November 30, 200718 yr Hello TC people can you help? I've done a search and I can't find the dimensions I need ? I canna seat my rear tyre back on the rim using the ratchet tie down method --that used to do the trick--( lost the ''touch''). What size is the bicycle inner tube that I could use instead ?? I know Steve Saunders gives the dimensions in his video but,typically, I can't find that either!! I'm off to search my video collection again.....Cheers ..Wayne
November 30, 200718 yr i use tie down method and works a treat, have you got a good compressor and are you making sure the valve is removed when you do this to blow enough air in? IF its a tube i aint done one of them but i reckon tis must be easier
November 30, 200718 yr I bought one years ago after watching the Saunders video, it's never failed. Just had a look at it and it is a 18 x 1.50.
November 30, 200718 yr Yes, I guess the 16 or even a 14 would easily stretch to fit. I put a little air in mine (with a touch of diluted washing up liquid on the rim.... not recomended apparently.) and ease it out at just the right moment, if the bead pops back on then it's stuck... pull it out too early and the air escapes.
November 30, 200718 yr what about you do a scientific test inner tube and beeder, and let us know which is best. I will send you my beeder and you can report the findings? Only proviso its a new tyre?
November 30, 200718 yr Author Cheers for all the help fellas,tyre's on and holding pressure. As usual I needed it in a hurry so I didn't have time to order anything. Just nipped( no pun ) out to get a 20 by 1 and 3 eighths tube(according to Steve Saunder's video). Can't believe I've lost my touch with the tie down method
November 30, 200718 yr If you'd fitted your crank bearings a bit quicker perhaps your tyre wouldn't have had time to go flat
November 30, 200718 yr A tire will never set when you need it now, its the nature of the rubber beast!
November 30, 200718 yr Cheers for all the help fellas,tyre's on and holding pressure.As usual I needed it in a hurry so I didn't have time to order anything. Just nipped( no pun ) out to get a 20 by 1 and 3 eighths tube(according to Steve Saunder's video). Can't believe I've lost my touch with the tie down method So you jumped in the car to drive how far? Then bought an inner tube for how much? BUY A BEEDER YOU TIGHT ****
November 30, 200718 yr Author So you jumped in the car to drive how far? Then bought an inner tube for how much? BUY A BEEDER YOU TIGHT **** 2 miles and Edited November 30, 200718 yr by HAM2
November 30, 200718 yr If you'd fitted your crank bearings a bit quicker perhaps your tyre wouldn't have had time to go flat I can t believe a man who rides his bike up and down the drive has been able to wear out a tyre Has Ham fitted a tyre in preperation for this weekends trial ? be good to see you there Ham, its a great trial and I'm tired of being last Edited November 30, 200718 yr by Baldilocks
November 30, 200718 yr Author I can t believe a man who rides his bike up and down the drive has been able to wear out a tyre Has Ham fitted a tyre in preperation for this weekends trial ? be good to see you there Ham, its a great trial and I'm tired of being last Ahh,your perception serves you well Mr. Bond...but now I have to kill you. Is it a big lap? I don't know if I've ever done Lambshields?
December 1, 200718 yr Yes its a big lap , about 10 miles I think but its one of the best NE trials of the year, get yourself there mate. theres two courses and we'll give you a standing ovation when your bike starts you need a full tank for each lap so bring plenty petrol Edited December 1, 200718 yr by Baldilocks
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