How important is tire pressure really? - Page 4

lynnifer · 09-30-2012, 07:27 PM

Thanks SuperSi! Making fun of the Class 2 engineer that suggested it to me (former co-worker)! lol

chasmengr · 09-30-2012, 11:46 PM

The Crank Brothers Speed Bicycle Tire Lever Tool works really well on my Schwalbe 24" MPEs. Sheldon Brown mentions it on his "flats" page.

nauticalmike · 10-01-2012, 01:03 PM

Ok so it appears to be general consensus that there is a difference in performance when tires are at their recommended pressure. Thanks to all who responded. My next quesion is replacement tires. Several people mentioned replacing them annually. Does insurance cover this or is is something that you need to save up for because aren't they pretty pricey?

grommet · 10-01-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by chasmengr

The Crank Brothers Speed Bicycle Tire Lever Tool works really well on my Schwalbe 24" MPEs. Sheldon Brown mentions it on his "flats" page.

I have that tool and I've never been able to get it to work. It seems to me that it's mean to pivot on the sized axle used in bicycles and not the half inch monsters we use but it's been working for you so I wonder what I don't know about using it. Any tips, where do you place the end (pivot point)?

Katja · 10-01-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nauticalmike

Ok so it appears to be general consensus that there is a difference in performance when tires are at their recommended pressure. Thanks to all who responded. My next quesion is replacement tires. Several people mentioned replacing them annually. Does insurance cover this or is is something that you need to save up for because aren't they pretty pricey?

Depends on the tires. Primos (bottom of the line) run about $30-40/pair. Schwalbe Marathons retail for about $110/pair, but can be gotten at a discount ($89) from Sportaid.

chasmengr · 10-01-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by grommet

I have that tool and I've never been able to get it to work. It seems to me that it's mean to pivot on the sized axle used in bicycles and not the half inch monsters we use but it's been working for you so I wonder what I don't know about using it. Any tips, where do you place the end (pivot point)?

It fits over my 1/2" axles. I didn't know it wasn't supposed to fit, so I just pop it on.

rlmtrhmiles · 10-02-2012, 04:37 AM

Take the wheels and tires to a local bike shop. They will change them for $10 and be done in 5 minutes.

grommet · 10-02-2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by chasmengr

It fits over my 1/2" axles. I didn't know it wasn't supposed to fit, so I just pop it on.

Really, I'll have to take another look. I bought it years ago but couldn't get it to work. Like many things, I probably didn't use it right. I will try again :-)

rlmtrhmiles · 10-02-2012, 09:43 AM

I did not use that tool, but bought 2 of a different. I was attempting to use on AT ties/rims and it was no deal. Now the sidewall tremendously different in sizses

brian · 10-02-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rlmtrhmiles

Take the wheels and tires to a local bike shop. They will change them for $10 and be done in 5 minutes.

Do it yourself in 5 minutes and spend the $10 on beer.

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chasmengr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nebraska, USA Posts: 2,042	The Crank Brothers Speed Bicycle Tire Lever Tool works really well on my Schwalbe 24" MPEs. Sheldon Brown mentions it on his "flats" page. __________________ Chas TiLite AeroZ1 I am a person with mild/moderate hexaparesis (impaired movement in 4 limbs, head, & torso) caused by RRMS w/TM C7&T7 incomplete Last edited by chasmengr; 09-30-2012 at 11:53 PM.

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10-01-2012, 01:03 PM	#33
nauticalmike Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pinole, CA Posts: 511	Ok so it appears to be general consensus that there is a difference in performance when tires are at their recommended pressure. Thanks to all who responded. My next quesion is replacement tires. Several people mentioned replacing them annually. Does insurance cover this or is is something that you need to save up for because aren't they pretty pricey?

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rlmtrhmiles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 818	Take the wheels and tires to a local bike shop. They will change them for $10 and be done in 5 minutes.

10-02-2012, 09:43 AM	#39
rlmtrhmiles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 818	I did not use that tool, but bought 2 of a different. I was attempting to use on AT ties/rims and it was no deal. Now the sidewall tremendously different in sizses