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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, 10:33 AM

waxbytes wrote:

> "thorn resistant" tubes for even greater protection. This combo is
> nearly puncture proof but rides sluggish due to the weight and
> frictional losses of thick layers.

"Thorn resistant" tubes are indeed thick, slow, and heavy, and IME they don't do
much to stop thorns. Regular Slime tubes aren't nearly as slow, and are more
thorn resistant. Mr. Tuffy tire liners are helpful too.

> 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.

This is true, and often overlooked. I'm surprised at how many wheels come from
the factory with crappy rim tape that creeps off the holes, and/or splits. Get
some Velox and be done with it.

Matt O.

01-22-2005, 10:33 AM

waxbytes wrote:

> "thorn resistant" tubes for even greater protection. This combo is
> nearly puncture proof but rides sluggish due to the weight and
> frictional losses of thick layers.

"Thorn resistant" tubes are indeed thick, slow, and heavy, and IME they don't do
much to stop thorns. Regular Slime tubes aren't nearly as slow, and are more
thorn resistant. Mr. Tuffy tire liners are helpful too.

> 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.

This is true, and often overlooked. I'm surprised at how many wheels come from
the factory with crappy rim tape that creeps off the holes, and/or splits. Get
some Velox and be done with it.

Matt O.

01-22-2005, 10:33 AM

waxbytes wrote:

> "thorn resistant" tubes for even greater protection. This combo is
> nearly puncture proof but rides sluggish due to the weight and
> frictional losses of thick layers.

"Thorn resistant" tubes are indeed thick, slow, and heavy, and IME they don't do
much to stop thorns. Regular Slime tubes aren't nearly as slow, and are more
thorn resistant. Mr. Tuffy tire liners are helpful too.

> 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.

This is true, and often overlooked. I'm surprised at how many wheels come from
the factory with crappy rim tape that creeps off the holes, and/or splits. Get
some Velox and be done with it.

Matt O.

01-22-2005, 06:59 PM

On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 14:33:17 -0500, "Matt O'Toole" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

>waxbytes wrote:
>
>> "thorn resistant" tubes for even greater protection. This combo is
>> nearly puncture proof but rides sluggish due to the weight and
>> frictional losses of thick layers.
>
>"Thorn resistant" tubes are indeed thick, slow, and heavy, and IME they don't do
>much to stop thorns. Regular Slime tubes aren't nearly as slow, and are more
>thorn resistant. Mr. Tuffy tire liners are helpful too.
>
>> 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.
>
>This is true, and often overlooked. I'm surprised at how many wheels come from
>the factory with crappy rim tape that creeps off the holes, and/or splits. Get
>some Velox and be done with it.
>
>Matt O.
>

You mean the Jante stuff shown here?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

01-22-2005, 06:59 PM

On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 14:33:17 -0500, "Matt O'Toole" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

>waxbytes wrote:
>
>> "thorn resistant" tubes for even greater protection. This combo is
>> nearly puncture proof but rides sluggish due to the weight and
>> frictional losses of thick layers.
>
>"Thorn resistant" tubes are indeed thick, slow, and heavy, and IME they don't do
>much to stop thorns. Regular Slime tubes aren't nearly as slow, and are more
>thorn resistant. Mr. Tuffy tire liners are helpful too.
>
>> 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.
>
>This is true, and often overlooked. I'm surprised at how many wheels come from
>the factory with crappy rim tape that creeps off the holes, and/or splits. Get
>some Velox and be done with it.
>
>Matt O.
>

You mean the Jante stuff shown here?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

01-22-2005, 06:59 PM

On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 14:33:17 -0500, "Matt O'Toole" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

>waxbytes wrote:
>
>> "thorn resistant" tubes for even greater protection. This combo is
>> nearly puncture proof but rides sluggish due to the weight and
>> frictional losses of thick layers.
>
>"Thorn resistant" tubes are indeed thick, slow, and heavy, and IME they don't do
>much to stop thorns. Regular Slime tubes aren't nearly as slow, and are more
>thorn resistant. Mr. Tuffy tire liners are helpful too.
>
>> 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.
>
>This is true, and often overlooked. I'm surprised at how many wheels come from
>the factory with crappy rim tape that creeps off the holes, and/or splits. Get
>some Velox and be done with it.
>
>Matt O.
>

You mean the Jante stuff shown here?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

01-23-2005, 05:10 AM

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

>
>"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>

Ooooh, tools.

Ron

01-23-2005, 05:10 AM

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

>
>"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>

Ooooh, tools.

Ron

01-23-2005, 05:10 AM

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

>
>"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>

Ooooh, tools.

Ron