Am I ready for these tires??

[bcipam]

I ride on 700x25's. I strongly recommend getting a Gatorskin type tire. I got a pair for my bike this summer after spending every other ride last summer changing flats. I had a rocky start with the GatorSkins this spring with a couple flats but have since been flat free. I ride on some really trashy shoulders 5 to 6 days a week. Being flat free is saying alot! I also use Slime tubes.

Don't be afraid to change a flat! Just practice a few times at home. It's not that hard, just a little messy if you're changing the back tire. bikerHen

I'm with Bikerhen... 700 X 25 and get Gatorskins. Also ask your LBS mechanic to show you how to change a tire. It's really not all that hard then I suggest you practice. Take the wheel in with you and while watching TV take the tire off and on, off and on. The hardest part is just knowing how to get everything organized to change tires then sometimes, just getting the last part of the tire back on the rim. Also some gals have a problem getting the rear wheel off. I have my own technique but wouldn't work for everyone. I do suggest you turn your bike upside down. Just so much easier for a woman that way. And practice putting the wheel on and off the bike as well as changing the tire.

If you have a bike club in your area get and see if they do tire changing clinics. I know my club does one at least every other month. I've learned over the years how to fix alot of little mechanical things so that's one less worry I have while riding.