vickster
Squire
Have you paid for the bike already?
If you will be riding on roads, I would recommend joining regardless for the legal and 3rd party cover. CTC offer similar cover without the discounts though
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If you will be riding on roads, I would recommend joining regardless for the legal and 3rd party cover. CTC offer similar cover without the discounts though
vickster
Squire
OK, you can thus join BC today and show them the confirmation email tomorrow to get the 10% off. Job done
This is the one you want if not racing etc
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/membership/ride
Looks like they don't offer the CRC discount now, odd, maybe just a trial period
vickster
Squire
IMO definitely. Will you be insured if you have an accident which is your fault - and you injure a pedestrian or damage a car?
How will you access legal help if you get knocked off and you or your bike are damaged - which is exactly what happened to me last year, the BC solicitors are handling my personal injury claim (I had to have surgery...).
For the sake of £8 a year once you've taken the bike discount into account. Indeed, if you pay by DD it's under £4 (a pint of beer
) Of course hopefully none of this will ever happen, I certainly didn't expect it to, but that's the point of insurance. It's only a couple of quid a month. You may well need other things from Halfords over the course of the year and all of that will be discounted. Do you have tools for example, a pump, bottle cage & bottles?
steveindenmark
Legendary Member
When it comes to any vehicle the top insurance is almost always worth it. Some insurance is critical, especially if you are strapped for cash.
Use plastic tyre levers, they will cause less damage to your wheels. I have marathon plus on most of my bikes and they go on easy enough with plastic levers.
Use plastic tyre levers, they will cause less damage to your wheels. I have marathon plus on most of my bikes and they go on easy enough with plastic levers.
OP
OP
Hypermind
Active Member
Thanks. Is this the same tyre as the merlin cycles link you sent me?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SCHWALBE-Ma...=1438864690&sr=8-16&keywords=cycle+tyres+650b
It's quite a bit cheaper!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SCHWALBE-Ma...=1438864690&sr=8-16&keywords=cycle+tyres+650b
It's quite a bit cheaper!
vickster
Squire
I'm going to guess yes, but hopefully @cyberknight or @Garry A can confirm?
cyberknight
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Looks ok to me.
jefmcg
Guru
I wouldn't rush and change the tyres, unless you find there is an issue with them. If they are like most OEM tyres, you'll find they wear out quickly and you start getting a lot of punctures, then you can buy some new ones.
