So many tire/tube issues...
12-26-16, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by wschruba
Not sure what you're saying here, but you are not supposed to try peeling the plastic off of the patches right after patching. You remove the foil back, stick on over the glued section, and rub. The plastic won't hurt anything, but it sure will pull a [not totally cured] patch off enough to cause issues. After a few miles, it'll flake right off, anyways.
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12-26-16, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by FBinNY
I suggest you learn good mounting technique, since attributing all your problems to bad luck won't get you anywhere.
I do regret "upgrading" to these larger tires that Juiced is putting on their newer bikes, but I never blamed anyone else...
Came here looking for tips and suggestions. Which is mostly what I got, and I've been following those tips and suggestions...
12-26-16, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by uRabbit
I haven't blamed anyone but my own inability to get these tubes/tires/rims to work together in harmony...
I do regret "upgrading" to these larger tires that Juiced is putting on their newer bikes, but I never blamed anyone else...
Came here looking for tips and suggestions. Which is mostly what I got, and I've been following those tips and suggestions...
I do regret "upgrading" to these larger tires that Juiced is putting on their newer bikes, but I never blamed anyone else...
Came here looking for tips and suggestions. Which is mostly what I got, and I've been following those tips and suggestions...
If you head to a co-op, I suspect you'll quickly see the difference between hands on and internet advice.
I teach bike repair, and know from experience that it's much easier on me, when I can watch the students. Often, I'll immediately spot the stumbling blocks, which nobody knew about otherwise.
12-26-16, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by FBinNY
I didn't mean to imply that you were anybody. But, I believe that internet help will only take you so far, and the hands on approach under an experienced eye might see through to the issue and get you past the bad luck you're having, much faster.
If you head to a co-op, I suspect you'll quickly see the difference between hands on and internet advice.
I teach bike repair, and know from experience that it's much easier on me, when I can watch the students. Often, I'll immediately spot the stumbling blocks, which nobody knew about otherwise.
If you head to a co-op, I suspect you'll quickly see the difference between hands on and internet advice.
I teach bike repair, and know from experience that it's much easier on me, when I can watch the students. Often, I'll immediately spot the stumbling blocks, which nobody knew about otherwise.
12-27-16, 12:29 AM
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Can you find moped tubes to match your moped tires?
They should be much more substantial than bike tubes.
They should be much more substantial than bike tubes.
12-29-16, 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by CliffordK
Can you find moped tubes to match your moped tires?
They should be much more substantial than bike tubes.
They should be much more substantial than bike tubes.
12-29-16, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by trailangel
I think you need to post a pic of your Joe Blow not fitting up.. no room...
I'm not visualizing the problem, and find it hard to believe.
Get the Kool Stop Tire Jack:
https://www.universalcycles.com/shop...4&category=214
I'm not visualizing the problem, and find it hard to believe.
Get the Kool Stop Tire Jack:
https://www.universalcycles.com/shop...4&category=214
Also, anyone know the diameter for shifter cables? We have SRAM i3 internal hubs. Wife'a cable snapped today. Not sure what sort of torture she puts this thing through, but not has it been a PITA!
IIRC, on our old Schwinns, the cables were all the same. But I'm seeing 1.2, 1.5, and 4mm cables...
SRAM does not list the diameter. I don't have a micrometer around. Maybe I'll hunt down my metric tape measure.
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12-29-16, 03:47 PM
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Stainless shifter cables: SRAM is 1.1, Shimano 1.2. Brake cables are 1.5. Derailleur housing is 4mm.
