Bike Tires -- Maintenance

<< I recently bought a shiny new Bianchi... A riding buddy suggests I deflate the tires after each
ride, then re-inflate before the ride up to 120 pounds. He says the tires will last much longer. I
know the ride is faster with higher pressure, but I feel the bumps, too. Right now they're at about
80-90 pounds and filled with Slime. Had at least two thorns stick in the front tire in the last two
months. >>

That's baloney about deflating the tires to make them last longer-it's illogical. But, inner tubes
will lose a small amount of air overnight anyway-you should top them off before every ride. Start
with your front tire at 100psi and rear at 120. Make 5psi adjustments until the comfort, liveliness,
and cornering of the tires are best for you. If thorns are a persistent problem, put Mr. Tuffy
strips in your tires.

Should post this in rec.bicycles.tech

"Dave" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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After years of running and mt bike riding, I recently bought a shiny new Bianchi which I'm
enjoying very much. Over 100 miles a week now, and that's not shabby for an old fart like me -- 61
last birthday. Just did 27 miles in 1:35 here in Newport Beach, CA, around the upper bay.

A riding buddy suggests I deflate the tires after each ride, then re-inflate before the ride up to
120 pounds. He says the tires will last much longer. I know the ride is faster with higher
pressure, but I feel the bumps, too.

Never did that so don't know but cheap tires seem to last a lot longer than the ones in the 35 - 40
dollar range.

Save the expensive tires for competition and use the cheap ones for training.

I usually inflate to max pressure, forget the bumps, what's your BMI, we'll want to know so that we
may suggest a training routine to get you into the best shape of your life. <g>

Dr. Kurgan may have to do a complete physical on you first.

Dashii

What's a BMI and who's Dr. Kurgan? Sounds kinda' ominous...

Dave

Dashi Toshii said:

"Dave" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

After years of running and mt bike riding, I recently bought a shiny new Bianchi which I'm
enjoying very much. Over 100 miles a week now, and that's not shabby for an old fart like me -- 61
last birthday. Just did 27 miles in 1:35 here in Newport Beach, CA, around the upper bay.

A riding buddy suggests I deflate the tires after each ride, then re-inflate before the ride up to
120 pounds. He says the tires will last much longer. I know the ride is faster with higher
pressure, but I feel the bumps, too.

Never did that so don't know but cheap tires seem to last a lot longer than the ones in the 35 -
40 dollar range.

Save the expensive tires for competition and use the cheap ones for training.

I usually inflate to max pressure, forget the bumps, what's your BMI, we'll want to know so that
we may suggest a training routine to get you into the best shape of your life. <g>

Dr. Kurgan may have to do a complete physical on you first.

Dashii

Dave said:

What's a BMI and who's Dr. Kurgan? Sounds kinda' ominous...

Body Mass Index.... as for the other be afraid be very afraid.....

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What do you all suggest?

Please ask in rec.bicycles.tech, which is the appropriate group for this question.

And everyone who read the original post, please don't answer it in this group.

THanks,

JT

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What do you all suggest?

Please ask in rec.bicycles.tech, which is the appropriate group for this question.

And everyone who read the original post, please don't answer it in this group.

THanks,

JT

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oh boy a self proclaimed moderator....... it's a slow day. Besides we got to see Kurgan
apologize.........

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Quoted message said:

Please ask in rec.bicycles.tech, which is the appropriate group for this question.

And everyone who read the original post, please don't answer it in this group.

oh boy a self proclaimed moderator....... it's a slow day. Besides we got to see Kurgan
apologize.........

JT's right, and he requested the OP ask his question in the appropriate NG politely. What's wrong
with that?

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"Fred Marx" <[email hidden]> wrote in > >

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Please ask in rec.bicycles.tech, which is the appropriate group for this question.

And everyone who read the original post, please don't answer it in this group.

oh boy a self proclaimed moderator....... it's a slow day. Besides we got to see Kurgan
apologize.........

JT's right, and he requested the OP ask his question in the appropriate NG

politely.

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What's wrong with that?

Nothing, except that it kind of smacks of:

"Netiquette Nazi is in control and he/she does not tolerate backtalk. The guidelines for every
discussion forum are clearly posted and he/she demands obedience. If any of you sniveling dogs break
the rules or deviate from strict observance of netiquette you WILL be punished."

Dashii

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>And everyone who read the original post, please don't answer it in this group.

I found this part objectionable, not the request to post in .tech.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

JT's right, and he requested the OP ask his question in the appropriate NG

politely.

Quoted message said:

What's wrong with that?

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"Dave" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

Quoted message said:

What do you all suggest?

Please ask in rec.bicycles.tech, which is the appropriate group for this question.

And everyone who read the original post, please don't answer it in this group.

Even better, cross-post it to all cycling newsgroups. That way, it will

on the subject, and then we can see Jobst try to set them straight. That will be far more
entertaining than anything you'll get in any 1 ng.

NS

I see that Doc Krugan is a real Nazi if one posts to his dislike. I bet he'd beat his own mother if
she asked for advice here.

Remind me to unsubscribe from this group.

Dave said:

After years of running and mt bike riding, I recently bought a shiny new Bianchi which I'm
enjoying very much. Over 100 miles a week now, and that's not shabby for an old fart like me -- 61
last birthday. Just did 27 miles in 1:35 here in Newport Beach, CA, around the upper bay.

A riding buddy suggests I deflate the tires after each ride, then re-inflate before the ride up to
120 pounds. He says the tires will last much longer. I know the ride is faster with higher
pressure, but I feel the bumps, too.

Right now they're at about 80-90 pounds and filled with Slime. Had at least two thorns stick in
the front tire in the last two months.

What do you all suggest?

Dave

"Dave" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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I see that Doc Krugan is a real Nazi if one posts to his dislike. I bet he'd beat his own mother
if she asked for advice here.

Remind me to unsubscribe from this group.

Hang in there Dave, we can get you whipped into shape in no time at all.

Don't worry about miles, up your riding time to 2 1/2 - 3 hours on three to four days of the week.

Dashii

Dave said:

I see that Doc Krugan is a real Nazi if one posts to his dislike. I bet he'd beat his own mother
if she asked for advice here.

Somehow I don't think Herr Gringioni political views would qualify him a Nazi, although there may be
other posters who would qualify.

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Remind me to unsubscribe from this group.

If you take anything said in this ng seriously then its probably better for your blood pressure if
you do unsubscribe. On the other hand it can be quite amusing if you treat most of what said as a
joke. As a bonus you might even learn something every now and then when people like Andy Coggan, and
even Gringioni in one of his more serious moments, posts.

Dave <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

After years of running and mt bike riding, I recently bought a shiny new Bianchi which I'm
enjoying very much. Over 100 miles a week now, and that's not shabby for an old fart like me -- 61
last birthday. Just did 27 miles in 1:35 here in Newport Beach, CA, around the upper bay. A riding
buddy suggests I deflate the tires after each ride, then re-inflate before the ride up to 120
pounds. He says the tires will last much longer. I know the ride is faster with higher pressure,
but I feel the bumps, too.

THE FACT YOU POSTED to a bike racing newsgroup means you want your answer from a racing POV.

Inflate your tires to max pressure (usually 120 lbs for 23 mm tires) before every ride, unless it's
wet, then back off 20 lbs. At max pressure you are less susceptable to flats and the ride feels
faster and more enjoyable.

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Right now they're at about 80-90 pounds and filled with Slime. Had at least two thorns stick in
the front tire in the last two months.

Ditch the super Fredly Slime.

Do not deflat your tires UNLESS you're not gonna ride your bike for 3 mor more days or if you are
going to put your bike in a hot trunk and the increased air temperatures might blow a maxed out
tube/tire.

Ditch the Slime. What are you thinking?

-Ken

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What do you all suggest?

Ditch the Slime.

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Dave

Dave <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

After years of running and mt bike riding, I recently bought a shiny new Bianchi which I'm
enjoying very much. Over 100 miles a week now, and that's not shabby for an old fart like me -- 61
last birthday. Just did 27 miles in 1:35 here in Newport Beach, CA, around the upper bay.

A riding buddy suggests I deflate the tires after each ride, then re-inflate before the ride up to
120 pounds. He says the tires will last much longer. I know the ride is faster with higher
pressure, but I feel the bumps, too.

Right now they're at about 80-90 pounds and filled with Slime. Had at least two thorns stick in
the front tire in the last two months.

What do you all suggest?

Dave

Why use air at all? Just ride them flat or fill them entirely with Slime. Then they can't go flat,
and you won't have to inflate them and deflate them every time you want to ride.

But, it you're just have to be like the pros and want to keep on using air, consider using slightly
less pressure. I recommend 119.4 psi for the dry, or 118.9 if it's raining. As for making your tires
last, consider doing what all the pro teams do - remove them from the wheels after every ride and
store them in the freezer until your next ride.

-RJ

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Dave <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

After years of running and mt bike riding, I recently bought a shiny new Bianchi which I'm
enjoying very much. Over 100 miles a week now, and that's not shabby for an old fart like me --
61 last birthday. Just did 27 miles in 1:35 here in Newport Beach, CA, around the upper bay. A
riding buddy suggests I deflate the tires after each ride, then re-inflate before the ride up to
120 pounds. He says the tires will last much longer. I know the ride is faster with higher
pressure, but I feel the bumps, too.

THE FACT YOU POSTED to a bike racing newsgroup means you want your answer from a racing POV.

Inflate your tires to max pressure (usually 120 lbs for 23 mm tires) before every ride, unless
it's wet, then back off 20 lbs.

Where did this idea ever come from? Who wants a squishy tire when it's wet?

-RJ

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But, it you're just have to be like the pros and want to keep on using air, consider using slightly
less pressure. I recommend 119.4 psi for the dry, or 118.9 if it's raining. As for making your
tires last, consider doing what all the pro teams do - remove them from the wheels after every ride
and store them in the freezer until your next ride.

-RJ

You forgot wrapping the rims with 1.26 meters of Velox rim tape each time you remount the
tires. Bill C

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But, it you're just have to be like the pros and want to keep on using air, consider using
slightly less pressure. I recommend 119.4 psi for the dry, or 118.9 if it's raining. As for making
your tires last, consider doing what all the pro teams do - remove them from the wheels after
every ride and store them in the freezer until your next ride.

I don't have a freezer but would liquid nitrogen work?

Dashii

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-RJ

Ronaldo Jeremiah said:

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Dave <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

After years of running and mt bike riding, I recently bought a shiny new Bianchi which I'm
enjoying very much. Over 100 miles a week now, and that's not shabby for an old fart like me --
61 last birthday. Just did 27 miles in 1:35 here in Newport Beach, CA, around the upper bay. A
riding buddy suggests I deflate the tires after each ride, then re-inflate before the ride up to
120 pounds. He says the tires will last much longer. I know the ride is faster with higher
pressure, but I feel the bumps, too.

THE FACT YOU POSTED to a bike racing newsgroup means you want your answer from a racing POV.

Inflate your tires to max pressure (usually 120 lbs for 23 mm tires) before every ride, unless
it's wet, then back off 20 lbs.

Where did this idea ever come from? Who wants a squishy tire when it's wet?

A mountain biker?