The Cycling Thread - Page 72 - SV650.org

Luckypants · 20-01-11, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robchester

Bought a Pocket Rocket mini pump and Ive struggled to get more than 60-70psi in it.

Thats pretty much all you will get in with a small hand-pump. It's enough to let you complete your ride, but extra effort needed due to a softer tyre. Not sure if those CO2 canisters are any better, but lots of the guys I ride with use them.

fizzwheel · 20-01-11, 08:32 AM

Agree with Mike, 60 - 70psi is all you'll get with a hand pump, but its enough to get you home / complete your ride and thats all its intended for. The canisters are better, but if you use them all up and then get another puncture then you are screwed unless you have a pump as well.

maviczap · 20-01-11, 08:34 AM

And worse case scenario is you go out without any means of inflating your tyres

20-01-11, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Agree with Mike, 60 - 70psi is all you'll get with a hand pump, but its enough to get you home / complete your ride and thats all its intended for. The canisters are better, but if you use them all up and then get another puncture then you are screwed unless you have a pump as well.

Thats why I didnt get a Co2 system. I figured that punctures seem to be regular features of road riding which would mean having to buy canisters on a regular basis.

Luckypants · 20-01-11, 10:03 AM

You can reduce the number of punctures by your tyre choice. I was advised to get Continental Ultra Gatorskin tyres by my riding friends when I started, the whole group use them. In over 1K miles last year I only witnessed one puncture (last week), apart from the pinch puncture I got from riding over a big rock, which I could have avoided by paying attention. I'm sure there are other 'strong' tyres about, but these seem to work well.

fizzwheel · 20-01-11, 10:19 AM

I havent had a puncture in well over 1500 miles of cycling.. heres a few tips, ( though saying that I bet I get one now ! )

As Mike says, use a decent tyre. I'm on Continental GP4000S which is a lightweight race tyre, again had no trouble.

Decent inner tubes, again I run continentals

Make sure the rim tape on your wheels is in good condition

Keep your tyres pumped up at the correct pressures.

Check them regularly, first sign of wear or tear or they look like they are getting near to the end of their life then replace them.

Watch where you ride, i.e. dont ride in the gutter / close to the kerb where all the rubbish collects as thats where things hide that will puncture your tyres.

20-01-11, 10:47 AM

You guys are making me want to buy a bike ready for summer

Luckypants · 20-01-11, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Check them regularly, first sign of wear or tear or they look like they are getting near to the end of their life then replace them.

Ooops, guess what I forgot to order from CRC this week! The rear is nicely squared off so is probably thin in the centre - sound familiar?

EDIT: Just ordered another Conti Ultra Gatorskin http://www.wiggle.co.uk/continental-...kin-road-tyre/

northwind · 20-01-11, 11:56 AM

Some portable pumps will get you up to 100, but they're usually pretty bulky, something like a Lezyne HP Drive maybe.

My shock pump would get you up to 400psi but it'd take a while

20-01-11, 01:55 PM

Well I have continental ultra sports on mine at present. One thing you do notice is the state of the roads on a road bike. Blimey, there are some poor surfaces out there at present and I cant see them improving much this year..

20-01-11, 08:32 AM	#712
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: The Cycling Thread Agree with Mike, 60 - 70psi is all you'll get with a hand pump, but its enough to get you home / complete your ride and thats all its intended for. The canisters are better, but if you use them all up and then get another puncture then you are screwed unless you have a pump as well. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

20-01-11, 08:34 AM	#713
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread And worse case scenario is you go out without any means of inflating your tyres __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

20-01-11, 10:03 AM	#715
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Re: The Cycling Thread You can reduce the number of punctures by your tyre choice. I was advised to get Continental Ultra Gatorskin tyres by my riding friends when I started, the whole group use them. In over 1K miles last year I only witnessed one puncture (last week), apart from the pinch puncture I got from riding over a big rock, which I could have avoided by paying attention. I'm sure there are other 'strong' tyres about, but these seem to work well. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

20-01-11, 10:19 AM	#716
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: The Cycling Thread I havent had a puncture in well over 1500 miles of cycling.. heres a few tips, ( though saying that I bet I get one now ! ) As Mike says, use a decent tyre. I'm on Continental GP4000S which is a lightweight race tyre, again had no trouble. Decent inner tubes, again I run continentals Make sure the rim tape on your wheels is in good condition Keep your tyres pumped up at the correct pressures. Check them regularly, first sign of wear or tear or they look like they are getting near to the end of their life then replace them. Watch where you ride, i.e. dont ride in the gutter / close to the kerb where all the rubbish collects as thats where things hide that will puncture your tyres. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

20-01-11, 10:47 AM	#717
Reeder Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread You guys are making me want to buy a bike ready for summer

20-01-11, 11:56 AM	#719
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Re: The Cycling Thread Some portable pumps will get you up to 100, but they're usually pretty bulky, something like a Lezyne HP Drive maybe. My shock pump would get you up to 400psi but it'd take a while __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

20-01-11, 01:55 PM	#720
rob13 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread Well I have continental ultra sports on mine at present. One thing you do notice is the state of the roads on a road bike. Blimey, there are some poor surfaces out there at present and I cant see them improving much this year..

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