manual tyre changer frame thingies

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August 20, 2009 at 2:44 am #149156

Greg
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I do because I dont have an unlimited expense account and live at Nelson Bay in a big house and drive a fancy taxi

Now the real reason

I find that I can use different tyres for different rides, thus saving me money (not wearing soft ones out on longer rides etc) bike shops cant always do it when it suits me, also I run Mousses and bike shops dont like changing them and it helps when you get a flat on the trail

TB

August 20, 2009 at 2:49 am #149157

Anonymous

All depends – if I buy the tyres from Inskips I get them to fit them, but the ones from Sutto’s I fitted myself.

But considering I have had training from the great master TB, this grasshopper has no problems with fitting tyres anymore.

August 20, 2009 at 2:54 am #149163

Anonymous

I just hope Boulder is riding with me when I get a flat and I can buy him some beers for his troubles :laugh:

August 20, 2009 at 2:57 am #149164

Bruce Curtis
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Changed more tyres than I care to remember, including some that need a gantry to move, but i prefer not too if I can get away with it.

last time I actually paid someone to change a tube, but it will be the last time I pay anyone to change a tube, was a waste of money.

BC

August 20, 2009 at 3:08 am #149168

Anonymous

I consider that my personal time has a value (mush like my time at work), an hourly rate if you will with an added penalty of the effort factor. For a couple of bucks paying someone to do it there and then it seems better value than having to do it myself.

I could buy the ingredients and make a sandwhich for work everyday but I still buy Subway (or similar) as it’s less effort and messing around for me Same prinicple……

August 20, 2009 at 3:12 am #149174

Greg
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Moto wrote:

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I consider that my personal time has a value (mush like my time at work), an hourly rate if you will with an added penalty of the effort factor. For a couple of bucks paying someone to do it there and then it seems better value than having to do it myself.

I could buy the ingredients and make a sandwhich for work everyday but I still buy Subway (or similar) as it’s less effort and messing around for me Same prinicple……

Trailboss wrote:

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unlimited expense account

TB

August 20, 2009 at 3:15 am #149176

Anonymous

Ha ha!

If I was as adept at you as tyre changing mate I probably would do it myself where required, problem is I can’t be bothered to learn :laugh:

I would hardly call $600K a year unlimited either :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

August 20, 2009 at 3:29 am #149178

Trent
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I’m nervous about fitting my HD tubes myself because I’ve never done it before but I want to learn so I can do it in the bush if I need to. At the moment I’ve got my levers but no tyre repair gear so they stay in the car

August 20, 2009 at 3:58 am #149180

murph the surf
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Hey Austblue
I have just changed a rear tyre with a HD tube and found it not to be too dificult. I did it with 4 little tyre levers which I carry with me out on the trails. I changed it at work so it was nice to know I was getting paid for it:laugh:
Cheers:cheer:
Murph

August 20, 2009 at 4:03 am #149193

Anonymous

Now that I like! I don’t know why I didn’t think of doing all this bike stuff at work too

I do need to practice doing it as it’s only a matter of time

August 20, 2009 at 4:13 am #149196

Trent
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That’s much smarter than sitting up till midnight working on it at home like I did last night! I guess the result is similar though I’m that flogged today I wont be producing too much quality work

August 20, 2009 at 4:26 am #149181

Greg
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Austblue wrote:

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I’m nervous about fitting my HD tubes myself because I’ve never done it before but I want to learn so I can do it in the bush if I need to. At the moment I’ve got my levers but no tyre repair gear so they stay in the car

If your rim lock is near your valve hole in your rim, or you relocate it (4 spokes away) its very easy to fit heavy duty tubes and tyres as one, see Dan’s video

TB

August 20, 2009 at 5:03 am #149197

Trent
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Actually I was just worried about changing it full stop – the HD tubes are an excuse for me to learn and now I have a little extra to think about

I’m sure it’ll be fine like my nerves before bleeding the brakes the first time now I do it without fuss.

September 16, 2009 at 2:03 am #149158

Dennis Moore
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As an ex- tyre fitter I’ve seen too many torn beads and twisted tubes and crooked valve stems to trust any-one else to do mine. Right technique, 2 levers and a pair of boots is all that is needed.

September 16, 2009 at 2:12 am #149201

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Austblue wrote:

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Actually I was just worried about changing it full stop – the HD tubes are an excuse for me to learn and now I have a little extra to think about

I’m sure it’ll be fine like my nerves before bleeding the brakes the first time now I do it without fuss.

Austblue, I used to hate changing tyres. Not that I would put it down as being my most favourite of jobs it is not that hard when you are shown the correct way.

TB showed me the easy way and now it is all clear sailing
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