Rear wheel problem on Airlite 200..?

Question

Well, not exactly a fault with the product,

but basically within 3 days of buying the bike, i hit a pothole. the rear wheel is buckled and has a flatspot in it now, and it isnt under warantee or guarantee etc.

I was just wondering, is there any bike shops near grimsby that will stock a 700c rear wheel? or is it possible to remove the flatspot and buckle?

I guess it is kinda my fault for flying down the hill doing about 40mph :S

Thanks in anticipation,

Stevee.

Answer 1

700c rear wheels will be found in any bike shop- they're a very common size and I've just checked Halford's website and there's one in Grimsby. Wheels can be fixed with the proper tools but a new wheel isn't too expensive so it depends if you want the time and hassle of fixing it or the convenience of just buying a new wheel which is what I would usually do.

Edit- I'd be surprised if they don't have them in stock in their shop. My local Halfords stocks everything from racing wheels to MTB wheels and their range is a lot more extensive than what they have advertised on their website. As a last resort the following website definitely has every size of wheel.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/d/Cycle/7/1/1/