my little LBS in cramlington ;)

[stephyt]

was out on me 6 mile ride earlier n passed the LBS in hight pit ( not sure on rules on forum if we can name shops ect) well anyways I popped in to ask abt tyres he showed me a couple types which I cud use n the smoothed ones r 15.99 each plus fittin costs ( be about £ 35 in total) which is gunna roughly be same price as halfords quoted me TBH Think I would rather get them done here than halfords

then I asked about bikes n prices ect for my needs he showed me some lovely looking ones startin around 300 for a road bike (not drop bars) then showed me one I think I fell in love with it was £500 :0 (giant make) it was lush n both bikes were Half the weight of my current one. glad I went in now got good advice from him,

so now I have a startin price of what I need to save up to and try save up quicker lol

is it worth gettin new tyres which I can get In couple weeks or so... OR should I put that £35 in the kitty for me new bike?!?

sorry just read this back and I meant buy smoother tyres for my hardtail


steph x

 

[musa]

You can get the tyre and when you get a new bike just put them on that bike.

 

[Scilly Suffolk]

Why are you considering new tyres?

If it is because your current tyres are worn out, then you should replace them. If you don't, then the frequency of punctures will increase and you risk something more serious happening, such as the sidewall giving out and likely resulting in significant damage to the bike and to you!

If your tyres are in good condition and you are considering changing them to improve the bike's performance, then perhaps the money would be better put towards your new bike.

Why anyone would suggest you buy tyres now for a bike you don't have, without knowing what tyres or bike you are considering (and therefore whether they are suitable or even necessary) is beyond me.

 

[stephyt]

Why are you considering new tyres?

If it is because your current tyres are worn out, then you should replace them. If you don't, then the frequency of punctures will increase and you risk something more serious happening, such as the sidewall giving out and likely resulting in significant damage to the bike and to you!

If your tyres are in good condition and you are considering changing them to improve the bike's performance, then perhaps the money would be better put towards your new bike.

Why anyone would suggest you buy tyres now for a bike you don't have, without knowing what tyres or bike you are considering (and therefore whether they are suitable or even necessary) is beyond me.

the tyres I'm wantin are for my hardtail, just wantin smoother tyres for the road as the bike is heavy as it is tbh but not sure if I wanna put that 35 towards me new bike hopein to get in few month and just use these tyres for now?!?

 

[MrJamie]

Id probably save the £35 for the new bike, will make it seem even better if youve gone from big mtb tyres too Besides once you have the new bike, you might want to use the old bike for some trails or bad weather commuting and might not want slicks on it.

 

[stephyt]

Id probably save the £35 for the new bike, will make it seem even better if youve gone from big mtb tyres too Besides once you have the new bike, you might want to use the old bike for some trails or bad weather commuting and might not want slicks on it.

aaah good idea abt keepin them on the mtb for winter but since the mtb tyres are relatively new don't I get to keep them tyres if the lbs puts new ones on then can put the mtb ones back on once winter is here ?!?

 

[MrJamie]

aaah good idea abt keepin them on the mtb for winter but since the mtb tyres are relatively new don't I get to keep them tyres if the lbs puts new ones on then can put the mtb ones back on once winter is here ?!?

Good point I forget from your previous thread, did you decide which bike or what kind of bike youre saving for?

 

[stephyt]

lol a rigid road bike like the ones u get drop bars on but its normal handle bars
not sure if that's the correct term ?!? it's much lighter all round skinnier frame n road wheels, he had loads of diff bikes in store and showed me the types for my needs , typical the one I luv is 500 haha

 

[Johnym]

Cj cycles btw :-)

 

[stephyt]

Cj cycles btw :-)

yea that's him wasn't sure if u can name bike shops or not as it may b seen as promoting?!? but yea lol

 

[Herzog]

yea that's him wasn't sure if u can name bike shops or not as it may b seen as promoting?!? but yea lol

Nothing wrong with promoting good service, and the same goes for poor service. I'd start saving for the Giant, a decent bike is a great investment and think of all the bus fares/car costs etc., you'll save (that's how I justify it to my wife at least ).

I actually know the shop and it's decent (I lived in Blyth for a short period in the 90's).

 

[stephyt]

Nothing wrong with promoting good service, and the same goes for poor service. I'd start saving for the Giant, a decent bike is a great investment and think of all the bus fares/car costs etc., you'll save (that's how I justify it to my wife at least ).

I actually know the shop and it's decent (I lived in Blyth for a short period in the 90's).

yea true hehe he was nice and friendly said to him I was just startin out n givin me advice more than any young weekender in halfords certainly knew his stuff took me straight to a couple bikes that would suit me and not tryin to get me to buy any old bike

 

[MrJamie]

I guess a Giant Dash, looked at the mens version when i bought my hybrid. Youll probably change your mind several times yet though.