Bontrager Rhythm Pro, rim only?

[the Swede]

Hi ,
I have wrecked my Bontrager Rhythm Pro (26") rim and need a replacment one.
It is a 28h version. Any tips on web-companies keeping stock of rim only and not just complete wheel builds?

Thanks!

[shiggy]

Hi ,
I have wrecked my Bontrager Rhythm Pro (26") rim and need a replacment one.
It is a 28h version. Any tips on web-companies keeping stock of rim only and not just complete wheel builds?

Thanks!

Bonty (Trek) does not allow web sales. Order through a Trek dealer.

[Tim-ti]

I too need a replacement rim for a (29") Rhythm Pro, I'm also after hub adapters to get these on a 100/135 bike. My local Trek dealer tells me that the rims aren't available, the adapters are about $50/wheel.

I'm having a hard time believing this, so I've asked the question on the Bontrager web site - which tells me I'll get a response in 2-3 business days.

Does anyone here know if these rims are available, the part numbers and msrp?

[RollingWanderer]

Shiggy is spot on with Trek/Bontrager not allowing their dealers to sell online.

IMO, for both the OP and Tim-ti, I'd look into other rim alternatives. I knows Stan's Crest EX rims come in 26" 28-hole variety for the OP. I'm sure there are many other wheel/rim manufacturers that also have options.

I do like Trek bikes and Bontrager parts...I have owned 4 different (still have 2) Treks, but I will say that Trek/Bontrager thinks a lot (read: $$$) of their parts and I think there are typically better alternatives for the $.

-RW

[Tim-ti]

I don't need to buy online, but my local dealer can't find the part numbers, that's what I'm looking for help with. Back in the day, replacement rims were available, I believe they still should be, and I'm sure the hub adapters should cost less than this, I think perhaps the dealer only found replacement adapter/axle/bearing sets.

I like the look of the Stan's rims, and if I can't get the OE replacement I'll probably go with those.

The OE part has some advantages to me: I already have the Bonty rim strip, the correct length spokes (perhaps my spokes would work with a Stan's rim ERD, I've not checked), matchy-matchy graphics and that swapping a rim by strapping the rims together is a little less work than replacing spokes (if that's needed).

[shiggy]

I don't need to buy online, but my local dealer can't find the part numbers, that's what I'm looking for help with. Back in the day, replacement rims were available, I believe they still should be, and I'm sure the hub adapters should cost less than this, I think perhaps the dealer only found replacement adapter/axle/bearing sets.

I like the look of the Stan's rims, and if I can't get the OE replacement I'll probably go with those.

The OE part has some advantages to me: I already have the Bonty rim strip, the correct length spokes (perhaps my spokes would work with a Stan's rim ERD, I've not checked), matchy-matchy graphics and that swapping a rim by strapping the rims together is a little less work than replacing spokes (if that's needed).

I would not use Notubes rims if you gave them to me.

Check with Mike C at lacemine29.com for Bonty rim and parts availability. He tends to have a better idea of trek's stock than most LBSs

[Tim-ti]

I got my reply from Trek (they were very quick): "replacement rim for your Rhythm Pro front wheel is W425726 and this has an MSRP of $169.99. The axle end cap kit for the front is 426846 and this will have an MSRP of $49.99. The end cap kit for the rear is 426845 and this will have an MSRP of $59.99."

[shiggy]

I got my reply from Trek (they were very quick): "replacement rim for your Rhythm Pro front wheel is W425726 and this has an MSRP of $169.99. The axle end cap kit for the front is 426846 and this will have an MSRP of $49.99. The end cap kit for the rear is 426845 and this will have an MSRP of $59.99."

There should be a less expensive, non-Pro rim available, too.