Replacement city wheels

Sturdiness is key

The wheel of a city bike faces curbs, cobblestones, potholes, and heavy loads. It's best to choose a double-walled rim that is shock-resistant, and a sealed hub that is less sensitive to rain. Most adult city bikes use twenty-eight inches, which is six hundred and twenty-two millimetres, while some use twenty-six or twenty-seven and a half. Make sure to check the diameter printed on the tyre before ordering.

Other parts

Wheels and spare parts are also available in various types:

• VTC wheels.
• Children’s wheels.
• Hubs.
• Rims.
• Mudguards.
• Wheel locks.
• Bearings.

All the parts can be found on the wheels page.

Lighting and gears

The front wheel can include a dynamo hub, which powers the lights while riding, without batteries: ensure the connector is compatible with your lights. The rear wheel of a city bike often contains a hub with integrated gears, which shifts gears when stationary and protects the mechanism from dirt: choose a wheel fitted with the same hub, or compatible with the existing shifter.

Braking and mounting

Check the type of braking: machined rim for rim brakes, fitting for disc brakes, or drum brake integrated into the hub on some urban bikes. The wheel is fixed with nuts on many city bikes, which are harder to steal than a quick release. Have the tension and trueness of the new wheel checked after a few weeks of use.

Good deals

Good deals can also be found in good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, and Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are packed and sent within 24 hours. The key events of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday at the end of autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by the summer sales and back-to-school season.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find out the wheel size of my city bike?

You can read the dimensions on the side of the tyre, preferably in ETRTO. Most adult city bikes use twenty-eight inches, which is six hundred and twenty-two millimetres, while some use twenty-six or twenty-seven and a half.

Seven hundred or six hundred and fifty: what’s the difference in wheels?

The seven hundred corresponds to a rim diameter of six hundred and twenty-two millimetres, for road and city bikes. The six hundred and fifty, being smaller, comes in several diameters: check the ETRTO rating before buying.

Can a rear wheel with integrated gears be replaced?

Yes, but the new wheel must have the same hub or a compatible hub with the shifter. Reassembly involves connecting the gear cable and adjusting the indexing.

What is the advantage of a front wheel with a dynamo hub?

The dynamo hub generates electricity for the lights while riding, without batteries or recharging. It ensures visibility at all times, with barely perceptible rolling resistance.

Quick release or nut wheel: what should I choose?

Stick with the original system, compatible with the frame. Nuts resist theft better and are suitable for bikes parked in the city; the quick release allows you to remove the wheel without tools.