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Old 21-07-12, 03:45 PM   #21
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Also very helpful not having to p*ss about taking it elsewhere, do it yourself whenever.
exactly

35 quid was the walk In price aswell. Pretty much all the tyre places round here are 9 - 4.30 which is no good for the tiny population of non-gyro collectors in southampton.
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Old 21-07-12, 03:56 PM   #22
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Old 21-07-12, 09:41 PM   #23
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I bought the pocket size one,
used two drawers and watched a youtube movie and hey presto done. I bought this bead breaker from a Norwegian type of Halfords, £55.
Two wheel changes to save money, money spent on other bike stuff.
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Old 21-07-12, 10:37 PM   #24
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Its simple.... I'm a tight ****


Personally I think 35 quid just to swap tyres is ridiculous. Second tyre swap this year.
You're getting ripped off, i go to a garage and get it done for £20. That's not swapping tyres, that's replacing tyres-so it's the removal of wheels, tyres, fitting new tyres, balancing, valves and disposal of tyres. http://www.rideinbiketyres.co.uk/
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Old 22-07-12, 12:28 AM   #25
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I just get my mechanic to do mine on our electro-pneumatic tyre machine and balance them on the electronic balancer when I want them doing... or I do them myself if I feel like keeping my hand in.

Cost = £0.00

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Old 22-07-12, 12:32 AM   #26
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you forgot to say that you also get your tyres at trade..

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