Wheels & Hubs

Bike wheels: MTB wheels, road wheels... see the whole offer!

Without wheels, there is no bike, but making sure you have the right wheel can transform your ride. Whether you’re hitting off-road trails or racing on asphalt, enhance your ride by choosing from an extensive range of top quality wheels and accessories on Bikester.co.uk, from leading manufacturers, including Shimano, Zipp, Mavic and DT Swiss.

Make sure you have the right bike wheels

Having the right wheel has a profound effect on your ride, from the speed, weight and how smooth your ride is, to how easy the bike is to handle and its overall performance. Whether you are replacing your wheel because of wear and tear, you hit a giant pothole, or you simply want an upgrade, it’s important to consider the type of riding you plan to do and where you will be doing it.

Bicycle wheels all have three things in common, they feature three key parts – the rim, hub and spokes. After that, all models vary, and, just like there are many types of bike models out there, there are many types of bike wheels that will complement your ride in different ways. For example, a road bike wheel would not be suitable for off-road dirt tracks and rough terrain, while mountain bike wheels will be your best friend. Put a road bike wheel on asphalt, though, and you’ll glide.

If you are planning to race or go road cycling, then it’s likely you’ll want a lightweight and aerodynamic wheel that combines speed with durability. Road racing bike wheels are generally much narrower and much easier to manoeuvre, therefore there’s less friction and rolling distance and less effort needed to accelerate. Generally speaking, the lighter the wheel is, the better it is for climbing, while the more aerodynamic it is, the easier it is to maintain top speed for longer. If you have a road bike, you should stick to road bike wheels, as you can’t fit a thicker mountain bike wheel onto your road bike frame (or vice versa) - they just won’t fit.

Mountain bike (MTB) wheels, on the other hand, are wider so that they can handle heavier loads and jumps as well as more challenging terrain where grip, weight, balance and performance are essential. Most MTB wheels are made from either carbon or aluminium. Aluminium is more cost-effective, while carbon, although more expensive, is much lighter. You should check your wheel size and also the types of components the rest of your bike has, to make sure the wheel will match your frame and fork.

Choose from hundreds of different models and accessories on Bikester.co.uk

Whether you own a city or touring bike, a mountain bike or road bike, we’ve got the bike wheel for every type of ride. What’s more, there is a huge choice of accessories that will further boost your experience. You can rely on the quality of the products and accessories on Bikester.co.uk, which are engineered by some of the industry’s leading engineers and manufacturers.