Bike Ride gone wrong
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- Опубликовано: 22 июн 2024
- Riding my vintage bicycle out on the open road is like a dream come true, every single time. But even the most solid chromoly steel bike with quality components isn't always bullet-proof, especially not when trying to get away at low cost...
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Most people are very nice and helpful. ❤️👍
I think investing in good tires is a good idea! We are just about to head out on the next part of our Cross-Canada Tour and purchased some Schwalbe marathon plus tires. Last year year we got 8 flats in about 3000 km, we are hoping to reduce that number. Canada is so awesome and full of kind people who are willing to lend a helping hand.
Tires are a good investment. I've been pretty bad at this, but learning my lesson. And yes, so many good people no matter where in Canada you are. Thanks for sharing and happy trails!
I’m a cyclist in Chicago and your video popped up in my feed. Great work filming and excellent commentary!! Looked like a beautiful place to ride.
Your rims must have hooks on them if they are from the 80’s and so they are designed for clincher tubed tires which you have. The tires you used are still very very loose. They should be tighter. I’ve seen poorly designed tires like that pop off if you do not very carefully push them into the hooks while pumping up. It is still possible to get a completely tight connection but I personally do not think it’s worth the anxiety it causes. Tight tires will be so tight that you require the tire levers to pop them on and off for at least one of the tire sides. If you can pop them off with your hands they can still function but then you have that added requirement to be extremely careful with pumping them up.
For some bulletproof and reasonably fast tubed road tires I recommend Continental Gatorskins. You’ll only need to keep them inflated so you don’t get any pinch flats. I found these for commuting in Chicago when I was getting weekly flats from road debree. Never had a flat with the Gatorskins except for pinch flats which were my own doing by improperly inflating the tubes.
About the older bikes value for the cost, I 100% agree with you. If you can afford about $1000- USD though the bikes from today in that range are very good quality. If your budget is below $1000- an older used bike will be far better than the new cheap junk that you see in retail stores today.
Thank you for sharing. My rims are quite possibly older than the rest of the bike. The community bike shop was throwing them out and I needed wheels. They were supposed to be temporary, but I just love the way they ride. I ordered some new tires and will do a follow up. 🙂
Quite an adventure! Chris seems to be a great guy helping out a perfect stranger.
In general I agree with you that older bikes from the late 80's to about 2010 are probably the best used bikes you can find. I have been flipping a lot of them and often get women's bikes that were ridden a few times around the block and then hanged from the garage rafters. I bet you can find one really cheap because maybe the shifter doesn't work or the seat is torn or missing or some other minor cosmetic issue. I spin the wheels to see if the rims are ok, pull the brakes and work the shifters. If anything is out of whack that is a bargaining chip..
With all the work you have put into the fake Bianchi I suggest to look for a Raleigh or Schwinn or what have you in your local market. Get one with matching wheel size and aluminum rims because they most likely are clinchers.Strip the frame for the spare parts and put it curbside for someone else to play with so it won't take up too much space.
If you are looking for new tires get some that are rated 70 psi max. They are probably compatibale with you flat shouldered rims.
Good luck!
P.S. I too have taken way too much risk riding without the proper spares in the bag. I promise i'll do better now.
Hi Wolfgang. Yes, aluminum wheels are an option and originally they had been the plan. But as I was getting used to the steel rims I actually started enjoying how much momentum they can build up, making it really easy to maintain a high speed. I think I will opt for the old school tires with a max 70 psi. Should have changed them long ago. 😉
@@the1andonly I know how much you like the steel rims. But think if this: it is actually the mass provided by the steel that carries the momentum. If you had aluminum rims you could choose rather heavy tires and have the same effect. So , aren't you just in love with the shiny chrome? My 3 speed Puch Toledo has chrome rims and i like the nostalgic look a lot.
I have avoided the straight sided rims with no hook bead. Only ran into a few. You would think any tire with a traditional steel wire bead would work. But not those folded up dept. store ones. I can't get real beaded bike tires in regular stores anymore. P.S. I hate the Kenda brand. Good luck!
Thank you! I ordered some tires online that are Schwinn brand. Keeping my fingers crossed.
@@the1andonly I do not know what rim you have. But there WERE SOME made by Schwinn that required a PARTICULAR bead on the tire itself. I do not even know the years for these. I AGREE sir, a clean straight rim is worth a correct tire!
I found my best affordable tire maker 20 years ago. In small raised rubber lettering they say Cheng Shin. There will be some other branding but tbe maker is what I look for. So good I often get full tread wear out of them. Punctures do not ruin the casing!
@@edwardallan197 Good to know. Thank you 👍
When I have an audience come along when I'm doing something, and then something goes wrong, I blame it on being "audience intoxicated". And why not, in view of the fact that the tire had stayed on the last time you installed it?
True enough, as I was chatting with Chris and not paying enough attention to the tire. But it's also a sign to finally go for the correct tires that will be a bit tighter on those rims. 😉