Do you typically patch the tube or just get a new one when you get a flat?
And at what point should I change the tire? I've got maybe 900 miles on it and there's some small cuts - on some website they said as long as the cuts are under 1/4", it's fine. :shrug:
I usually use a new tube.
I think you are ready for some new tires.
I think you are ready for some new tires.
I go for the new tube too.
My tires have 2000+ on them. Maybe 'bent riding isn't as hard on tires :o
My tires have 2000+ on them. Maybe 'bent riding isn't as hard on tires :o
I just replace the tubes.
and I rotate the tires twice a year
and I rotate the tires twice a year
I'll usually patch up to 3 times before I throw a tube away. I'll ride a tire until I can see signs of threads coming through.
Like the half inch square chunk that is missing now?
I'm almost riding on tube... :umno:
I'm almost riding on tube... :umno:
Like the half inch square chunk that is missing now?
I'm almost riding on tube... :umno:
you'd better go ahead and replace it. If it blows out, you'll be stranded. Ruined tire + ruined tube = ruined ride
I'm almost riding on tube... :umno:
you'd better go ahead and replace it. If it blows out, you'll be stranded. Ruined tire + ruined tube = ruined ride
if youre tight on cash and need new tires, check with your LBS. they probalby have some l'ightly used' tires that they need to get rid of...
Best place for cheap tires is nashbar.
I picked up my trainer bike tires there for 20 bucks for the set...
Sure you aren't supporting your LBS but oh well budget is budget