+1 for the 3in1 oil. I used that for years on Sturmey Archer hub gears with no problems at all. Just the right viscosity I'd say and easy to apply through the lubricating orifice ( ) with the can nozzle tip.You're lucky it's the 3 speed hub and not the 5 speed. 3 speed was superb, but 5 speed best avoided imho.
The old folding bike is almost done but now I have another bike to do. Its an apollo Abyis full suspension bike. I ave had it from new but not ridden it for years it needs a new tyres but on looking I see the back is 26x1.95 but the front is 26x2.10 ?? I must of fitted them but cant remember. So which is the correct tyre. The width of the rims is 26mm.
Quote from: fazersharp on 30 June 2020, 03:18:45 pmThe old folding bike is almost done but now I have another bike to do. Its an apollo Abyis full suspension bike. I ave had it from new but not ridden it for years it needs a new tyres but on looking I see the back is 26x1.95 but the front is 26x2.10 ?? I must of fitted them but cant remember. So which is the correct tyre. The width of the rims is 26mm. Its quite normal for the front tyre on a mountain bike to be wider than the rear 👍
If you’re not doing too much off road, then the pair you mentioned will be fine. Most of my cycling is off road, so need the slightly bigger front footprint to stop the front from washing out so much.
I’d expect both of your tubes to be the same irrespective of the difference in tyre width front to back. The 1.95 on the front will be fine. Personally I’d fit new tubes as they’re cheap enough. When you fit the tyre(s) make sure the bead is seated properly. My 29er seems to take several inflate/deflate operations to get the tyre seated properly.
I don’t bother repairing them any more and just carry a spare tube for the price of them.
I always use Rema Tip Top solution and patches. Never found anything better. Not cheap, but I sometimes find them at the car boot sale. Got a box of about 100 patches a while ago for a couple of quid. Bargain.
Quote from: Trebus on 01 July 2020, 07:32:41 pmI don’t bother repairing them any more and just carry a spare tube for the price of them. Hmmm there is that - but before long I will need the car for all the extra stuff. Are those glueless patches any good.
Quote from: fazersharp on 01 July 2020, 07:46:28 pmQuote from: Trebus on 01 July 2020, 07:32:41 pmI don’t bother repairing them any more and just carry a spare tube for the price of them. Hmmm there is that - but before long I will need the car for all the extra stuff. Are those glueless patches any good.On that front I use one of these, brilliant for carrying a few little tools and a puncture repair kit. I also stick my keys (and occasionally a protein bar) in there too. Handy because its completely out of sight and out the wayhttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353105872139
Quote from: Trebus on 01 July 2020, 07:32:41 pmI don’t bother repairing them any more and just carry a spare tube for the price of them. is there any reason why I should not buy a £3.25 tube from asda, £
You certainly could buy whitewall rubber paint in years gone buy. I remember doing the tyres on my Mk2 lowline Zodiac, but that was back in 1968. It looked a right tart’s handbag though .
Ok something else. My vintage fold up bike should have white wall tyres but I either did not want to pay or couldn't find any. Now I have fitted new black ones I would quite like white wall, anyone know of or used rubber paint that I could use.