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NorthernDave
Never used Über Member
- Location
- The real Northern Powerhouse
Do they? Mind you, I've already got half a dozen of Halfords own brand tubes from last time they were on offer, so it's not like I need any...
vickster
Legendary Member
Yeah. I've got several having bought them previously on offer from Halfords...given I'm not riding, punctures aren't currently an issue regardless. But I've lost the cores just unscrewing the valve cap to pump the tyres up...one dead tube and a new one needed!Do they? Mind you, I've already got half a dozen of Halfords own brand tubes from last time they were on offer, so it's not like I need any...
The Halfords ones aren't perfect either, then nor are Schwalbe, nor Specialized and don't get me started on the cr@p from Wilkinsons!
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Yep, same experience here, or they haven't been screwed on properly in manufacture. Had a few snap as well. Michelin or Vittoria for me, or indeed B-Twin
bikingdad90
Guru
Scwalbe marathon originals currently £15.99 in wiggle.
I am getting a pair after a run of punctures in my continental contact tyres. A piece of glass and a thorn in the other. Only about a few mm in depth both times. Disappointed by them as they only have less than 400 miles on them. I can't be doing with it so going to these which are a slight weight penalty over the vittoria rubinos I was running before.
I am getting a pair after a run of punctures in my continental contact tyres. A piece of glass and a thorn in the other. Only about a few mm in depth both times. Disappointed by them as they only have less than 400 miles on them. I can't be doing with it so going to these which are a slight weight penalty over the vittoria rubinos I was running before.
MickeyBlueEyes
Eat, Sleep, Ride, Repeat.
- Location
- Derbyshire
Correct. They can be very easily nipped up though with a 7mm spanner and jobs a good un.
Cycloslalomeur
Veteran
Anyway, they (Conti tubes) are £1.309 a pop at Wiggle if you order 10 or more.
Schwalbe make the best inner tubes (and tyres) out there.
Cycloslalomeur
Veteran
This. A robust thumb and index finger combo will to the job as well.
Arsen Gere
Guru
- Location
- North East, UK
One of the advantages of Conti tubes is you can remove the valves and put this stuff in them.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/continental-revosealant-tyre-sealant/rp-prod109883
tincaman
Guru
- Location
- Chudleigh, South Devon
You can remove the core with the number 11 on one of these
Attachments
- Location
- London
I've never been a great fan of their tubes, though had a few "free" with tyres.And to go with your lovely new Gatorskins, what better than some Continental Race Inner Tubes at just £2.99 each?
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/inner-tubes/continental-race-bike-inner-tube-700c-28
Available in 700c 18-25 and 700c 20-25
German engineering where you need it most on your bike
Last Time I Go Outdoors a few days ago they were selling some Vavert tubes (as sold/used by Planet X on their bike builds) for £1.50. You need the discount card though and their stores aren't that handy.
Spiderweb
Not So Special One
- Location
- North Yorkshire
Unfortunately only 61cm left. Shimano Sora and Mavic CXP22 wheels.
http://www.startfitness.co.uk/forme-axe-edge-2-0-carbon-road-bike-black-for65.html
Spiderweb
Not So Special One
- Location
- North Yorkshire
Slightly different spec to the previous one I listed.
Only size 52cm available.
They also have many other discounted bikes.
http://www.startfitness.co.uk/sale/bikes-sale/forme-axe-edge-2-0-le-carbon-road-bike-for83.html
Spiderweb
Not So Special One
- Location
- North Yorkshire
With Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheels, 11 speed Ultegra, FSA Gossamer crank.
Several sizes available.
Check out their Campagnolo spec bikes and their sale cycle clothing.
http://www.startfitness.co.uk/sale/...-carbon-road-bike-w-ksyrium-wheels-for67.html
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That's a beauty but I don't intend on another purchase until this time next year. I bought the Forme Axe last year on a whim and had it returned before it arrived as I'd a change of heart. A fella in work has a Forme and seems happy with it.
