sounds good. ill let you know when im all set.

 

this is crazy!

http://gizmodo.com/5925135/the-world...-snack-storage

 

Caught a flat. Didn't have a spare tube. Walked 4miles on socks. Memorable night.

 

So I went to my LBS to get new tires/tube. I didn't know bike tires were so expensive.

 

Oh no! I'm sure you've done this since, but get a little pack that sits below your seat (or put stuff in the rear shirt pockets) and put in a CO2 pump, inner tube, plastic tire irons, inner tube repair kit and $20. It's saved my butt many times!
In the future, buy from Nashbar, Competitive Cyclist, Amazon or one of the many other online sites and buy a couple extra inner tubes and some tires. They're usually half as much as at a LBS, which is tough because it's always nice to support the local place, but when it's such a big difference, I can't rationalize it.

 

You're right, I like to support my LBS. But the price difference is staggering.

 

Agreed, they were there when you needed them but ................$$$$$

 

Just checked tire prices on Performance Bike and Nashbar. Performance bike is $5 cheaper & Nashbar was $1 more on the tires I just bought. All in all, just about the same price as my LBS. I'm still in shock on how expensive tires are. I went up to the counter thinkning that there was a pair of tires inside the box. I almost when the store clerk told me the price was per tire.

The new tires made a significant difference in handling. The feels a lot sharper & more responsive.

 

What kind of tires did you get?

Not sure how you conducted your shopping for tires but don't bother looking at the expensive tires or the tires that are lightweight. What matters are tires that are cheap and that will resist punctures best. None of us will ever feel a difference in tires other than maybe grip.

Also, in lieu of buying a CO2 cartridge, think about a frame mounted hand pump. Reason being is that you only get I think 1 or maybe 2 shots with the CO2 and if you mess up both, you'll be stranded... lol.

Have you joined Strava yet?... lol.

Andre

 

doh! I really didn't do any research. I bought the ones with the coolest packaging. I thought, just like a car, that tires would make the biggest difference. Now I know for next time.