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Marc
Guest
Back in the 80s, I remember being able to change a tire, no problem... I barely even needed the flat-head screwdriver. Now, I can't get the tire off, even with the screwdriver. What's the deal?
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Has the construction of modern day bicycles affected the changing of a tire?
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tarrat_616
Guest
yes the methods these days are the same but the quality of the products are far better than they were back then. The tolerances are tighter now for improved performance. Your 80's bike may not have been as high-end as your current bike.
The better the bike the tighter the manufacturing tolerances. Please get a set of tire levers from your local bike shop and avoid the screwdriver. Screwdrivers will puncture your new tube unless you are very careful and lucky.
The better the bike the tighter the manufacturing tolerances. Please get a set of tire levers from your local bike shop and avoid the screwdriver. Screwdrivers will puncture your new tube unless you are very careful and lucky.
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tarrat_616
Guest
yes the methods these days are the same but the quality of the products are far better than they were back then. The tolerances are tighter now for improved performance. Your 80's bike may not have been as high-end as your current bike.
The better the bike the tighter the manufacturing tolerances. Please get a set of tire levers from your local bike shop and avoid the screwdriver. Screwdrivers will puncture your new tube unless you are very careful and lucky.
The better the bike the tighter the manufacturing tolerances. Please get a set of tire levers from your local bike shop and avoid the screwdriver. Screwdrivers will puncture your new tube unless you are very careful and lucky.
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tarrat_616
Guest
yes the methods these days are the same but the quality of the products are far better than they were back then. The tolerances are tighter now for improved performance. Your 80's bike may not have been as high-end as your current bike.
The better the bike the tighter the manufacturing tolerances. Please get a set of tire levers from your local bike shop and avoid the screwdriver. Screwdrivers will puncture your new tube unless you are very careful and lucky.
The better the bike the tighter the manufacturing tolerances. Please get a set of tire levers from your local bike shop and avoid the screwdriver. Screwdrivers will puncture your new tube unless you are very careful and lucky.
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intrepidfae
Guest
Some combinations of rim and tire are tougher than others. I have Mavic Aksium wheels and find that changing tires is easy. One of my riding partners has Ksyrium wheels and has to work a bit harder than I do. We both ride on Continental Ultra Gatorskins, so tires aren't the issue.
Don't use a flat bladed screwdriver -- it's too easy to poke another hole in the tube. Use a plastic tire lever. You can get them on sale from time to time at Performance for around $2 or $3 for a set of 3.
HTH
Don't use a flat bladed screwdriver -- it's too easy to poke another hole in the tube. Use a plastic tire lever. You can get them on sale from time to time at Performance for around $2 or $3 for a set of 3.
HTH
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intrepidfae
Guest
Some combinations of rim and tire are tougher than others. I have Mavic Aksium wheels and find that changing tires is easy. One of my riding partners has Ksyrium wheels and has to work a bit harder than I do. We both ride on Continental Ultra Gatorskins, so tires aren't the issue.
Don't use a flat bladed screwdriver -- it's too easy to poke another hole in the tube. Use a plastic tire lever. You can get them on sale from time to time at Performance for around $2 or $3 for a set of 3.
HTH
Don't use a flat bladed screwdriver -- it's too easy to poke another hole in the tube. Use a plastic tire lever. You can get them on sale from time to time at Performance for around $2 or $3 for a set of 3.
HTH