I've had lots of hassle over recent months with punctures and worn out tyres, thus: wait to drop off the bike, drop off the bike, wait days for the fix, pay them, pick up the bike, etc. To date I've gone with the philosophy that if I'm whizzing around at speed, it's probably best to let an experienced mechanic make sure my bike is safe. However, tyres are beginning to be a real PITA for me. For example, I'd like to have a set of Road Pilots for touring and softer ones for, err... not touring. I also like the sound of chopping back and forth that some of you lot do.
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I've been fixing bicycles since I was a boy and, from what I read and watch, reckon I could learn to change my SKRR tyres with the right equipment.
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Question1: What tools do I need? I've got paddock stands but nothing else, other than the usual array of DIY house tools that I'm sure are inappropriate. Over the years I've noticed that some garages add stick-on weights, I presume to balance the wheels as on cars. Can't remember if that's the case at the mo (guess where the effing bike is right now). Do any of you do that?
Question2: How much for a second set of wheels, bearing in mind that I won't want to swap discs or sprockets.
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I've been fixing bicycles since I was a boy and, from what I read and watch, reckon I could learn to change my SKRR tyres with the right equipment.
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Question1: What tools do I need? I've got paddock stands but nothing else, other than the usual array of DIY house tools that I'm sure are inappropriate. Over the years I've noticed that some garages add stick-on weights, I presume to balance the wheels as on cars. Can't remember if that's the case at the mo (guess where the effing bike is right now). Do any of you do that?
Question2: How much for a second set of wheels, bearing in mind that I won't want to swap discs or sprockets.