[Hagerbomb]

Hey I am looking for help finding a 27.5 wheel as I recently cracked mine in Tahoe and it’s not holding air. I don’t know much about wheels and just want to make sure I buy a compatible replacement. Not looking for anything super fancy, would just buy the same wheel but I cannot find it. It was a Giant pxc-2, pic attached. Thanks for your help

 

[fsrxc]

To buy a front wheel you need to know if it has a boost (15x110mm) or non-boost (15x100mm) hub.
non-boost are not as common new, but still not hard to find. I think Giant started using Boost on most MTBs around 2017.
The rim label says 19mm so the new rim/wheel could be wider (say 25-30mm).

 

[EatsDirt]

Things you need to know...
Hub width (likely 100mm or 110mm)
Axle standard (regular 9MM QR, 15mm through, etc)
Rim width (affects tire choice to a certain extent)
Disc brake standard (center lock or 6 bolt)

 

[Hagerbomb]

Thanks for the replies, more dumb questions, how do I figure those specs out? I see bolts on the disc brake so that seems obvious but the hub width and axle standard?

 

[Oliver456]

When you take your wheel off, if the axle stays attached to the wheel it is quick release, if it is separate you have a thru axle. Easiest way to find hub width is by measuring the space between the dropouts in your fork, make sure you measure the inside dimensions (width of the gap), not the total width of the fork

 

[Hagerbomb]

Ok the axle is QR just gotta measure the distance now. Ok now getting into replacements, what’s some good quality brands and is it fine just replacing the front or should I go with a set? Looking to spend like 100-150 a wheel so 300 for a set new/used.

 

[noapathy]

Pic too fuzzy - which QR are we talking about?

 

[Hagerbomb]

Pic too fuzzy - which QR are we talking about?
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Hey I’ll have to double check I’ll get you an answer when I get off work later tonight.

 

[harambe2]

If you have Giant wheels, does that mean you also have a Giant bicycle? If so, look up the wheel specs for the bike you have. You can try emailing Giant directly as well.

 

[noapathy]

If you have Giant wheels, does that mean you also have a Giant bicycle? If so, look up the wheel specs for the bike you have. You can try emailing Giant directly as well.

If it's original, that'd be an easy way for sure.

 

[Shane5001]

There's possibly a cheaper option. You can find a rim with the same 552 erd and same spoke count. Tape the new rim in line with the old, start transferring spokes one at a time. This will take some internet research on wheel building and an evening in front of the t.v., but <$100. Can use your bike as a truing stand. I've done this in the past with success, but a shop mechanic might disagree.

 

[noapathy]

Looking at the pic again, it looks like the rim seam has a tiny gap in it from the factory (see pic below) and yours took a hit at that spot and burped the tire at the same time (looks like the bead is not seated at that spot). If there's a local shop, you might ask their opinion before replacing. Even if it won't hold air tubeless, you might be able to get away with throwing a tube in there if it's structurally sound. We can't really tell you if that's the case on the interwebs.

 

[Hagerbomb]

Ok so I looked up the specs of the bike (2016 Giant Trance Advanced 2) and got the specifics of the wheel. I don’t really have a reputable bike shop in my area, but I could try REI for looking and the rims integrity.

 

[Hagerbomb]

Given those specs can you experts please point me in the direction of compatible replacements if it cannot be repaired?

 

[noapathy]

Specs are not right on that website. Here's Giant's description: "Hub: Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle" and "Fork: RockShox Sektor Gold RL Solo Air w/ 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 140mm travel". Key points underlined by me. Since you said it has 6-bolt disc and no mention of boost from Giant, but given 2017's description does, it seems like it's not.
Link to bike on their website: Trance Advanced 27.5 2 (2016) | Giant Bicycles US
So basically a 15x100mm 27.5 6-bolt disc front wheel - as for where to buy one, it's been a long while since I shopped for wheels so others will probably have a better idea.

 

[EatsDirt]

https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/list/?location=194-*-*&category=12&wheelsize=11&frontaxle=15100

 

[slapheadmofo]

Unless your ride primarily through cacti and broken glass, just throw a tube in it for a couple bucks and be done.