cycling for fitness?

[phil newman]

May seem a dumb question,but the Marin bike i have ordered comes with puncture proof ? tyres,however i was unaware of this when ordering bike,so asked the guy to install puncture protection lining,is this ok,or have i wasted money!?.And do puncture proof tyres,do what it says on the tin .

 

[ianrauk]

May seem a dumb question,but the Marin bike i have ordered comes with puncture proof ? tyres,however i was unaware of this when ordering bike,so asked the guy to install puncture protection lining,is this ok,or have i wasted money!?.And do puncture proof tyres,do what it says on the tin .

There are no such thing as puncture proof tyres. Puncture resistance - yes, puncture proof - no.
You are worrying too much about punctures.

When you get the bike spend a little while practising how to get the tyre off, change an inner tube and put the tyre back on.
It's well worth the effort and learning
There are plenty of resources on the internet showing how to do this, Park Tools, You Tube etc.

Another tip I can give you is to check your tyres before and after every ride.
Pick out any bit of flint, stone, glass etc that is stuck in the tyre and dig it out. If not they will work their way in and cause a puncture. Get in the habit of doing this and you will surprised at how much crap you will find.

 

[phil newman]

There are no such thing as puncture proof tyres. Puncture resistance - yes, puncture proof - no.
You are worrying too much about punctures.

When you get the bike spend a little while practising how to get the tyre off, change an inner tube and put the tyre back on.
It's well worth the effort and learning
There are plenty of resources on the internet showing how to do this, Park Tools, You Tube etc.

Another tip I can give you is to check your tyres before and after every ride.
Pick out any bit of flint, stone, glass etc that is stuck in the tyre and dig it out. If not they will work their way in and cause a puncture. Get in the habit of doing this and you will surprised at how much crap you will find.

Thanks for the advice,Ianrauk,rode the bike home from shop,along the towpath,6n bit miles, really enjoyed the experience,happy days ,gonna chack out the tyres,Thanks.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Find a 3-4 mile loop from your house,back home again.
This becomes your standard lap. Easy to bail out if your tired or the weather closes in
Gradually build up the laps to a max of 4. A cycling computer will help you see average speed.
I started like you with a knee problem,build up the miles gradually and you will be fine

Finding my knees getting better.