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guys a quick question , how do retailers ship wire bead tires , i suppose if they are twisting them to fit into a smaller box will damage the wire and possibly ruin the tire ? forgive the ignorance never bought a tire from the net before.

Purchase will be made from evans or chainreaction.
 
Iraklis F.C. said:
guys a quick question , how do retailers ship wire bead tires , i suppose if they are twisting them to fit into a smaller box will damage the wire and possibly ruin the tire ? forgive the ignorance never bought a tire from the net before.

Purchase will be made from evans or chainreaction.
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They will come in a big box! similar to a wheel box.
 
I bought some and they were twisted into a longish box. Didn't harm the tyres at all - once they are on the rim and pumped up to pressure they will regain and hold their shape.
 
Hi all. Really getting into my cycling at the minute, but as I'm going on longer rides I'm getting a bit concerned about the possibility of things on the bike going wrong, then being stuck 20 miles from anywhere with no way back but a very long walk.

Was just wondering what you would take on a typical ride with regards to tools and kit for repairs?

Currently all I take is:
- spare tube
- puncture repair kit with tyre levers
- bunch of alan keys
- screwdriver
- pump

I think I should get something that would allow me to fix a snapped chain as well. Would I just need something like this where you pop out a couple of links and join them back together? (sorry if this a dumb question, as you can tell I'm new to cycling!). I do a mix of road and mtb riding as well, would this be suitable for both?

Anything else I should get, or learn how to fix? Unless it was a puncture I doubt I'd be able to fix much stuff :o
 
Tbh get yourself a good multitool, it should have all the tools you need on it, screwdrivers, allen keys, chain breaker, tyre levers etc. that way you don't carry too much.
Your list though sounds fine, i have an old mint tin with some spare links and chain pins as well.

For a multiool I have a Topeak H.e.x.u.s (word is censored :() II it is a great set, have used it extensively so far for breaking chains etc. although doesn't seem to be available anymore, maybe replaced by a new model. here it is
 
I've got on of those park chain tools and its excellent. Small enough to carry with you, but good enough that I use it at home too. Get some quick links for the chain too.

Did Cut Gate today. Absolutely fantastic ride, started at Langsett, rode to the cairn and rode back (did the ladybower end on Friday and wasn't that impressed tbh).

Forgot to put sun tan lotion on though, I look like a lobster refereeing a snooker tournament; bright red with white hands :D
 
andi said:
Did Cut Gate today. Absolutely fantastic ride, started at Langsett, rode to the cairn and rode back (did the ladybower end on Friday and wasn't that impressed tbh).
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Any chance you have a GPS plot or route saved? Would be interested in doing that area myself, I've got a map but am struggling to find routes up that way. Same here with the burnt arms, I got burnt on Thursday and caught a cold :( gutted to say the least.
 
Thanks for the quick responses. I've thought about getting a multi-tool but as it looks like I've got most of the tools, I don't really fancy splashing out the extra cash. Although if they come with a decent enough chain tool then that would be a fair saving as the chain tools look to be around the £10 mark.

You both mentioned spare links/pins for the chain. How exactly does this work? I thought you just took out the broken link, and joined up the two links either side of the break :o

Last thing, are the tool chains generic or do you need to get different sized ones for different chains? I'm presuming the links will defintely be different sizes for my 2 biks; roadie is a Specialized Allez 16 and my mtb is a Specialized hardrock, no idea what chains are on them :o

Thanks again
 
Finally, a picture;

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Did llandegla again today, although I appear to have a dirt tattoo on my elbow, it wont come off!

Plus, someone (not with us) came off in a big accident whilst we were there. Doubled over front wheel, snapped bars, log through the front of a full face helmet, wasnt in great shape apparently.
 
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mpledge52 said:
Thanks for the quick responses. I've thought about getting a multi-tool but as it looks like I've got most of the tools, I don't really fancy splashing out the extra cash. Although if they come with a decent enough chain tool then that would be a fair saving as the chain tools look to be around the £10 mark.

You both mentioned spare links/pins for the chain. How exactly does this work? I thought you just took out the broken link, and joined up the two links either side of the break :o

Last thing, are the tool chains generic or do you need to get different sized ones for different chains? I'm presuming the links will defintely be different sizes for my 2 biks; roadie is a Specialized Allez 16 and my mtb is a Specialized hardrock, no idea what chains are on them :o

Thanks again
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Well I'm sure i've heard it isn't recommended that you re-use the pins, especially in Shimano chains so your only option if you snap a chain is to re-attach with new chain pins, the Shimano ones iirc come in 6,7,8 or 9 speed versions. I guess the 6,7,8 are thicker chains and so need longer pins and the 9 speed are thinner so need shorter pins.

The chain tool should work on both, the links will be the same length, just a different width. Although please feel free to correct me on this.

Well if you already have the tools then a multitool may be an extra expense. A good quality chain breaker may be worth it in that case. You could always buy an under saddle bag and store them in there. Thats where I keep my spare inner and bots and pieces.
 
Supercow said:
Of course we all have, but the fat bloke at crawling sped trying to do that gap... that was just never ever going to happen.
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Yes, you're right. The guy in the vid really didnt think about what he was doing.

RobotXander said:
that 1st vid shows how quickly a really nasty crash can happen.
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SDK^ said:
The first video shows what happens when you don't think about what you're doing.
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The reply from SDK seemed to me to be the usual "good riders dont need to wear helmets" argument. Having read it again, im not so sure thats what he meant :p Sorry.
 
VaderDSL said:
Gorgeous! :)
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Thank you, I like it a lot.

monkeypants said:
What's with the super slack seat angle? I can see the tube curves at the bottom, but it's still rather laid back for a TT bike. :confused:
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It's dual geometry, 73 degrees or 76 degrees, in the picture its 76. A P3 can be setup to either 75 or 78, so it's not that slack.

Unfortunately I can't justify a P3C at the moment, so this is as steep as it's going to get.

Still getting used to the aero position, so I need to flip the stem back as well.

Edit: 76 degress is the same as a planet X stealth pro, an orbea ordu, a specialized transition, etc.......
 
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On the subject of seats, mine is making my b***'s/**** go numb after 10+ miles, I've tried to move it backwards/forwards and tilted it up/down with no effect. I think the seat is stopping the blood supply to my vital parts lol.

Would one of those seats with the middle cut out help solve the problem?

This is what I've got at the moment
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Any recommendations on a replacement for around £40? Not too fussed on weight as the bike is not particularly light
 
Go and get your bum measured. Seriously, if you get the saddle sized to you it will make a big difference.

Saying that, I've never had one sized, I just buy saddles and they seem to fit.
 
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