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MikeMusic
02-05-2013, 09:41
Cycling home I missed seeing some object in the road and there was a a hell of a *clonk* as I hit it with my front wheel, probably the edge.
All seemed ok to start with but then the tyre lost pressure - damn

I carry a spare tube so changed the tube, getting nicely dirty from the road dirt on the wheel.

Changed, pumped up and off....Hang on. This feels different
Sort of softer, but still firm, more grip ?, nicer ride ?
Hey all I did was change the tube, but this is definitely a different experience.
Cycled another 8 miles or so and still it seemed the same, IE good/better
This is a Raleigh not expensive from Evans mail order

Are tubes for bikes the equivalent of mains cables or supports for hifi ?
Today it still feels good and just that bit 'nicer' than before
Maybe when I burn it in it will be even better
:)
bobbasrah
02-05-2013, 14:08
Yet another tube thread.....
MikeMusic
02-05-2013, 14:14
Yet another tube thread.....

Better than solid state tyres !
:)
walpurgis
02-05-2013, 18:49
Spare tubes are always handy. Try N.O.S. Mullards.

Is it a single ended bike?
bobbasrah
02-05-2013, 19:41
Spare tubes are always handy. Try N.O.S. Mullards.

Is it a single ended bike?

Think you mean NOS Mudguards....
SE is usually unbalanced...
A smooth supply seems to render a fluid performance, usually after closing time...
MikeMusic
02-05-2013, 20:32
Spare tubes are always handy. Try N.O.S. Mullards.

Is it a single ended bike?

I'm after inner meaning so I went to

InnerTubeShop.com

The bike is directional...
walpurgis
02-05-2013, 20:50
You can't beat a Class A velocipede.

Check your bearings don't need new cones.
goraman
02-05-2013, 22:07
The grip and ride changed due to tire pressure differences a 1/4 pound difference will have profound effects ask any NASCAR driver.
walpurgis
02-05-2013, 22:30
The grip and ride changed due to tire pressure differences a 1/4 pound difference will have profound effects ask any NASCAR driver.

Never seen a NASCAR bicycle though. :)
MikeMusic
03-05-2013, 08:43
Think you mean NOS Mudguards....
SE is usually unbalanced...
A smooth supply seems to render a fluid performance, usually after closing time...

Maybe my Crud mudguards have become super adjusted and slippery through the air.
Perhaps if I walk it back a bit.......
Maybe I became a super cyclist changing the tube ...
MikeMusic
03-05-2013, 08:43
You can't beat a Class A velocipede.

Check your bearings don't need new cones.

Hope not. It's only a year old
MikeMusic
03-05-2013, 08:45
The grip and ride changed due to tire pressure differences a 1/4 pound difference will have profound effects ask any NASCAR driver.

Different feel to putting more air in.
Was something that was difficult to put into words, much like some hifi changes
Uh it's sort of 'different' (but how ?)