Do You Road Bike?

AbsolutEnduser

Throttle Pusher
Okay , no chain then. If it aint broken, don't fix it.

I actually "measured" with the ruler method named in the link above, and I think the chain was OK. When I did go "12 pins out", the next pin was sorta close to an Inch-mark...so... not stretched.


but damn it, maybe jinxed it with the seat description earlier. :wow From today's "short" ride, the top of the right knee hurts now, the start from the muscle (vastus lateralis or r.fm.) from like shearing force from mashing on the pedals. :dunno
 
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Eric B

Know-it-none
So, the rim tape on my bike tends to migrate left or right, eventually resulting in the spoke hole being exposed and cutting the tube. I have tried the traditional cloth tape, and a plastic stretchy version. It is usually the back rim that migrates the most.
Not sure if it matters the rim or tires. This is a cross/gravel bike, with 43 mm tires, not really running low pressure.
Anyone experience this? How did you correct?
 

rcb78

Well-known member
Use a rim tape with an adhesive backing (clean well first). Velox has been the go-to tape for ages, but for any modern rim that is tubeless compatible I would run a tubeless tape,,, tube or not. It's thinner so it makes mounting tires easier which is a welcome benefit on tubeless rims. If you're a weight weenie then there's also a bunch of weight to save over cloth tape, roughly 25-30gr per rim for something like Stans or Orange Seal tape.
 

AbsolutEnduser

Throttle Pusher
I found I had purchased and stored roadbike tires 15 years ago. Hutchinson roadsomething 700x28 ..

should I use them?
Maybe just try the rear one on? :) the current rear one is worn out..

or.. is there a serious serious problem of bad tires/slipping?
 

ucmgrad

Well-known member
Personally I wouldn't. I tried to mount some sweet looking NIB cycle pro tires on my bianchi training wheelset and as soon as I pumped it full of air. The nylon bead failed within five minutes and exploded, tire sealant from the tube all over wall. It sounded like a gun went off in my garage. I'm glad it happened there and not when I'm on the road or even mid-turn. And keep in mind my tires where still in the box and supple to the touch.
 

wheel_muse

bicycles 'n motos
So, the rim tape on my bike tends to migrate left or right, eventually resulting in the spoke hole being exposed and cutting the tube. I have tried the traditional cloth tape, and a plastic stretchy version. It is usually the back rim that migrates the most.
Not sure if it matters the rim or tires. This is a cross/gravel bike, with 43 mm tires, not really running low pressure.
Anyone experience this? How did you correct?

Check that rim tape is correct width filling the rim "well", or "channel".
 

firstbuell

GO! 04,16,23,31,64,69,95
I found I had purchased and stored roadbike tires 15 years ago. Hutchinson roadsomething 700x28 ..

should I use them?
Maybe just try the rear one on? :) the current rear one is worn out..

or.. is there a serious serious problem of bad tires/slipping?


no way to ride those @ that age -
mebbe an eroica display bike guy could use em?

I remember watching a Euro Grand Tour mechanic flick where down in his basement he was aging particular tubulars for the next Monument & the following stage race
 

AbsolutEnduser

Throttle Pusher
Personally I wouldn't. .


no way to ride those @ that age -
mebbe an eroica display bike guy could use em?

I remember watching a Euro Grand Tour mechanic flick where down in his basement he was aging particular tubulars for the next Monument & the following stage race

well well well


thanks for the opinions, yeah "what am I thinking?" 15 year old rubber....that's apparently (if we count Mazda BayRean 's thread where he picks up tires) not even good for cars...

.. but yeah I was hoping. Sad for my little spent Bucks $$$ :(

but we all learn something from the posts: :laughing

iu
 
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UDRider

FLCL?
:shrug

On my commuter I have a tire that I think is about that age. Might get around to replacing it soon.

That being said I use it to tool around with my GF on flat, dry terrain.

If it was my road bike, no way. So I guess it depends on usage and how fast you are going.
 

AbsolutEnduser

Throttle Pusher
Well "commuting..IN San Francisco" is not exactly piece of cake either.

also is it just me or the tire prices in 2006 were... (two?) FOUR TIMES CHEAPER?

"Hutchinson Top Speed Air Light 700x28 Folding Bead Road Tire $11.95" (2006)
 
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AbsolutEnduser

Throttle Pusher
Well, that didn't go well. :facepalm

Got the old archaic tire out, removed the current tire + tube... and the old unused tire proved ... USELESS. All dimpled, flat , and hard, cannot form a nice U -shape.


Then put the original worn rear + tube on... both sides cinched... and HISSs... turns out I have punctured the tube.

tube out.. (again)... two bite marks :facepalm
.. I used tire levers.. :(

now off to buy tube or wait an internet. :( :thumbdown
 

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rcb78

Well-known member
I know those marks well. I wouldn't let anyone in the shop use tools to mount tires. The only exception would be a tire jack and then only if I couldn't do it by hand which is exceedingly rare.
 

ucmgrad

Well-known member
Thanks for the suggestion rcb78!

I had the hardest time mounting some 28c Rene Herse tires on my carbon wheels and kept pinching the tubes. I ended up having a shop do it for me but I'm going to invest in that tool and see if that helps out. Normally I use pedro levers and never had issues with those until these tires came along.
 

rcb78

Well-known member
Make sure to talc both the tube and the inside of the tire too. It'll help reduce the likelihood of damage if you do pinch the tube a little. It's also good for overall puncture protection.
 

AbsolutEnduser

Throttle Pusher
^^^
"Talc"ium... cool. Well I'll try to find some (or baby powder :rofl) next time I remove the tube.

Patched the tube yesterday. Used the same levers, I guess... more carefully this time. It is holding air now... :dunno ...
No, it was definitely not doable by hand (like the other day.) the last 5 inches are a pain.

(My levers say 'parktool' not even "Pedro"). Cool, didn't know about the tire "jack" either.
 
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nutellaBM

Member
Well "commuting..IN San Francisco" is not exactly piece of cake either.

also is it just me or the tire prices in 2006 were... (two?) FOUR TIMES CHEAPER?

"Hutchinson Top Speed Air Light 700x28 Folding Bead Road Tire $11.95" (2006)

Hard to find even a decent wire-bead tire at that price now...

I'm guessing the pandemic widened that gap even more with the huge spring of new cyclists.
 

Hooli

Big Ugly
Dusting off the Felt road bike, ordering new 23mm clinchers (original Vittoria slicks show dry rot) and inner tubes. What tire irons are considered the best these days? Something light that won't scratch my rims (nylon)?
 

rcb78

Well-known member
Pedro's are my fav. They will wear and break over time, but they are easy on the rims, grip the beads well and slide easily. For home use they should last a few years, in the shop we'd snap one every few weeks, but totally worth it.
 

UDRider

FLCL?
Personally I found them too wide. They are sturdy though. Got them when I had rims that were PITA to get tires on/off few years ago.
I have some random ones I bought at a shop years ago. Still work fine.
 

ucmgrad

Well-known member
Pedro's are my favorites, at home I also use the Kool-Stop tire bead jack (as posted earlier) and holy crap it's a life saver. I haven't pinched a tube since!!!
 
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