Cycling for Noobs

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Flatlander Dec 2021 8:27pm, 16 Dec 2021 2,323 posts	Flatlander Yes, MsG is correct. I use Schwalbe Marathon Plus Smartguard Rigid Road Tyre wiggle.co.uk which are puncture proof (not just puncture resistant) - using them for the last 10 years (?) I've never had a puncture caused by an object penetrating the tyre - including that recent sharp pointed L shaped piece of metal 3x1cm. One would be very unlucky to get a puncture through the less well protected side wall.
PK Dec 2021 6:57am, 17 Dec 2021 1,116 posts	PK Another one for the Marathon pluses. Fabulous tyre. Changed from Michelin Pro 4s (also very good), for a bit extra grip on the winter commute. Used for years without issue.
AndyS Dec 2021 5:12pm, 17 Dec 2021 705 posts	AndyS Thanks all. Managed to get a look at the tube and find the puncture. Looks like the rim tape has come adrift, and the puncture was caused by a spoke. Rather annoying on a brand new bike (especially as I have no clue how to go about fixing it)
fetcheveryone Dec 2021 5:20pm, 17 Dec 2021 26,949 posts	fetcheveryone I’d start by contacting the retailer I think.
AndyS Dec 2021 5:25pm, 17 Dec 2021 707 posts	AndyS In principle, yes - but it's a royal pain to get to and from, and I suspect they'll take ages to sort it...
Meglet Dec 2021 7:39pm, 17 Dec 2021 22,159 posts	Meglet YouTube is always a good place to start https://youtu.be/4CzeQjFK2_8
AndyS Dec 2021 11:27pm, 17 Dec 2021 710 posts	AndyS I'll take a look over the weekend
PK Dec 2021 8:18am, 18 Dec 2021 1,117 posts	PK Will be a quick, and relatively cheap, fix for a local bike store if you cant get it fixed.
Merry ChristMazzy Dec 2021 10:59pm, 18 Dec 2021 11,504 posts	Merry ChristMazzy Is the cycle repair scheme not back on? First £50 of any repair free It’s definitely back on in Scotland
Dvorak Dec 2021 12:59am, 19 Dec 2021 23,913 posts	Dvorak It is? Hurrah! I have three bikes would like some attention. I've had parts for the road bike for a year. (I did try, but failed at the first hurdle of breaking the old chain.)