Help! (wheels)

g0g

I posted a problem about wheel decay/damage a few weeks ago but never got around to replacing my wheel. Trying to do a 100km cycle tomorrow and need a quick solution if anyone could oblige by advising! See attached photos showing the wheel now with me just having replaced the tube. Problem is a tear in the wheel means you can I think see the tyre - assume this is not good? It's a Canyon Roadlite and the wheels are 700x25 (continental GP4000 I think)

Option 1 - leave as is and hope it'll be ok if it looks alright to you?

Option 2 - Could I put a patch or something on the inside of the wheel?

Option 3 - My old Boardman (2010 Hybrid Comp) has Gatorskins on it that I bought for it ages back but used very little. They're 28s but I can't figure out if they're 700 or not. Are these likely to fit fine on the Canyon or would they be too wide? If so, do I replace both wheels or just the problem one?
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crosstownk

While the photo is not conclusive, it does look like the tube may be visible and could easily puncture.

If it was my tyre I'd replace it ASAP.

If the wheel on your other bike is the same size it may do the trick if the 28s pass your brake callipers. Then you need to determine if the cassette on your hybrid will suit the drivetrain on your Canyon.

g0g

crosstownk wrote: »

While the photo is not conclusive, it does look like the tube may be visible and could easily puncture.

If it was my tyre I'd replace it ASAP.

If the wheel on your other bike is the same size it may do the trick if the 28s pass your brake callipers. Then you need to determine if the cassette on your hybrid will suit the drivetrain on your Canyon.

Thanks for that. I was simply thinking of swapping the tyres between the two wheels, so I guess I should also be checking that the Mavic Aksium wheels are ok for 28, or is this a given?

And yes I'll be replacing the tyre ASAP!

onthefringe

g0g wrote: »

Thanks for that. I was simply thinking of swapping the tyres between the two wheels, so I guess I should also be checking that the Mavic Aksium wheels are ok for 28, or is this a given?

And yes I'll be replacing the tyre ASAP!

i doubt the 28's will work on the canyon...
what times your spin tomm??
some shops open in avo...

g0g

onthefringe wrote: »

i doubt the 28's will work on the canyon...
what times your spin tomm??
some shops open in avo...

Early unfortunately!
I checked the Mavic website and it says Aksiums take up to 32mm, and I'm pretty sure the Boardman wheels are 700 too, so it's just a question of fit on the Canyon.

Cee-Jay-Cee

I have a very similar cut in a Michelin tyre. I patched the inside of the tyre with a regular tube patch. Once inflated I put a dab of superglue on the hole/tear on the outside of the tyre) to seal it further and then fitted that tyre to the rear of the bike (a rear puncture at speed is safer than a front wheel puncture )

It's been on my winter bike since last March and that bike has been used extensively since then due to the crap weather. I've put over 1800kms on the tyre since then without a puncture or deflation.

onthefringe

g0g wrote: »

Early unfortunately!
I checked the Mavic website and it says Aksiums take up to 32mm, and I'm pretty sure the Boardman wheels are 700 too, so it's just a question of fit on the Canyon.

fitting the askiums not the issue..
fitting beneath the brake caliper and clearing the stays/ fork is

g0g

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

I have a very similar cut in a Michelin tyre. I patched the inside of the tyre with a regular tube patch. Once inflated I put a dab of superglue on the hole/tear on the outside of the tyre) to seal it further and then fitted that tyre to the rear of the bike (a rear puncture at speed is safer than a front wheel puncture )

It's been on my winter bike since last March and that bike has been used extensively since then due to the crap weather. I've put over 1800kms on the tyre since then without a puncture or deflation.

Thanks have gone with that solution! you can expect a Liam Neeson / Taken style call from me if it fails during the cycle tomorrow! :pac:

g0g

onthefringe wrote: »

fitting the askiums not the issue..
fitting beneath the brake caliper and clearing the stays/ fork is

Thanks might give it a bash after tomorrow. The prospect of removing four tyres and putting two back on doesn't appeal to me right now!

Cee-Jay-Cee

g0g wrote: »

Thanks have gone with that solution! you can expect a Liam Neeson / Taken style call from me if it fails during the cycle tomorrow! :pac:

I'm Ex-directory 😛

g0g

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

I'm Ex-directory 😛

Survived the spin, you're off the hook!

What is the consensus these days for wheels balancing puncture resistance, grip and good price?

I've heard Gatorskins, GP 4 Seasons and sometime mentioned Durano or something to me today

cdaly_

g0g wrote: »

Thanks might give it a bash after tomorrow. The prospect of removing four tyres and putting two back on doesn't appeal to me right now!

You can test clearance by just fitting the hybrid's wheels with the 28s mounted. If nothing rubs, swap over the tyres...

g0g

cdaly_ wrote: »

You can test clearance by just fitting the hybrid's wheels with the 28s mounted. If nothing rubs, swap over the tyres...

Oh yeah, dunno why I didn't think of just doing that! Will give it a go but will still probably buy new 25mm wheels.

Cee-Jay-Cee

g0g wrote: »

Survived the spin, you're off the hook!

What is the consensus these days for wheels balancing puncture resistance, grip and good price?

I've heard Gatorskins, GP 4 Seasons and sometime mentioned Durano or something to me today

I highly recommend Michelin Pro 4 Service Course. Excellent puncture resistance, fast with excellent wet and dry grip. I got approx 2800kms from my first set and have about 1200kms on my current set with just the one cut in one of the tyres (which I mentioned earlier) but it didn't result in a puncture. There's a Version2 out now which I'll get when the current set need replacing.

gambeta_fc

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

I highly recommend Michelin Pro 4 Service Course. Excellent puncture resistance, fast with excellent wet and dry grip. I got approx 2800kms from my first set and have about 1200kms on my current set with just the one cut in one of the tyres (which I mentioned earlier) but it didn't result in a puncture. There's a Version2 out now which I'll get when the current set need replacing.

Any idea if there would be much difference between these and the Michelin Pro4 Endurance V2?

I'm looking to replace Mavic Yksion 28mm tyres. Got over 4200km out of them, pretty happy with that but have a 3 for 2 voucher for Michelin tyres at Chain Reaction Cycles so probably give the above a try next unless there's a better recommendation?

Cee-Jay-Cee

gambeta_fc wrote: »

Any idea if there would be much difference between these and the Michelin Pro4 Endurance V2?

I'm looking to replace Mavic Yksion 28mm tyres. Got over 4200km out of them, pretty happy with that but have a 3 for 2 voucher for Michelin tyres at Chain Reaction Cycles so probably give the above a try next unless there's a better recommendation?

I think the Endurance model is slightly heavier and obviously lasts longer. I'd trade lighter and faster for longevity any day TBH.