fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Had a valve failure this morning - 3/4 of the way to work - valve separated at the join with the tube (2-3rd conti tube that's done this on me - I usually use Vittoria)
Only needed the levers (Green decathlon ones for the commute) to open the carcase and slide lever round, changed tube and re-fitted without a lever (Conti 4 Season) - some rim/tyre combo's are a mare - I find kevlar beads the best (easy to fit).
Refitted to bike, put chain back on (bear in mind this is a fixed) - aligned wheel and set off in less than 10 minutes - including getting the rear up to 110 PSI.
As folk say Practice makes PERFECT. If you have a bugger of a tyre, make sure you get sturdy levers. They do tend to get easier after the tyre has been on for some time.
Only needed the levers (Green decathlon ones for the commute) to open the carcase and slide lever round, changed tube and re-fitted without a lever (Conti 4 Season) - some rim/tyre combo's are a mare - I find kevlar beads the best (easy to fit).
Refitted to bike, put chain back on (bear in mind this is a fixed) - aligned wheel and set off in less than 10 minutes - including getting the rear up to 110 PSI.
As folk say Practice makes PERFECT. If you have a bugger of a tyre, make sure you get sturdy levers. They do tend to get easier after the tyre has been on for some time.
