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Post by Whitestar1 on Aug 14, 2013 17:28:20 GMT
mine are schwalbe luganoes and are supposed to be puncture proof - hmm, those last two words are negated by what actually happened. I can confirm Luganos are definately not puncture proof. Two so far... well well so its Continentals GP400 S next time round or should I go Schwalbe Durano Plus Performance Folding Road Tyre 25c?
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Post by Whitestar1 on Aug 14, 2013 17:32:19 GMT
rear wheel off .... 2 mins new tube 5 mions pump a bit pump a bit more pump hard 5 mins rear wheel back on, 3 goes, chain and gunk everywhere. turn bike over. wheel falls off. try again...........say 20 mins total time .....................AGES anyone else have 'getting rear wheel back on' nightmares??? all the time no matter how they say just position the chain on cranks/cassette.
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Post by echo7 on Aug 14, 2013 18:22:38 GMT
I bought some schwalbe marathon pluses to make my country lane commute safer/ more comfortable on recommendation from the guys at decathlon... However, after a number of attempts I still can't fit them! I've tried on the original stock wheels and on my new ones, but both times I've had to take them in to Halfords to get them to do it for me (apparently there's a nack)
Not sure why I carry a spare inner tube and patches!!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2013 18:43:32 GMT
15 minutes tops. I carry one spare tube and a patch kit. I'm lucky in that I haven't punctured out on the road yet so depending on conditions that 15 minutes could go up.
It is a fairly easy job though. Or so I think.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2013 18:52:06 GMT
The valve converter is a great idea. Might get a few, I know they'll get lost.
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Post by ukdaws on Aug 14, 2013 18:54:28 GMT
Now he can change a tube a lot quicker than me...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2013 19:17:19 GMT
Not so easy to remove a road tyre by hand I would say but I'm sure you'll post another video to prove me wrong.
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Post by ukdaws on Aug 14, 2013 19:35:00 GMT
This is a lot quicker but he is not blindfolded!!
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Post by chas on Aug 14, 2013 20:45:08 GMT
Out of interest has anyone used self adhesive patches instead? If so, any good? I carry the Park glueless patches along with 1 spare tube, when I had to use one once it seemed to work well initially but failed the following week on a hot day - the glue seemed to have softened with the heat. I still carry them for emergencies as they're so small and light but would now replace the tube when I get home.
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Post by Whitestar1 on Aug 15, 2013 9:00:12 GMT
Thanks very much for this! Wasn't aware there was a converter for the valves types: Brass Pump Adaptor Presta Valves Converter Schrader Valves Adapter --- Great for Bike Bicycle on Amazon for Β£1.57.
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Post by Whitestar1 on Aug 15, 2013 9:05:34 GMT
Now he can change a tube a lot quicker than me... Agreed that was funny too. Yet what would he do if he was caught in the middle of nowhere and with a mini-pump and a road bike?
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Post by Whitestar1 on Aug 15, 2013 9:08:50 GMT
Not so easy to remove a road tyre by hand I would say but I'm sure you'll post another video to prove me wrong. Yes he did! Persistent he is!
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Post by Radchenister on Aug 15, 2013 9:51:02 GMT
Now he can change a tube a lot quicker than me... Agreed that was funny too. Yet what would he do if he was caught in the middle of nowhere and with a mini-pump and a road bike? Of course he could but he wouldn't bother with a dodgy pump, you'll only try that once, as I did with robertsims, we both have new pumps now ... but of course, you can carry on making life difficult for yourself if you like but it's technique and nous to be prepared that'll give you 'what it takes' to get it changed quickly ! I currently carry one of these (below) on longer runs, donated by my racer mate, the handle has various notches to make it the correct length to fit under the top tube and it also folds out to make pumping easier. It's powerful and will inflate a tyre in perhaps half a minute of relaxed exertion: www.wiggle.co.uk/park-tools-dail-adjustable-frame-pump/ his words to me were 'I use my bike for commuting and can get by with a little pump as never far from a garage', if you're out building distance, especailly in Wales where you get miles from anywhere, don't mess about and get something you know will get you sorted' - wise words. When I have a significant future date, something like this will be on the list for carrying (note it's the 120psi one): www.wiggle.co.uk/lezyne-pressure-drive-mini-abs-pump-small/We might just make an educational and informative thread of this yet !?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2013 10:17:48 GMT
Not so easy to remove a road tyre by hand I would say but I'm sure you'll post another video to prove me wrong. Yes he did! Persistent he is! He is isn't he?! But that 2nd video, the tyre doesn't look like a road bike tyre. Well to me anyways.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2013 10:23:01 GMT
anyone else have 'getting rear wheel back on' nightmares??? Yep! The few times I've put the T3a in the car the back wheel has been really tricky to get off, even with the gears set to a sensible tension. Just no room to move. Takes seconds with the MTB but the clearance to the frame is much greater in all directions.
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