£20 purchase

[Rickshaw Phil]

@Rickshaw Phil the size is:
47-559 26 x 1.75

so looking at that there is the size of 700 x 47 ??

does that sound right? so size of tyre is either 700 x 47 or 26 x 1.75 depending how measured.

No, it's 559 that needs to match. 700 is a larger size wheel and tyres for those wouldn't fit your bike.

You have the normal mountain bike size wheels so the Streetwise you linked to earlier will fit. One thing though is that looking at the photos those old chrome wheel rims seem quite wide so the 1.9 inch version might be the better option.

 

[Batgirl]

No, it's 559 that needs to match. 700 is a larger size wheel and tyres for those wouldn't fit your bike.

You have the normal mountain bike size wheels so the Streetwise you linked to earlier will fit. One thing though is that looking at the photos those old chrome wheel rims seem quite wide so the 1.9 inch version might be the better option.

haha well I've ordered the 1.75 now... but will go with them and see how it goes my mantra of it not being a forever bike will be about right. Glad I didn't order anything with Euro sizing on it now!

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

1.75 will be fine - I saw there was a 1.5 on the link you posted earlier and thought that would probably be a bit too narrow, especially if your wheels were as wide as the old chrome ones I've got sat outside which are 27mm.

The reason I wanted to check the euro sizing is that there are several sizes called 26 inch which aren't compatible with each other. You've confirmed that you have the most common of those sizes which makes it easy to get the right tyres.

 

[Batgirl]

yay!! and PHEW! I was starting to get baffled and was worried the 1.5 would be too narrow too.

Looking forwad to her being all done up now.. apart from her cosmetics... I won't mention those to hubby he might have a heart attack!

Thanks for your patience

 

[Batgirl]

@Rickshaw Phil - turns out they can't get those in stock - They've suggested these:
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Nutrak-Mountain-Bike-Tyres_41552.htm as a replacement? Do you think these would be ok? for the gravel and tarmac ? They said they would but respect your opinion on them first before I go ahead.
There was I hoping my tires would arrive tomorrow.. ahh well.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Those should roll well on tarmac and I'd expect them to be fine on the hard packed gravel like in your photos but they might need a bit of care on loose gravel. (To be fair though, you could say the same about most road biased tyres).

 

[Batgirl]

Those should roll well on tarmac and I'd expect them to be fine on the hard packed gravel like in your photos but they might need a bit of care on loose gravel. (To be fair though, you could say the same about most road biased tyres).

Thanks I just headed onto the cycle track at Pembrey Country park entrance (3.2 miles done ) it's pretty loose there on the surface but packed down and in places has the metal grids under it where they're protecting against the wind by the looks of the defence of the wall etc.
After Burry Port it's pretty much all tarmac as far as I know. So will have to be careful - I do think the road tires are best these just looked a bit smoother to me.

Thanks again.

 

[Batgirl]

Opted for http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Schwalbe-Road-Cruiser-26-inch-Tyre_51838.htm
In reflex which has a reflective strip on the side.
Hoping these will handle the small gravel better than the ones they offered.

should arrive early next week.. can't wait now!

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Opted for http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Schwalbe-Road-Cruiser-26-inch-Tyre_51838.htm
In reflex which has a reflective strip on the side.
Hoping these will handle the small gravel better than the ones they offered.

should arrive early next week.. can't wait now!

Good choice. Schwalbe are a good make and the reflective sidewalls are a very good feature.

 

[Batgirl]

Good choice. Schwalbe are a good make and the reflective sidewalls are a very good feature.

Great and slightly relieved! Figured being seen can never be a bad thing.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Great and slightly relieved! Figured being seen can never be a bad thing.

I think the same - the tyres give this effect at night which I like (same bike as in the picture I posted earlier by the way):

 

[si_c]

Think that's a good choice, I think I was looking at the same tyres for my MTB a while back, but ended up going for the specialised crossroads armadillo instead, they're a bit more knobbly than the Schwalbes and I am still kidding myself that I'll take the bike up some mountains , plus the puncture protection is nice, the local council never seem to sweep the roads and the gutters seem riddled with glass. That and I got a good discount on them

 

[Batgirl]

I think the same - the tyres give this effect at night which I like (same bike as in the picture I posted earlier by the way):
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That is a great pic! they're much more effective than I'd thought they'd be. Thanks for sharing! How ironic you have them too!

I Love the reflection on the forks too - I have some scratches on my bike so was thinking off adding some strips to cover things up (with a rub down first of course).

I have ridden my horse with cycle lights and have high vis vest or winter coat for hacking too, I even have some strips for his bridle before we went western (he hasn't got a noseband and they don't fit his rope reins now. So have always thought it wise to be seen (ex biker in me I guess).

Think that's a good choice, I think I was looking at the same tyres for my MTB a while back, but ended up going for the specialised crossroads armadillo instead, they're a bit more knobbly than the Schwalbes and I am still kidding myself that I'll take the bike up some mountains , plus the puncture protection is nice, the local council never seem to sweep the roads and the gutters seem riddled with glass. That and I got a good discount on them

Thanks I can't believe how much deliberation went into tyres! I swear I don't do the same for my car...
Had to smile at at the 'kidding yourself' I know for sure I'm not the sort to be throwing myself around - I can bearly ride a bike! There are plenty of opportunities by me too but acceptance is what I'm offereing the mountain bike gods - acceptance I'd die trying, and therefore won't!

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

That is a great pic! they're much more effective than I'd thought they'd be. Thanks for sharing! How ironic you have them too!

I've got Schwalbe Marathon on that bike which I would have recommended if it wasn't for them being twice the price. (Worth the extra as they are excellent tyres, but possibly not for a budget build.)

I Love the reflection on the forks too - I have some scratches on my bike so was thinking off adding some strips to cover things up (with a rub down first of course).

I'm quite chuffed with the forks too. I cut some reflective tape into thinner strips and ran it down the front of the forks. In daylight it just looks like a coach line and you'd hardly notice it, but adds that extra touch of visibility at night.

I've done similar at the rear with red reflective tape.

 

[Batgirl]

I've got Schwalbe Marathon on that bike which I would have recommended if it wasn't for them being twice the price. (Worth the extra as they are excellent tyres, but possibly not for a budget build.)
I'm quite chuffed with the forks too. I cut some reflective tape into thinner strips and ran it down the front of the forks. In daylight it just looks like a coach line and you'd hardly notice it, but adds that extra touch of visibility at night.

I've done similar at the rear with red reflective tape.

Will defo have a look at the reflective strips - patience in application and it'd likely tidy up my bike. I could add a strip to the side of the fork and front too. I'm thinking of removing the body stickers as someone has tried peeling them in the past - this bugs me. So could add some there, as chevrons or something for effect and to cover the join in paint.
Lets face it whatever I do to my bike has to be an improvement, but won't have to worry about her when I leave her at the station.

While we're chatting - behind the gears there is a plastic 'plate' almost that curves toward the wheel and is broken - it looks like it protects the bears from the spokes, would it be ok to leave this off or trim it down? or can I replace it? it's broken and has been rubbing / catching on a spoke, but I've no idea what it's called to look for a replacement. I looked for an image of a bike and part names but there isn't a plastic plate on the ones I found.