[Septimiu]

I bought last week a MTB Merida Big Nine TFS 500 and unfortunately I had a car accident, the front wheel (rim: Merida Big Nine pro D) is damage and needs to be replace with a new one. In this case what should I do, try to find a supplier for merida parts (very very hard to find), change the rims (also very hard) or change the wheels. I hope that someone will help me!

 

[dansmith9999]

Depends on the damage. You wouldn't want to replace the rim only to find the integrity of the spokes is compromised. If you hit the car / car hit you hard enough to damage the wheel I would buy a new wheel. If your claiming against someone elses insurance I would get a pair of something else.
Hope you're ok

 

[JCavilia]

If you want to get riding again quickly, get a front wheel. It doesn't need to match. Pretty much any MTB front wheel will work.

 

[Nater]

Pretty much any MTB front wheel will work.

So long as it's compatible with the axle mounting system of the fork.