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Replacing bicycle tires
Posted on 1/22/18 at 9:35 am
Posted on 1/22/18 at 9:35 am
I'm not looking to do this myself. So out of these shops, any recommendations on who you suggest?
And aside from the customary $3.50 charge per tire, how much do new tires and installation usually cost per bike?
And aside from the customary $3.50 charge per tire, how much do new tires and installation usually cost per bike?
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Posted on 1/22/18 at 9:39 am to Will Cover
it depends on the bike and the type of tire (20 on up is my experience). It's not that hard to change them yourself and is a good skill to have if you get a flat while riding.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 9:42 am to theCrusher
I need 4 tires for two bikes. They're old. Over 10 years old and can't hold air for longer than a day.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 9:43 am to Will Cover
The two I have experience with are The Bicycle Shop and Pedal Play. Both are run by great folks, and will likely be able to work you in faster if you don't care to try it yourself. Last time I went to Capitol Cyclery for a tire change, they told me they had a backlog of months. I ended up just buying the tires and doing it myself.
This post was edited on 1/22/18 at 9:45 am
Posted on 1/22/18 at 9:44 am to Will Cover
Good lord. I think I was 10 by time I had perfected the art of changing a bicycle tire. 
Posted on 1/22/18 at 9:45 am to Will Cover
Maybe an hour to change all 4.
Probably take you longer to drive to the bike shop and back.
Don't be a pansy.
Probably take you longer to drive to the bike shop and back.
Don't be a pansy.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 9:46 am to Will Cover
Go to Dave. Good dude and small business.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 9:46 am to Mike da Tigah
It's never crossed my mind to go somewhere to change a tire. If you ride a lot you should have a pump and patch kit and the ability to remove and install the tire,
As far as picking a shop go to the first one. changing a tire on a bike is the automotive equivalent of changing a taillight. Don't need the best.
As far as picking a shop go to the first one. changing a tire on a bike is the automotive equivalent of changing a taillight. Don't need the best.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 9:46 am to Will Cover
Probably tubes and tires. Just spend 5 minutes on YouTube. Order 4 tubes and tires and a tire tool. Any bike shop Wil do this if you choose to go that route. If it's been 10 years you might want them to do a tune up. Check chain,cables, etc.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 9:49 am to Will Cover
dude it takes like 30 seconds to change the tubes
Posted on 1/22/18 at 9:49 am to Will Cover
I like Pedal Play but if you are looking to get out cheap Capital may have cheaper tires/tubes in stock.
You are going to need tubes as well. Tubes will run $4-8 bucks each and tires will probably bottom out about $15 each for most types in town.
You are going to need tubes as well. Tubes will run $4-8 bucks each and tires will probably bottom out about $15 each for most types in town.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 9:50 am to Will Cover
Worked at Pedal Play in college, Scott is the best and will treat you right.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 9:50 am to Salmon
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dude it takes like 30 seconds to change the tubes
don't you have to take apart the gears and brakes and all? i have fricking with bicycles, dreams me nuts.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 9:50 am to Chad504boy
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on't you have to take apart the gears and brakes and all?
no 
Posted on 1/22/18 at 9:51 am to Will Cover
The people at the bicycle shop are assholes
Posted on 1/22/18 at 9:52 am to Chad504boy
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don't you have to take apart the gears and brakes and all? i have fricking with bicycles, dreams me nuts.
No - you just loosen the quick release and take the tire off.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 9:54 am to Will Cover
I highly recommend Continental Gatorskin tires for durability. I used the Specialized brand tires for a while and was constantly getting flats. Haven't had a single flat since changing to the Gatorskins.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 9:55 am to Will Cover
Changing bicycle tires is not rocket science.
The hardest thing about it is to get the tread rotation correct.
Mercy people. It's a good time to clean & lube (if necessary) areas better accessible once you have the wheels off too.
The hardest thing about it is to get the tread rotation correct.
Mercy people. It's a good time to clean & lube (if necessary) areas better accessible once you have the wheels off too.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 9:59 am to jdd48
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No - you just loosen the quick release and take the tire off.
That's not a good way to explain it since it isn't the case. On both wheels you still have to deal with the brakes. You have to release them but most have a quick release, and discs will have a different process than rim brakes. YOu also have to deal with the chain on the rear and while it is simple it can be intimidating.
Most cyclists can change a tube during a ride in 3-4 minutes and be back on the road but if one hasn't done it they need to watch a video before they try, again while simple it isn't as simple as you make it sound.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 10:00 am to Will Cover
This is one of the sadder threads I've seen on here in a long time. Congrats.
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