ever buy a new set of tires just for a change
02-20-07, 07:53 PM
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ever buy a new set of tires just for a change
i have my road bike to the point i cannot tinker with it anymore, cept to changing out cages and silly stuff
but im really kinda thinking perhaps a dash of color for a change, so im debating about changing out the BLACK VITTORIAs for some yeller ones,, any one ever do that kinda urge?
but im really kinda thinking perhaps a dash of color for a change, so im debating about changing out the BLACK VITTORIAs for some yeller ones,, any one ever do that kinda urge?
02-20-07, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by EdZ
When you cant find anything to buy for your bike, you buy a new bike. DUH.
although I don't know if i'll run into that problem anytime soon.
02-20-07, 08:04 PM
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I bought a set of red Michelins for my Pedal Force when I'm sure that my black+grey Maxxis tires have at least 1500 miles left in 'em. Does that count?
02-20-07, 08:07 PM
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If tires are your only impulse buy, you're lagging way behind several members of this forum. 
If you have a spouse or SO, just remind them of all the much unhealthier addictions you could've chosen.
If you have a spouse or SO, just remind them of all the much unhealthier addictions you could've chosen.
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02-20-07, 09:03 PM
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Tires and bar tape are 2 relatively easy and inexpensive things you can change that will have a fairly dramatic effect on the overall look or feel of the bike.
The thing is to change tires long before they actually wear out. After awhile, you'll have a lot of options.
The thing is to change tires long before they actually wear out. After awhile, you'll have a lot of options.
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Originally Posted by scuzzo
i have my road bike to the point i cannot tinker with it anymore, cept to changing out cages and silly stuff
but im really kinda thinking perhaps a dash of color for a change, so im debating about changing out the BLACK VITTORIAs for some yeller ones,, any one ever do that kinda urge?
but im really kinda thinking perhaps a dash of color for a change, so im debating about changing out the BLACK VITTORIAs for some yeller ones,, any one ever do that kinda urge?
about 30 miles on them but decided I want to put yeller ones on instead. Bike is blue and I think
yeller would look good...........hmmmmmmmm.
02-20-07, 09:56 PM
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If you have a spouse or SO, just remind them of all the much unhealthier addictions you could've chosen.
Oh yes! That's the trump card.
02-20-07, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by interceptor
anyone have pic of blue bike w/yellow tires?
I'm much happier with the current Vittoria Rubino Pro blue tires.
I've also gone to Bontrager blue handlebar tape.
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Hm. Every time the ashtray's full, it's time to buy a new car. So to speak. <serious Vega look>
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Originally Posted by interceptor
anyone have pic of blue bike w/yellow tires?
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I'm contemplating buying yellow michelin pro 2 tires just to match my bike. My current plain michelin pro 2's only have about 2-300 miles on them, but I figure it never hurts to have a spare pair of tires around just in case =). Plus I'm almost positive yellow tires will add about 15 hp to my bike.
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Sorry, no. I buy a new set of tires when the old ones start to go. I did buy a single folding tire once when I was going to lead an unsupported century in a remote location.
02-20-07, 11:23 PM
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I bought a pair of Tufo tubular clinchers last year to see if I'd feel a difference. I liked 'em until the day I punctured one beyond the range of the flat fix goo they sell. I did manage to limp home with a conventional patch on the outside of the tire, but there's still some of that goo in the recesses of my rear triangle (when it lets go it sprays around and then hardens in place). In the end I decided it just wasn't worth it. To commit to that system I'd have to carry a spare tire instead of just a tube and some patches, and resign myself to tossing a tire every now and then due to punctures that a regular clincher/inner tube combo could easily handle with just a patch job.
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Hi All-
Just do the tire research now to get it out of your system. When the tires need replacement, simply make the immediate purchase for which you've already completed the academic component.
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Just do the tire research now to get it out of your system. When the tires need replacement, simply make the immediate purchase for which you've already completed the academic component.
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Originally Posted by interceptor
anyone have pic of blue bike w/yellow tires?
As for new tires, I tried the Specialized S-Works Mondo tires and they are redonkulous. I was moto gp through all the corners on descents.
02-21-07, 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by scuzzo
i have my road bike to the point i cannot tinker with it anymore, cept to changing out cages and silly stuff
but im really kinda thinking perhaps a dash of color for a change, so im debating about changing out the BLACK VITTORIAs for some yeller ones,, any one ever do that kinda urge?
but im really kinda thinking perhaps a dash of color for a change, so im debating about changing out the BLACK VITTORIAs for some yeller ones,, any one ever do that kinda urge?
02-21-07, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by scuzzo
i have my road bike to the point i cannot tinker with it anymore, cept to changing out cages and silly stuff
but im really kinda thinking perhaps a dash of color for a change, so im debating about changing out the BLACK VITTORIAs for some yeller ones,, any one ever do that kinda urge?
but im really kinda thinking perhaps a dash of color for a change, so im debating about changing out the BLACK VITTORIAs for some yeller ones,, any one ever do that kinda urge?
Now, if you were buying RED vittorias for a RED bike, that would make sense...
Though frankly, I put the vittorias on my bike because the bontragers were junk.
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02-21-07, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by scuzzo
i have my road bike to the point i cannot tinker with it anymore, cept to changing out cages and silly stuff
but im really kinda thinking perhaps a dash of color for a change, so im debating about changing out the BLACK VITTORIAs for some yeller ones,, any one ever do that kinda urge?
but im really kinda thinking perhaps a dash of color for a change, so im debating about changing out the BLACK VITTORIAs for some yeller ones,, any one ever do that kinda urge?
? ) Bikes should have, and deserve a complete wardrobe for different occasions, social events, weather and such. Buy 'em dude; get a couple different sets.
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02-21-07, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by VeganRider
...I bet your wife probably has more than one change of undies, shoes, socks, etc. Isn't your bike just as important? (or more important ? ) Bikes should have, and deserve a complete wardrobe for different occasions, social events, weather and such.
? ) Bikes should have, and deserve a complete wardrobe for different occasions, social events, weather and such.How could you argue with that?
