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320touring · 03-26-2015, 06:55 PM

Next up was to sort out the tyres.

I was moving from 26x 2.05 off road to 26x 1.95 road biased tyres.
the new tyres were purchased along with new tubes, but the new tubes have presta valves so my pump didnt fit.

I reinstalled the original tubes, then fought with the footpump. As soon as it was attached to the valve it started to allow air to escape-so inflating the tyres was less than fun.

I'll put some air in tomorrow or Saturday.

And, yes I know the bike is filthy!a wash will happen at somepoint.

Additionally it appears that the rear wheelbearing is ropey, and the front wheel has a wobble. New wheelset should be on the cards then..

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