Need new 28" front wheel

[withiniswithout]

The bearings in my front wheel are worn and apparently it's cheaper to replace the entire wheel.

The recommended replacement wheel, equivalent to the factory original, is a Rodi Webdisc ETRTO 622 X 19C. This is an aluminum wheel that is inexpensive, about $50 plus shipping.

My bike wheel has a 160mm Shimano disc brake rotor and a quick release lever, and it has Schwalbe 28 x 1.5 tires.

The ebike is quite heavy, a Gepida Alboin. I ride on a lot of fairly rough gravel.

Any recommended wheels to consider? I am in Italy.

Update: The shop had a 28", 36 spoke wheel, slightly wider than the oddball original 19C. The price was right so I had them put this on and it's fine. I also put clip-on spoke reflectors, about the size of a cigarette, bright white cylinders. I rather like the look.

 

[Base]

What type of interface is on the hub for the brake rotor? IS or Center Lock?

 

[withiniswithout]

Does this answer what type of hub interface it is? I don't know what type it is. BTW do you have suggestions for cleaning this? It's filthy because it's hard to get in there.

 

[Base]

aha, thats an International Standard or 6-bolt rotor.

 

[Base]

https://www.mantel.com/it/ruota-posteriore-shimano-achterwiel-mt500-29-inch-cl-quick-release

that could be a replacement, you would also need to buy a Center Lock rotor https://www.mantel.com/it/freno-a-disco-shimano-deore-rt54

or just something like this https://hollandbikeshop.com/it-it/r...ont-wheel-28-23-622-disc-6-hole-black-719380/

and cleaning the hubshell? cloth and a cleaner spray and wiggle your fingers between the spokes

 

[withiniswithout]

Thanks! Several questions: The Cordo wheel size on Holland Bike Shop is 23-622, and the Rodi wheel on the bike says it is 622-19C. The Hybrid Cordo is: Rim material: Aluminum Spoke; material: Stainless steel. Is this going to be heavier, but stronger? This wheel has 32 spokes, some have 36. Can either be used? Also I don't know what axle type I have. Sorry to pepper you with so many questions.

 

[Base]

the RIM of your current wheel is from Rodi, the hub is unknown to me. This Cordo wheel has a low profile aluminum rim with eyelets, a Shimano Deore hub (honestly an good hub) and 32 spokes in a front wheel is usually enough on an E-bike, there are some really wild paths to find around lake Como but for most riding conditions on roads/gravel it would be sufficient. Rim is market with a brand, I do think that it could be a Taures from Ryde

 

[withiniswithout]

I dug deep and it appears that the Rodi Blackrock, 6-bolt, sealed bearings, ERTO 622 x 23, Hub formula DC32 9 X 100 QR is an ideal wheel for my heavy Gepida ebike. The rim is slightly wider than the stock 19C, but my Schwalbe 40mm tires, 28 X 1.5 will fit just fine and the slightly wider rim should actually be better. This wheel is €85 plus shipping.

 

[Base]

I would go for a Shimano hub, niet the formula....

 

[nativesomber]

https://www.mantel.com/it/ruota-posteriore-shimano-achterwiel-mt500-29-inch-cl-quick-release

that could be a replacement, you would also need to buy a Center Lock rotor https://www.mantel.com/it/freno-a-disco-shimano-deore-rt54

or just something like this https://hollandbikeshop.com/it-it/r...ont-wheel-28-23-622-disc-6-hole-black-719380/ geometry dash

and cleaning the hubshell? cloth and a cleaner spray and wiggle your fingers between the spokes

fit perfectly, and the little broader rim ought to be preferable. The cost of this wheel is €85 + shipping.