Cycling for Noobs

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Groundhog Jun 2022 5:38pm, 26 Jun 2022 4,541 posts	Groundhog Tried out my new Fetch cycling shirt. Unfortunately I arrived at the café just a few too late and had to go to the pub instead.
LazyDaisy Jun 2022 8:12am, 27 Jun 2022 36,170 posts	LazyDaisy LD: Do you already have a bike you like? If so, maybe consider conversion kits. Both of my parents have done this and it's made a huge difference for a fraction of the cost of a new e bike.
LazyDaisy Jun 2022 8:13am, 27 Jun 2022 36,171 posts	LazyDaisy That's very interesting, thanks MM, I'll certainly have a look at that option!
AndyS Jul 2022 3:35pm, 1 Jul 2022 1,386 posts	AndyS Just spent 20 minutes trying to get a tyre off so I can replace the inner tube - I can't even get a tyre lever under it. It's completely defeated me.
Northern Exile Jul 2022 3:37pm, 1 Jul 2022 8,966 posts	Northern Exile What sort of tyre Andy? Continentals are notoriously tight on the rim.
AndyS Jul 2022 3:53pm, 1 Jul 2022 1,387 posts	AndyS It's a Vittoria Terreno Zero. I can't tell if it's because of the tyre, the rim - or it's just me not having a clue.
Northern Exile Jul 2022 4:06pm, 1 Jul 2022 8,967 posts	Northern Exile Mmmm, they're not normally too bad. Let's put it this way - have you changed many tyres in the past? They can be quite a tight fit.
AndyS Jul 2022 4:09pm, 1 Jul 2022 1,390 posts	AndyS I've changed a couple - and always struggle with this bit.
Northern Exile Jul 2022 5:13pm, 1 Jul 2022 8,970 posts	Northern Exile Just get those levers well under the rim and don't worry about the tube. I often find that three levers works best.
um Jul 2022 5:24pm, 1 Jul 2022 6,226 posts	um Is it fully deflated? And yes, I use 3. And soemtimes a fairly hefty screwdriver to get started.