Racing next week: do I get new tubes?

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2006-06-09 9:16 AM

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Subject: Racing next week: do I get new tubes?
I probably said it wrong, but aren't they called tubes? If not, I'm sure you know what I mean.

When I bought my (used) bike a few months ago, the bike shop said the tires would probably last another 100 miles or so. If I haven't gone 100 miles, I'm getting close. I race a week from tomorrow. Should I get new tubes this weekend? Or is it bad to have someting like that brand spankin' new right before a race?



2006-06-09 9:24 AM
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Subject: RE: Racing next week: do I get new tubes?

Do you mean tires (outside rubber that contacts the road)  or tubes (inside liner that holds the air)? No reason to change your tubes unless you're losing air, no reason to change your tires unless there are visible signs of wear or damage.

You should change your air though, no reason to race with stale air.

2006-06-09 9:29 AM
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Subject: RE: Racing next week: do I get new tubes?
Hmmm, maybe I meant tires.

I'm not a cyclist, can you tell?
2006-06-09 9:39 AM
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Subject: RE: Racing next week: do I get new tubes?

Just give the tires a thorough inspection, looking for obvious wear patterns and cuts, slits, and holes. If they look OK, then don't worry.

And, pay a little more attention to the bike threads here! 

At a minimum, you should learn how to change a tire tube!

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