MacRetro chat and rides thread

[velomaniac]

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Could ask this in road section but, well not really a roady so I'd feel awkward. Tyres, I have decided within my much diminished fleet to build a roadbike for winter training. I have never ridden a bike with tyres less than 28mm wide but the frame and wheel set I have is for 25mm or less if I want mudguards. Any recommendation for tough skinny tyres that are not a barsteward to lever on and off clincher rims and have puncture resistance ?

 

[kaiser]

Cheers John, ill add them to my list though my riding partner is proving elusive this weekend.

Velo, I was particularly fond of Continental gp 4 seasons. I found if you go too puncture resistant you end up with a really dull riding bike. Gp4's hit the sweet spot. If you want something more budget then I believe that the specialized offerings are good.

 

[Mr Panda]

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cONTI gATORSKINS- YOU KNOW IT MAKES SENSE

oNE DAY i'LL GET THE HANG OF THESE KEYBOARD THINGS.... .... ....

:roll:

 

[DynaCol]

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Another vote for Continental GP 4 Season tyres from me. They seem to be pretty tough, roll nicely and never noticed them being particularly difficult to fit (although it depends on the rim/tyre combination). If you shop around you can get deals for a pair with tubes sometimes as they're not the cheapest.

 

[kaiser]

Any MacRetro still running eggbeaters? I'm having a purge and I'll box what I have up and send them on. Can't guarantee the condition but I'm sure a few pairs will still be in working order. Free gratis of course.

 

[RobMac]

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Ì thought ZZ and Jimmy Savilles love child still used them :mrgreen:

 

[old_coyote_pedaller]

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The moment when Rob realises it really isnae tomato sauce......

Any MacRetro still running eggbeaters? I'm having a purge and I'll box what I have up and send them on. Can't guarantee the condition but I'm sure a few pairs will still be in working order. Free gratis of course.

Kaiser, Rob is correct, I have Eggbeaters on all my MTBs, and thanks for offer, some spares wouldn't go amiss.

 

[kaiser]

Nae probs OCP. I'm sure I have an abundance o thum.

 

[old_coyote_pedaller]

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Thanks kaiser, send me your PayPal details please, I know you've said free gratis, but at least let me pay the postage.

 

[clubby]

Cannae believe yer still using that pish, especially after that spring snapping on you over the dark side of the Bishop.
Hud on a minute though, someone mentioned free. That’ll explain it.