Hello from Warrington

[paulmac]

Just thought id say hi, just recently sold my hard tail mountain bike and i bought myself a Felt QX75 2010 hybrid. Got a good deal on it was brand new just last years model. I will be using this bike to commute back and too to work once i move house, the ride will only be approx 5 mile each way. Im finding riding this hybrid so much more easier and fun on the roads than i did with my mountain bike, a lot quicker too. One thing ive just bought for it is a pair of Continental Gatorskin's size 700 x 28, as after reading many a review they seem to work well for what i will be doing. I have heard tho they can be hard to fit? ive been quoted £6 per wheel to have them fitted in a local shop anyway so think i will probably just do that instead of me trying and either A. ruining the tyres B. ruining the inner tubes or C. smashing my bike up when i cant get them on haha.. anyways il be around here now reading up on things gettin some advice and tips along the way. nice to meet you all...

 

[calibanzwei]

Hehe, another from the Wire - hello and welcome!

EDIT: Watcha going to do when the inevitable puncture happens and your 20 miles from your LBS? Tyre levers, patience and a pint of best as your reward for saving yourself £12 hehe

 

[E11a]

Hi Paulmac. I'm not too far away in Southport.

 

[paulmac]

hey, how u all doing?

 

[Hicky]

Dont ask the LBS to fit the tyres, I have put on/swapped armadillos and gatorskins without tyre levers(cant get them off without though!) it takes a little time and patience.

Have a look through youtube for guides(I think I seen one for marathon plus fitting) and if need be buy a spare innertube incase you pinch puncture the tyre......if you still cant do it, I'll show you how to fit them when I'm down at my inlaws(Woolston)sometime...?

 

[david k]

hi there, dave from st helens

 

[Servicemycycle]

Hi mate tyres are easy enough ... Give them a try will feel better knowing you can do it yourself!!

 

[krushavik]

Hi Paulmac not another wolves supporter. John.. Sankey.

 

[david k]

dont mention the semi