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10-14-15, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by avidone1

If you fill the tires with the valve on top instead of on the bottom the pump chuck will hang straight down and may eliminate the problem. It did for me.

Thanks, I'll try that the next time I pump the Wife's tires up!

10-15-15, 09:28 AM

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A sprung leather saddle will also help when the road gets bumpy.

I'm OK seat-wise, just the constant, small vibrations through the bars eventually irritate my wrist and having a suspension fork almost eliminates that vibration so I can do longer rides.

10-15-15, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by avidone1

If you fill the tires with the valve on top instead of on the bottom the pump chuck will hang straight down and may eliminate the problem. It did for me.

I'll keep that in mind as well if I have similar issues with the presta valves, thanks!

10-15-15, 09:36 AM

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You could install Wald 896 cruiser bar and grips.

Not sure I'll be going to these...I just got off a similar set when I moved up from the Electra Townie 21!

I like my flat bars on the new GT, just looking to get something with the same rise, ~ 3/4", but wider.

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Originally Posted by NormanF

I don't have experience with that particular model but I do have a 2015 GT Eightball and its a solid well made bike.

The new GT Transeo should be just as capable around the city and the trail. And it apparently can take up to 42c tires.

It should be added that GT is the mid-level brand in the Dorel Industries lineup.

Its association with Schwinn dates back to the end of the last century when Schwinn and GT merged to become a single company.

Where can I purchase the 42c tires you speak of? This will make the bike able to handle off road better?