@vernon-glashier52
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Vernon Glashier posted a new activity comment 1 year, 5 months ago
The principles for M/C tyre changing are well documented but as everything – practice makes perfect. Tyre levers do not have to be long. My favourite set are 7″ tip to tip. Technique is all and if you can get someone with experience to teach you that’s the best way by far. That said, swapping tubes or mending punctures in “orrible conditions”…[Read more]
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Vernon Glashier posted a new activity comment 1 year, 5 months ago
Have a look at Maxxis IT tyres. They seem to suit your bike and have reasonable longevity for your type of use.
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Vernon Glashier commented on the post, The TRF has released its Stonehenge skeleton argument 1 year, 6 months ago
The argument against the ETRO looks very comprehensive. Well done.
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Vernon Glashier posted an update 2 years, 5 months ago
Useful little section of definitions on the Byways map page.
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Vernon Glashier commented on the post, Simple Pleasures: Sean's Golden Oldie 2 years, 5 months ago
Enjoyable read. I think there may well be a place in TRF Events catering specifically for the older and trail, rather than competition oriented bikes. They are every bit as much fun.
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Vernon Glashier commented on the post, Technical Report: December 2017 2 years, 5 months ago
That sounds a good idea.
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Vernon Glashier commented on the post, Technical Report: December 2017 2 years, 5 months ago
Too early to say about Trail yet. I agree with others that the Byway map is not accurate so could be a liability in it’s present form. I like many others liked the format of the old forum in that it was easy to retrieve (at least recent) information, I particularly enjoyed some of the technical posts. This seems to have been lost, a pity although…[Read more]
Thank-you for the information. I had been looking at the Maxxis tyres. So will probably go with those. Then begins the process of learning to change them. Have changed plenty of tyres on a mountain bike, but never a motorbike.
The principles for M/C tyre changing are well documented but as everything – practice makes perfect. Tyre levers do not have to be long. My favourite set are 7″ tip to tip. Technique is all and if you can get someone with experience to teach you that’s the best way by far. That said, swapping tubes or mending punctures in “orrible conditions”…[Read more]