Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[-我是蝙蝠俠-]

I took my bikes out for a wash last weekend, and saw this on my roadie wheel. Strange thing is, its only on the rear wheel left side.

what should i do? it feels sticky to touch...

TIA.

michelin tyre tends to hav this prob.

 

[-我是蝙蝠俠-]

Thursday night ride 8 pm at big splash
Going to Punggol loop.
Half pcn, half road.
Speed 25 to 33km/h
80km

u xxx or his employee??

 

[Sadisticnoob]

u zhen hao or his employee??

why so interested in exposing people lol

 

[Sadisticnoob]

pro4 service course...
not old, i got them like earlier this year, in feb...
not deflated too...



not direct exposure to sun since i hang my bike in living room away from windows, but i don't draw my curtains...
my front wheel is nearer to the sun if thats the case, but nothing like this on the front tyre leh.

mine fizik elbow pad has also begin disintegrating like that also. i think because the rubber they use is softer

 

[-我是蝙蝠俠-]

nt exposing jus curious. u got a swift carbon?

 

[Albedo]

michelin tyre tends to hav this prob.

mine fizik elbow pad has also begin disintegrating like that also. i think because the rubber they use is softer

wah sianz... can i still ride with these? should be alright?

 

[SmilingDevil]

u zhen hao or his employee??

Neither, his brother. remove name pls. thanks.

 

[SmilingDevil]

wah sianz... can i still ride with these? should be alright?

Err, don't suggest you ride in those tyres.

 

[Albedo]

Err, don't suggest you ride in those tyres.

Oh man, these are still pretty new and i done less than 1k on them.

do u know if this is a known quality defect from michelin?
As in, should i get or trust michelin tyres again?

thanks...

 

[SmilingDevil]

Oh man, these are still pretty new and i done less than 1k on them.

do u know if this is a known quality defect from michelin?
As in, should i get or trust michelin tyres again?

thanks...

Better to stick to continental, your defect should be the disintegration of the threading that holds the air pressure in the tyres. Michelin tyres do have some issues as they are softer than your normal tyres giving a little more grip. If you cycle often, then its ok, if u always need to stop cycling, I advise against it. Furthermore, the lifespan is also shorter.

 

[Albedo]

Better to stick to continental, your defect should be the disintegration of the threading that holds the air pressure in the tyres. Michelin tyres do have some issues as they are softer than your normal tyres giving a little more grip. If you cycle often, then its ok, if u always need to stop cycling, I advise against it. Furthermore, the lifespan is also shorter.

Ok, thanks a lot for sharing. I can't cycle as often as I used/wish to, so maybe its a good idea to change the rubber.

Conti what will be a good model? Do you carry them?

 

[toolbox03]

9 speed and 16 speed got significant difference?

 

[Sadisticnoob]

9 speed and 16 speed got significant difference?

one is 1x9

the other is 2x8

the one and 2 signfies the front gear while the other number is the rear

 

[SmilingDevil]

Ok, thanks a lot for sharing. I can't cycle as often as I used/wish to, so maybe its a good idea to change the rubber.

Conti what will be a good model? Do you carry them?

Have but need to wait, a fellow edmwer clear my stock. haha. Waiting for new shipment to come in.

 

[black_star]

SD do you carry maxxis overdrive elite tires for foldies at your shop?

 

[SmilingDevil]

SD do you carry maxxis overdrive elite tires for foldies at your shop?

Think I have it. Need to check first.

 

[black_star]

Think I have it. Need to check first.

okie dokie! thanks SD!

 

[Sadisticnoob]

Ok, thanks a lot for sharing. I can't cycle as often as I used/wish to, so maybe its a good idea to change the rubber.

Conti what will be a good model? Do you carry them?

Gp4000 Sii


But frankly I think it's okay to ride as long as the inner Kevlar layer isn't compromised

 

[Minty Mint]

May I ask which LBS stock schwalbe ultremo for 20' (406).

Thanks in advance

 

[SmilingDevil]

May I ask which LBS stock schwalbe ultremo for 20' (406).

Thanks in advance

Dahon pro shop at bukit merah. Mbs or L&T shd also have