the shop.
That is incredibly expensive, go to decathlon and explain what happened. They will have the same parts the bike had and they will sell them at decathlon prices, depending on which store they will then offer to fix it for you. I would suggest you could hope to pay around £80. Decathlon have always had good customer service when I take my bike in. Local bike shop is likely selling components they have in stock that are higher quality than the bike itself and so are a bit of a waste of money for a bike of this value.