50 Shades of Grey Bike ...... (Episode V)
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Re: 50 Shades of Grey Bike ...... (Episode V)
yep +1Drunkn Munky wrote:In the right size I'm sure it's a cracking tyre
And £200 for a tyre, dear boy i can send you a new BT090 to your door for £100 that will transform the bike.
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Re: 50 Shades of Grey Bike ...... (Episode V)
Ah yes...I hadn't paid attention to the profile, just the make. Does look a bit cumbersome!
I still maintain that front tyre needs changing first mind. It's ancient and wasn't exactly that great in it's day either.
I still maintain that front tyre needs changing first mind. It's ancient and wasn't exactly that great in it's day either.
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Re: 50 Shades of Grey Bike ...... (Episode V)
Personally and this is my personal opinion I'd throw both those tyres in the skip before i injured myself or someone else.
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Re: 50 Shades of Grey Bike ...... (Episode V)
hmm... front tyre is bad? i bought it from someone on here, it was un-used for 15 quid.... i guess thats why they sold it for so cheap!, anyway the front tyre before this was worn out so i needed to buy one.
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Re: 50 Shades of Grey Bike ...... (Episode V)
What is that front that tyre? Looks ancient!
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Re: 50 Shades of Grey Bike ...... (Episode V)
This thread has made my night! Keep it up!
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Re: 50 Shades of Grey Bike ...... (Episode V)
It's a Michelin Macadam 90 I think. Can just make out the Macadam on the side. Hope it's not a Macadam 50, otherwise you've a cross-ply on the front and radial on the back!! (I'm assuming you shouldn't mix the two types, same as on a car).
Even if it's the radial Mac 90, it's still not really suited for a litte 400. They were designed for big sports tourers and commuters and weren't a very good tyre 15 years ago.
Even if it's the radial Mac 90, it's still not really suited for a litte 400. They were designed for big sports tourers and commuters and weren't a very good tyre 15 years ago.
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Re: 50 Shades of Grey Bike ...... (Episode V)
What's the date of manufacture? It should be on the side of the tyre in a 4 digit code.xivlia wrote:hmm... front tyre is bad? i bought it from someone on here, it was un-used for 15 quid.... i guess thats why they sold it for so cheap!, anyway the front tyre before this was worn out so i needed to buy one.
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Re: 50 Shades of Grey Bike ...... (Episode V)
Come on own up who sold it to him? lol
Ive got a BT090 you can have for postage if you want, to be honest i was going to throw it but its better than what you got on there. Still supple and a little bit of wear left on it, please get a matching rear though.
Ive got a BT090 you can have for postage if you want, to be honest i was going to throw it but its better than what you got on there. Still supple and a little bit of wear left on it, please get a matching rear though.
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Re: 50 Shades of Grey Bike ...... (Episode V)
Ersan. If you're skint then I'll pay the postage on the tyre Drunkn Munky has offered you if it helps you out.