Comments on: More Product Reviews Coming Soon

By: Raiyn

Raiyn — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:24:35 +0000

@ Ghost
I generally stick to the smaller St. Pete shops excluding ABC. Some self assured shop rat there tried to feed me some BS about Kryptonite and Master Lock being the same company. Given my experiences between the two it was best that I spun on my heel and left before it got ugly.

By: Guy

Guy — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:47:23 +0000

I patch my tubes and use them until they can’t be used. I have though about alternative use after their useful life but not as a strap.

By: Ghost Rider

Ghost Rider — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:41:12 +0000

@Raiyn…you live in the Tampa Bay area, right…which shop(s) do you use?

By: Raiyn

Raiyn — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:31:06 +0000

@ Ghost
I’ve got a shop nearby that has the Campys so I’m good.

By: Chip Haynes

Chip Haynes — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:51:48 +0000

Ok, so if you like Trixie (and who wouldn’t?), you might also want to checkout Surly’s Jethro Tule.

By: Mike Myers

Mike Myers — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:09:27 +0000

GR—nah, I’ve bragged about never having a flat since I went five years without. I’m just blessed. Well, and I use tough tires, ride good roads, and change my tires when they get worn.

I still carry a tube and pump. I can’t imagine wanting to patch a tube on the side of the road. Swapping for a new tube is much easier—and yes, I know how to change a tube. I’ve done it a bunch, changing tires and stuff. I’ve just never HAD to do it. LOL

By: Ghost Rider

Ghost Rider — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:15:31 +0000

Russ…it’s heavier than a chainwhip. It is pretty much the same size and weight as a full size “Vice Grip” wrench.

You don’t have a Hypercracker that you bring on tour? That’s about the lightest thing you can find to remove cassettes…too bad they’re not made anymore.

By: Russ Roca

Russ Roca — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:50:21 +0000

hmmm….that vise grip thingy looks interesting….beats bringing a chainwhip on tour…now the question is, how big/heavy is it?

By: Ghost Rider

Ghost Rider — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:36:34 +0000

Mike…you DO realize you’ve jinxed yourself, right?

By: Mike Myers

Mike Myers — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:34:28 +0000

I have no old tubes laying around—-because I’ve never had a flat. Ever. I’ve been cycling for 23 years and never a flat. Amazing.