upcoming MURDER at the LBS - Page 6 - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

01-21-2005, 06:18 PM

dgk Wrote:
> I was somewhat concerned about staying warm while winter bik
> commuting, but my real fear was flats. I was not looking forward t
> changing a tire in the cold
>
> So a few days ago I had a slow leak in the rear tire. I managed t
> keep it up until I got to work and then brought it to the LBS. $10 bu
> worth it to me. Yesterday, the next time I rode it (and posted her
> about it) I got another slow leak, same tire, and managed to limp t
> work. Another $10. I thought about bitching but decided to stay o
> their better side. I said, MAKE SURE YOU GET IT ALL OUT
>
> Yup. Today, about a mile from home, flat, rear tire. This was a ba
> one. I pumped it up but only made it another hundred yards or s
> before it was flat again. Shoot it with CO2. I keep limping to th
> subway. (one reason that I'm willing to do winter commuting is tha
> I'm never TOO far from a subway)
>
> I take the 7 train. A few odd stares from the pedestrians. Switch t
> the 6 to go downtown. I'm waiting on the platform, already ver
> pissed, and the express train is discharged for some reason (all th
> people have to get off and crowd onto the platform). I'm now in
> packed subway platform with this big wet bike, trying to get onto
> packed train
>
> No, not really. I just waited fifteen minutes or so until the crow
> died down and got on an empty train. But you've never seen the face o
> a guy in a suit when he brushes up against my tire
>
> Anyway, there is going to be one very angry biker in the LBS in a
> hour or so.Specialized Armadillo tires will solve most of your problem. You can us
"thorn resistant" tubes for even greater protection. This combo i
nearly puncture proof but rides sluggish due to the weight an
frictional losses of thick layers
Check your rim for burrs and projecting spokes. Also check rim tape
Nothing is going to protect a tube that is creeping down a spoke hole

--
waxbytes

01-21-2005, 06:18 PM

dgk Wrote:
> I was somewhat concerned about staying warm while winter bik
> commuting, but my real fear was flats. I was not looking forward t
> changing a tire in the cold
>
> So a few days ago I had a slow leak in the rear tire. I managed t
> keep it up until I got to work and then brought it to the LBS. $10 bu
> worth it to me. Yesterday, the next time I rode it (and posted her
> about it) I got another slow leak, same tire, and managed to limp t
> work. Another $10. I thought about bitching but decided to stay o
> their better side. I said, MAKE SURE YOU GET IT ALL OUT
>
> Yup. Today, about a mile from home, flat, rear tire. This was a ba
> one. I pumped it up but only made it another hundred yards or s
> before it was flat again. Shoot it with CO2. I keep limping to th
> subway. (one reason that I'm willing to do winter commuting is tha
> I'm never TOO far from a subway)
>
> I take the 7 train. A few odd stares from the pedestrians. Switch t
> the 6 to go downtown. I'm waiting on the platform, already ver
> pissed, and the express train is discharged for some reason (all th
> people have to get off and crowd onto the platform). I'm now in
> packed subway platform with this big wet bike, trying to get onto
> packed train
>
> No, not really. I just waited fifteen minutes or so until the crow
> died down and got on an empty train. But you've never seen the face o
> a guy in a suit when he brushes up against my tire
>
> Anyway, there is going to be one very angry biker in the LBS in a
> hour or so.Specialized Armadillo tires will solve most of your problem. You can us
"thorn resistant" tubes for even greater protection. This combo i
nearly puncture proof but rides sluggish due to the weight an
frictional losses of thick layers
Check your rim for burrs and projecting spokes. Also check rim tape
Nothing is going to protect a tube that is creeping down a spoke hole

--
waxbytes

01-21-2005, 07:50 PM

On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 01:45:47 GMT, "Beverly" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].rr.com>
wrote:

>> Hi, you need a Kool Stop bead jack - here take a look:
>> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>> or
>> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>>
>> or just the bead jack
>> http://store.airbomb.com/mmAIRBOMB/I...e/q/TL4022.jpg
>>
>> I don't carry one, but I use it when mounting new tires. It really
>> works well.
>>
>>
>> Life is Good!
>> Jeff
>
>That looks interesting. I have a tough time changing a tire due to small
>hands and not a lot of strength. I wonder if this would make it easier for
>me? It seems I would have a little more leverage with the handle.
>
>Beverly
>
Hi Beverly, yes it would help, they are not very expensive, I got mine
at my LBS. I wasn't looking for one, but when I saw it, I had to have
one.

Life is Good!
Jeff

01-21-2005, 07:50 PM

On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 01:45:47 GMT, "Beverly" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].rr.com>
wrote:

>> Hi, you need a Kool Stop bead jack - here take a look:
>> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>> or
>> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>>
>> or just the bead jack
>> http://store.airbomb.com/mmAIRBOMB/I...e/q/TL4022.jpg
>>
>> I don't carry one, but I use it when mounting new tires. It really
>> works well.
>>
>>
>> Life is Good!
>> Jeff
>
>That looks interesting. I have a tough time changing a tire due to small
>hands and not a lot of strength. I wonder if this would make it easier for
>me? It seems I would have a little more leverage with the handle.
>
>Beverly
>
Hi Beverly, yes it would help, they are not very expensive, I got mine
at my LBS. I wasn't looking for one, but when I saw it, I had to have
one.

Life is Good!
Jeff

01-21-2005, 07:50 PM

On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 01:45:47 GMT, "Beverly" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].rr.com>
wrote:

>> Hi, you need a Kool Stop bead jack - here take a look:
>> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>> or
>> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>>
>> or just the bead jack
>> http://store.airbomb.com/mmAIRBOMB/I...e/q/TL4022.jpg
>>
>> I don't carry one, but I use it when mounting new tires. It really
>> works well.
>>
>>
>> Life is Good!
>> Jeff
>
>That looks interesting. I have a tough time changing a tire due to small
>hands and not a lot of strength. I wonder if this would make it easier for
>me? It seems I would have a little more leverage with the handle.
>
>Beverly
>
Hi Beverly, yes it would help, they are not very expensive, I got mine
at my LBS. I wasn't looking for one, but when I saw it, I had to have
one.

Life is Good!
Jeff

01-21-2005, 07:57 PM

"Jeff Starr" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 01:45:47 GMT, "Beverly" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].rr.com>
> wrote:
>
> >> Hi, you need a Kool Stop bead jack - here take a look:
> >> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
> >> or
> >> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
> >>
> >> or just the bead jack
> >> http://store.airbomb.com/mmAIRBOMB/I...e/q/TL4022.jpg
> >>
> >> I don't carry one, but I use it when mounting new tires. It really
> >> works well.
> >>
> >>
> >> Life is Good!
> >> Jeff
> >
> >That looks interesting. I have a tough time changing a tire due to small
> >hands and not a lot of strength. I wonder if this would make it easier
for
> >me? It seems I would have a little more leverage with the handle.
> >
> >Beverly
> >
> Hi Beverly, yes it would help, they are not very expensive, I got mine
> at my LBS. I wasn't looking for one, but when I saw it, I had to have
> one.
>
> Life is Good!
> Jeff

Thanks. I just ordered one online.

I have a bike maintenance class coming up in February and I'm determined to
learn to change a tire on this road bike. I can't always depend on being
with someone capable of changing it or near the LBS. I'm sure my
maintenance skills won't impress the instructor but maybe he'll be impressed
with the tools<G>

Beverly

01-21-2005, 07:57 PM

"Jeff Starr" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 01:45:47 GMT, "Beverly" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].rr.com>
> wrote:
>
> >> Hi, you need a Kool Stop bead jack - here take a look:
> >> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
> >> or
> >> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
> >>
> >> or just the bead jack
> >> http://store.airbomb.com/mmAIRBOMB/I...e/q/TL4022.jpg
> >>
> >> I don't carry one, but I use it when mounting new tires. It really
> >> works well.
> >>
> >>
> >> Life is Good!
> >> Jeff
> >
> >That looks interesting. I have a tough time changing a tire due to small
> >hands and not a lot of strength. I wonder if this would make it easier
for
> >me? It seems I would have a little more leverage with the handle.
> >
> >Beverly
> >
> Hi Beverly, yes it would help, they are not very expensive, I got mine
> at my LBS. I wasn't looking for one, but when I saw it, I had to have
> one.
>
> Life is Good!
> Jeff

Thanks. I just ordered one online.

I have a bike maintenance class coming up in February and I'm determined to
learn to change a tire on this road bike. I can't always depend on being
with someone capable of changing it or near the LBS. I'm sure my
maintenance skills won't impress the instructor but maybe he'll be impressed
with the tools<G>

Beverly

01-21-2005, 07:57 PM

"Jeff Starr" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 01:45:47 GMT, "Beverly" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].rr.com>
> wrote:
>
> >> Hi, you need a Kool Stop bead jack - here take a look:
> >> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
> >> or
> >> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
> >>
> >> or just the bead jack
> >> http://store.airbomb.com/mmAIRBOMB/I...e/q/TL4022.jpg
> >>
> >> I don't carry one, but I use it when mounting new tires. It really
> >> works well.
> >>
> >>
> >> Life is Good!
> >> Jeff
> >
> >That looks interesting. I have a tough time changing a tire due to small
> >hands and not a lot of strength. I wonder if this would make it easier
for
> >me? It seems I would have a little more leverage with the handle.
> >
> >Beverly
> >
> Hi Beverly, yes it would help, they are not very expensive, I got mine
> at my LBS. I wasn't looking for one, but when I saw it, I had to have
> one.
>
> Life is Good!
> Jeff

Thanks. I just ordered one online.

I have a bike maintenance class coming up in February and I'm determined to
learn to change a tire on this road bike. I can't always depend on being
with someone capable of changing it or near the LBS. I'm sure my
maintenance skills won't impress the instructor but maybe he'll be impressed
with the tools<G>

Beverly

01-22-2005, 07:40 AM

On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 04:57:44 GMT, "Beverly" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].rr.com>
wrote:

>> >
>> Hi Beverly, yes it would help, they are not very expensive, I got mine
>> at my LBS. I wasn't looking for one, but when I saw it, I had to have
>> one.
>>
>> Life is Good!
>> Jeff
>
>Thanks. I just ordered one online.
>
>I have a bike maintenance class coming up in February and I'm determined to
>learn to change a tire on this road bike. I can't always depend on being
>with someone capable of changing it or near the LBS. I'm sure my
>maintenance skills won't impress the instructor but maybe he'll be impressed
>with the tools<G>
>
>Beverly
>
Using good quality, correct tools for a job, any type of job, always
makes it go better. Specialized tools are often what allows a pro to
do things, we can't do at home. That and knowing the tricks of the
trade.

Life is Good!
Jeff

01-22-2005, 07:40 AM

On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 04:57:44 GMT, "Beverly" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].rr.com>
wrote:

>> >
>> Hi Beverly, yes it would help, they are not very expensive, I got mine
>> at my LBS. I wasn't looking for one, but when I saw it, I had to have
>> one.
>>
>> Life is Good!
>> Jeff
>
>Thanks. I just ordered one online.
>
>I have a bike maintenance class coming up in February and I'm determined to
>learn to change a tire on this road bike. I can't always depend on being
>with someone capable of changing it or near the LBS. I'm sure my
>maintenance skills won't impress the instructor but maybe he'll be impressed
>with the tools<G>
>
>Beverly
>
Using good quality, correct tools for a job, any type of job, always
makes it go better. Specialized tools are often what allows a pro to
do things, we can't do at home. That and knowing the tricks of the
trade.

Life is Good!
Jeff