I want to put a 17" rear on my nc30 race bike but am finding nc35 ones hard to come by and expensive!!
Is there an alternative solution to this?
I.e another manufacturers wheel or a cheaper option?

You can fit a VFR750FS rear wheel using the hub exchange service with Rick Oliver where you send him yours and he sends you back a remachined one to accept the 4 bolt design of the new wheel. In the end it doesnt feel much cheaper than a NC35 one but its certainly easier to find.

Rick Oliver: http://www.rvf.dk/rickoliver/

I do not know what is happening with this project but it sounds like what you are looking for.
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