Percautions
02-25-06 | 03:59 PM
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Hi, I have a 2006 model Schwinn Varsity, and was wondering what I can and CANNOT do with this bike, and where I can and cannot take this.
Also, will the METRO (Seattle, WA) bus racks, do any damage to the tires? Will it hold there? A little information would be helpful.
Okay on Sidewalks?
Is slime bad to put in the tires or okay?
Also, does anyone know if AirZound is legit in WA?
Thanks.
Edit:// added a few more questions. Thanks.
Also, will the METRO (Seattle, WA) bus racks, do any damage to the tires? Will it hold there? A little information would be helpful.
Okay on Sidewalks?
Is slime bad to put in the tires or okay?
Also, does anyone know if AirZound is legit in WA?
Thanks.
Edit:// added a few more questions. Thanks.
Last edited by DaemonLee; 02-25-06 at 04:07 PM.
02-25-06 | 04:05 PM
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You probably shouldn't take it on single track trails in the mountains. The bike probably would not perform well off road in swamps or on the beach. But for any and all road biking applications, it should be fine.
I take my road bike on the bus racks all the time with no problems.
Slime will make your tires heavy and not as much fun to ride. Instead get some kevlar belted tires (Continental Gatorskins, Specialized Armadillos, or Bontrager Hardcases all work well.)
I take my road bike on the bus racks all the time with no problems.
Slime will make your tires heavy and not as much fun to ride. Instead get some kevlar belted tires (Continental Gatorskins, Specialized Armadillos, or Bontrager Hardcases all work well.)
02-25-06 | 05:00 PM
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No bike is OK on sidewalks if you are 8 years of age or have completed the second grade. If they let you join Cub Scouts, ride in the street.
Air zound is just a horn. Don't see why not.
Air zound is just a horn. Don't see why not.
02-25-06 | 05:47 PM
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Stay away from slime.
Stay off the sidewalk
Stay off the sidewalk
02-25-06 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by DaemonLee
Sidewalks hurt the tires? Or what?
02-25-06 | 07:46 PM
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Do not, at all cost, ride on the sidewalk. There are numerous articles about how dangerous it is.
Never ever use Slime. Just wait when you get a blowout
You'll be cursing yourself
You should do fine, airhorn should be fine
Never ever use Slime. Just wait when you get a blowout
You'll be cursing yourselfYou should do fine, airhorn should be fine
03-16-06 | 11:18 AM
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That bike has an all aluminum frame, steel forks and aluminum seatpost. I have one also and it was a very stiff and jolting ride. I changed seatpost to carbon fiber and the front fork to CF and bought a Selle gel seat. Much better and more comfortable.
