Originally Posted by
Harorld
Those tires look great! Where did you order them from?
I'd like to have a tire upgrade ready for when the bike gets here (monday)... Do I need to replace the tire AND the tube? Can anyone post up a link to the appropriate tubes that are compatible with the Kojaks?
I have a bike shop right around the corner from me, they'll replace my tires for $6/tire and sell cloth rim tape for $5.. I'm thinking of using them for now so i don't have to stock up on all of the bike tools. I'm thinking that I'd like to watch them do the tire upgrade so I can do it myself the next time. I always feel much more comfortable watching someone who knows what they are doing as opposed to trying to with no experience the first time..
You do not need to replace the tubes on the bike. Just the rim strips. It is wise, however, to get a spare tube or two.
I would get the basic tire changing tools-- tire irons, pump, spare tube, patches. You should learn how to do this one thing if nothing else. You will someday have a flat, usually when you do not expect it. The tire jack in my prior post is a nice addition, as well.
I'd spend a bit on a pump. I've had several over the years. Park tool ones are awful, don't get those, but the
Topeak morph pumpss are an excellent small, portable pump.
Tubes need to match the ISO size of the tire, which is 406, IIRC