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Newbie Questions - Giant CRS 1

Killme00 · 2011-04-18 12:01:36

Hi, I've been given a Giant CRS 1 by my brother my my daily commute to work (approx 5km each way). He recently had an accident on the bike and wont be cycling again for a while. As such i would like to get the bike serviced and checked over before using it myself. Can anyone recommend the best place to get this done? I've…

18-04-2011 12:01pm

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Hi,

I've been given a Giant CRS 1 by my brother my my daily commute to work (approx 5km each way). He recently had an accident on the bike and wont be cycling again for a while. As such i would like to get the bike serviced and checked over before using it myself. Can anyone recommend the best place to get this done?

I've noticed that the tyres seem very thin. I'm 100kg+. Should i get thicker tyres and if so can you advise on a price range?

Thanks

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#2 18-04-2011 12:16pm

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A general idea of your location might help with people recommending the best place for the service.

As regards the tyres and your weight, they will be fine, just ensure that they are inflated to the pressure recommended on the sidewall of the tyre

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#3 18-04-2011 12:30pm

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Apologies, i'm based in Glasnevin and work in the IFSC

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#4 19-04-2011 9:28am

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Anyone?

Thanks

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#5 19-04-2011 11:48am

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Humphries in Finglas,
Bikehub in Howth,
Little Sport Fairview,
Cycleways Parnell St,
EuroCycles South William St.
Richies Swords.

Humphries is probably the closest and have a good rep. Buy a track pump and pump the tyres to the max pressure written on the side. You'll need to do this every few days as air eventually escapes. If you start getting punctures look in to getting thicker tyres. Bring a frame pump and puncture repair kit/or spare tube on your journey or 10 quid to pop in and have a bike shop do it.

Some pump recommendations here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056223867

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#6 19-04-2011 12:02pm

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Thanks Pete.

I'm actually just back from dropping it in to Cyclelogical at the Half Penny bridge for a service. Fifty euro plus the cost of any parts. When i go to pick it up later in the week i'll pick up a pump.

Any recomemdations on thicker tyres to prevent recurring punctures?

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#7 19-04-2011 12:18pm

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Scwhalbe Marathon Plus tyres are the anti-puncture champs. I don't use them myself but I probably will when my current tyres die. They're the ones on the dublin bikes and come in a variety of sizes.

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/components/tyres/product/marathon-plus-10686/

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