What everyone else said. She's taking a day off to get pampered!
Ask me about taking parts off your bike that you've never done before... jamming it into a shipping case you've never used before... consigning it to strangers and hoping the frame doesn't get broken...(it was fine, both ways
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11-04-2008, 03:09 AM #1
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11-04-2008, 03:47 AM #2
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Originally Posted by OakLeaf
What everyone else said. She's taking a day off to get pampered!
Ask me about taking parts off your bike that you've never done before... jamming it into a shipping case you've never used before... consigning it to strangers and hoping the frame doesn't get broken... (it was fine, both ways ) That gives me chest pains just thinking about it.
Glad all was well.
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11-04-2008, 05:44 AM #3
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The moral to this is to learn how to put on tires.
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11-04-2008, 08:53 AM #4
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11-04-2008, 09:38 AM #5
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I agree. Mounting your own tires is good practice for fixing flats, which you indicated was a concern in your other tire-related thread. If you don't feel comfortable doing it on your own just yet, in the very least, go to the shop and ask them to help you do it. The mechanics I've worked with are more than happy to oblige. Originally Posted by SouthernBelle
The moral to this is to learn how to put on tires.
If you don't already own something like this, I recommend buying a book on bicycle maintenance. That doesn't mean you need to commit to doing your own wrenching, but it is useful for jobs like this one and/or emergency repairs.Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Continue to learn. Appreciate your friends. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.
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11-04-2008, 10:18 AM #6
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I was also wondering why you didn't just put on your own tires? Especially if you think you need practice. Better in your garage than on the side of the road!
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11-04-2008, 11:59 AM #7
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Be carful, someone might try to make the moves on her!!! You better get her back fast. Ha! Ha!
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11-05-2008, 05:15 PM #8
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Thx girls for the DIY encouragement. I do indeed need some experience. My hands are an issue. But, if stuck on the road, the situation doesn't inquire about such things. It just happens.
My girl came home. Which is good. I did have them save the rear tire that was half way ok. Makes for a good indoor trainer riding tire. I think when it comes time to switch out, that would be good practice incentive.
I also have my very old 10 speed from when I was a kid in my garage. She definately needs some fixing. Maybe she could be one of my winter learing DIY projects.
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