Heavy Duty tires?

Hello,

I bought a new bike recently its a red fixie and I have already gone through 45 euro's worth of tubes and I have only had it for 2 months. Does anyone know where to get heavy duty tires and if possible in red to go along with the color scheme of my bike.

Thanks,

daspendy

kumate_champ07

are you skidding? best solution is to install a brake and slow the bike down properly to save on tyres

kumate_champ07

kumate_champ07 wrote: »

are you skidding? best solution is to install a brake and slow the bike down properly to save on tyres

Sorry I forgot to say its actually the inner tube keeps getting pinched from pot holes and general road surfaces. It was recommended to just get the main tire heavy duty.

Darkglasses

Seriously, 45 euros worth of tubes in 2 months?

I haven't had a puncture in about 2 years, taking in a few thousand kms.

Before changing tires, the first and most basic thing - Are you adequately pumping your tires? If they are road tires, you need to get them to roughly 90 psi at least. If you don't know how much you are pumping them, get yourself a good quality track pump and save yourself money in the long run. Under-inflating your tires will cause more frequent punctures.

Second, how are the punctures occuring? There may be a gap in your rim-tape, causing the spoke nipples to puncture the tube. Look carefully at the punctured tubes and tires and try to work out what is happening.

Thirdly, do you always HAVE to replace the tube? Considering patching them instead.

Once you've gone through all of the above, think about new tires. Unless of course the ones you have on right now aren't in bits. Conti Gatorskins have a very high reputation in puncture protection, but not the best in terms of grip. I use to use them on my commuter bike, and am not a huge fan. I personally think there are better compromises out there. But really, investigate the reasons why you are puncturing so often first.

EDIT: Just saw your first reply. If the tire isn't being punctured, then there is no reason to buy new ones unless you aren't happy with the grip. Sounds like you aren't properly replacing the tube, and that it is getting pinched between the tyre and the rim. Obviously, this shouldn't happen. Inflate the tube to it's recommended PSI, and check carefully that the tube isn't being caught between the tyre bead and the rim

Darkglasses

Darkglasses wrote: »

Seriously, 45 euros worth of tubes in 2 months?

I haven't had a puncture in about 2 years, taking in a few thousand kms.

Before changing tires, the first and most basic thing - Are you adequately pumping your tires? If they are road tires, you need to get them to roughly 90 psi at least. If you don't know how much you are pumping them, get yourself a good quality track pump and save yourself money in the long run. Under-inflating your tires will cause more frequent punctures.

Second, how are the punctures occuring? There may be a gap in your rim-tape, causing the spoke nipples to puncture the tube. Look carefully at the punctured tubes and tires and try to work out what is happening.

Thirdly, do you always HAVE to replace the tube? Considering patching them instead.

Once you've gone through all of the above, think about new tires. Unless of course the ones you have on right now aren't in bits. Conti Gatorskins have a very high reputation in puncture protection, but not the best in terms of grip. I use to use them on my commuter bike, and am not a huge fan. I personally think there are better compromises out there. But really, investigate the reasons why you are puncturing so often first.

EDIT: Just saw your first reply. If the tire isn't being punctured, then there is no reason to buy new ones unless you aren't happy with the grip. Sounds like you aren't properly replacing the tube, and that it is getting pinched between the tyre and the rim. Obviously, this shouldn't happen. Inflate the tube to it's recommended PSI, and check carefully that the tube isn't being caught between the tyre bead and the rim

Thanks for the reply. The first time I replaced my tube, I did it myself. The second time I got it replaced by a bike shop but they were both from the front tube but I just saw today my back one was down but it seems its a slow puncture more than a pinched tube because I can pump it up and leave it for 30 minutes before its completely flat again. I also never pump my tires up myself as I am always afraid of bursting them so I always go to my local bike shop and they do it for me. They were the ones that said not to get a heavy duty inner tube and just get the heavy duty outer tube.

mirv

Buy yourself a pump with a gauge at lidl or aldi for under a tenner so you can know how much air you're putting in. They've got their specials in this week.

Buy a pair of vittoria zaffiros for 20e or so from chain reaction, wiggle or your LBS, and some new inner tubes. Learn how to fit, replace and pump up your tyres. You shouldn't be pinch flatting unless you're under inflating your tyres. Look for shards of glass and flint in your tyres and remove them with a knife or pick periodically, also learn how to avoid road debris and potholes. It's most likely 95% your fault!

The Noble Nudge

Try Conti hard shell Gatorskins. a bitch to get on so maybe get the shop to fit them but that should help you and pressures of course.
They work out about €33.00 each

Green&Red

Are u sure theres tape on ur wheel? If ur getting punctures then its likely you dont have any but the bike shop should have picked up on this

Green&Red

Green&Red wrote: »

Are u sure theres tape on ur wheel? If ur getting punctures then its likely you dont have any but the bike shop should have picked up on this

No there was no tape. I bought the bike off a company called State Bicycle Co. they obviously put cheap tyres to save costs. I had to replace my whole back tyre because it was worn down and it was just rubber and nothing else. The new one it thicker and has inner tape/padding.

Squidgy Black

You need rim tape. Hard shell Gatorskins are great but pricey. They don't wear out fast if you're skidding either, once you have a gearing ratio with plenty of skid patches.

stetyrrell

stetyrrell wrote: »

You need rim tape. Hard shell Gatorskins are great but pricey. They don't wear out fast if you're skidding either, once you have a gearing ratio with plenty of skid patches.

These new ones have rim tape now. I can tell they're a lot more durable straight away and gives a lot smoother ride but it was a bit pricey at 49.99.

Wishbone Ash

Deleted User wrote: »

No there was no tape. I bought the bike off a company called State Bicycle Co

Lesson to be learned - get a proper bike and stay away from these "fashion accessories". :P

Wishbone Ash

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Lesson to be learned - get a proper bike and stay away from these "fashion accessories". :P

Haha. Its a good bike other than that the tyres that came with the bike are shocking.