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[Mo1959]

I find that a shaking of talc helps with awkward tyres (inner tubes don't get caught as easily) and also if needed some cable ties (hold the tyre in place) for those tyres rather prone to deciding that they don't really want to sit in the rim and would much rather be flat...

Must admit when I first fitted a folding tyre I thought it would never go on, as you say they just look flat and like they will never fit in the rim. My technique is to get the first foot or so in and then put my elbow and inside of my right forearm on it, then carry on working the next few inches in and it seems to get a grip by then.

Well, our turn for wet and windy Heard the rain most of the night and it is still dismal and drizzly. Since I only ride for fun and not commuting I don't think I will be doing much this week. Just had toast and banana for brekkie and will get out with the dog shortly.

Well timed dog walk......just drizzly. Rain is back on heavy now. Oh well, another cuppa and too much computer!

 

[Stonechat]

Must admit when I first fitted a folding tyre I thought it would never go on, as you say they just look flat and like they will never fit in the rim. My technique is to get the first foot or so in and then put my elbow and inside of my right forearm on it, then carry on working the next few inches in and it seems to get a grip by then.

Well, our turn for wet and windy Heard the rain most of the night and it is still dismal and drizzly. Since I only ride for fun and not commuting I don't think I will be doing much this week. Just had toast and banana for brekkie and will get out with the dog shortly.

Well timed dog walk......just drizzly. Rain is back on heavy now. Oh well, another cuppa and too much computer!

Must admit I was wondering about these GP4000 S II's I have whenever I need to fit them, I have never fitted a folding tyre

Sunny here now. No chance of a ride yet, but if still nice this afternoon, I am visiting Mum so makes a nice short outing, usually come back the slightly longer way

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Must admit I was wondering about these GP4000 S II's I have whenever I need to fit them, I have never fitted a folding tyre

unfold them and get them hanging as a normal tyre for a while before you try.... (Helps with all folded tyres not just GP400s's which I also have... going back to the folded durano pluses today I think! should I get time between Spanish homework, cleaning the house, cleaning the bike and cooking, plus ordering a few parts on line and life generally...)

 

[BrianEvesham]

Unseasonably lovely weather here today so did my TT loop again.

http://www.strava.com/activities/207910106

I've been lucky # with fitting Tyres, Vittoria folding, don't even use levers anymore. Not sure why. The larger wire ones on my hybrid though are much harder work!











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I still haven't had a p p p********* in over two years now !

 

[Stonechat]

Here is photo from Sunday's Sportive

 

[puffinbilly]

Thanks for the advice re the tyres - never thought of talc....I'll try it. I think these tyres might be taken off and left in the garage - after looking online I couldn't see any for sale in the UK apart from Halfords and the reviews I found were pretty awful - with people complaining of numerous visits from the p fairy. I have some rubinos that are waiting for their first outing - and they will transform the feel of the hybrid from the heavy duty Kwests. It's just one of those moments that I hate - when I will not admit defeat.....if we can put a man on the moon surely I can put the tyre back on the bike....

 

[Mo1959]

Here is photo from Sunday's Sportive

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Nice one......you look so relaxed compared to the guys behind you. They look like they are working hard to keep up with you.

 

[stevey]

Unseasonably lovely weather here today

Same here So out around the block a few times the winter bike is soundind a bit rough as well

http://www.strava.com/activities/207945146

 

[SpaCyclist]

Same here So out around the block a few times the winter bike is soundind a bit rough as well

http://www.strava.com/activities/207945146

Would like to have got out today, but still stuck in waiting for a delivery. Pity it didn't come this morning, but I suppose it has given me the opportunity to get on with some other work here. Glad to see some of you have had a good/dry ride!

 

[stevey]

Would like to have got out today, but still stuck in waiting for a delivery. Pity it didn't come this morning, but I suppose it has given me the opportunity to get on with some other work here.

Hate having to do that

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Had a swim today after working through a list of jobs and thought about having a cycle this afternoon (it's my day off) but my eyelids were a bit heavy so I let them close. Oops! I'm just working out whether to go out now or carry on with the list.
Keep up the good work folks. Seems weird this thread now being split into two. Hopefully this new one will stay at the top of my alerts, as the old one keeps popping up.

Keep smiling everybody

 

[Mo1959]

Had a swim today after working through a list of jobs and thought about having a cycle this afternoon (it's my day off) but my eyelids were a bit heavy so I let them close. Oops! I'm just working out whether to go out now or carry on with the list.
Keep up the good work folks. Seems weird this thread now being split into two. Hopefully this new one will stay at the top of my alerts, as the old one keeps popping up.

Keep smiling everybody

I wish I liked swimming. The surgeon suggested it to strengthen my shoulder but afraid I detest it. Lucky if I can manage a very poor breast stroke for about a breadth of the pool!

 

[Stonechat]

Did short visit to Mum
Short burst of very heavy rain
8.45 miles @ 17.4 mph
http://www.strava.com/activities/207999329
Post sportive heaviness in the legs has gone now

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Unseasonably lovely weather here today so did my TT loop again.

http://www.strava.com/activities/207910106

I've been lucky # with fitting Tyres, Vittoria folding, don't even use levers anymore. Not sure why. The larger wire ones on my hybrid though are much harder work!

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I still haven't had a p p p********* in over two years now !

I always think of your "A short ride is better than no ride" when I am feeling lazy when I really should be getting a quickie in. Usually works too!

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Nice one......you look so relaxed compared to the guys behind you. They look like they are working hard to keep up with you.

+1

@Stonechat - your blooming quick as well!