Think you just questioned and answered yourself
Quote from: darrsi on 25 May 2018, 01:38:10 pmThink you just questioned and answered yourself Well thanks for the reassurance. ...that I was better to get it done "professionally" . Thinking aloud I suppose. I've never been to a mechanic to change a bike tyre before - how many notes do they normally take for the privilege (£££) ?
A mate popped round the other weekend and changed both tyres for me all he had was a couple of tyre levers. while he started on the beads I turned the compressor on and started sorting out airlines. Perfect moment for the motor to pack up then.. My mate was not phased by this and went and got a stirrup type bicycle pump from his car that has a little tank you pump up for seating tubeless tyres. No chance I thought, but it seated the beads first try on both wheels. Never seen the like of it.
TBH it depends on how you use your bike and tyres. I have a preference for wet weather, dry weather, commuting and 'playing' so change my tyres almost weekly. To this end I bought a manual tyre machine.I can get both tyres changed and back on the bike in 45 minutes.Honestly tyres are a cinch, and changing them yourself gives you the opportunity to check the bearings and seals and you know they are balanced correctly too. There are other benefits too, you can shop around for good deals on tyres, not pay dealership prices and at the very least you can save 30 quid a pair on fitting. Within two tyre changes I had saved enough money to cover the cost of the tyre changer and a compressor. Another benefit is that you can also change the tyres on your other vehicles saving money there too.