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over a year ago
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Can anyone help me with mountain bikes? My sam has a Norco full suspension with WTB Tyres, front one is vigilante 2.3 and back is beeline 2.2 both 27.5. I’m putting it in for a service and they have said to look online for new tyres, if it needs them as doesn’t include the cost.
They are coming back on eBay at £40 for just the front one, back is cheaper at £26, so £66 for both. His back tyre keeps getting a puncture but his front seems fine (most expensive one) is it worth getting them both or just back one, and if so should I stick with WTB? Bearing in mind the service is costing me £80 before the cost of tyres. Cheers dudes  |
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"Can anyone help me with mountain bikes? My sam has a Norco full suspension with WTB Tyres, front one is vigilante 2.3 and back is beeline 2.2 both 27.5. I’m putting it in for a service and they have said to look online for new tyres, if it needs them as doesn’t include the cost.
They are coming back on eBay at £40 for just the front one, back is cheaper at £26, so £66 for both. His back tyre keeps getting a puncture but his front seems fine (most expensive one) is it worth getting them both or just back one, and if so should I stick with WTB? Bearing in mind the service is costing me £80 before the cost of tyres. Cheers dudes "
If they've not yet said it needs new tyres I'd wait. Not sure about mountain bikes but my rear tyres on my road bikes always wear quicker. |
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"£80 to service a push bike?
Jesus.
You should check out some tutorials and do it yourself. They're a lot simpler than you may think"
I haven’t a clue so I’m kinda stuck.  |
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"Can anyone help me with mountain bikes? My sam has a Norco full suspension with WTB Tyres, front one is vigilante 2.3 and back is beeline 2.2 both 27.5. I’m putting it in for a service and they have said to look online for new tyres, if it needs them as doesn’t include the cost.
They are coming back on eBay at £40 for just the front one, back is cheaper at £26, so £66 for both. His back tyre keeps getting a puncture but his front seems fine (most expensive one) is it worth getting them both or just back one, and if so should I stick with WTB? Bearing in mind the service is costing me £80 before the cost of tyres. Cheers dudes
If they've not yet said it needs new tyres I'd wait. Not sure about mountain bikes but my rear tyres on my road bikes always wear quicker."
They’ve not said to be honest but his back tyre the cheaper one and smaller (beeline) keeps puncturing I’ve changed inner tube constantly and within a couple of days it’s gone again, which has made me think maybe it needs a new tyre. As I said the front one seems ok but thought I’d do both , but might not need to. |
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"Can anyone help me with mountain bikes? My sam has a Norco full suspension with WTB Tyres, front one is vigilante 2.3 and back is beeline 2.2 both 27.5. I’m putting it in for a service and they have said to look online for new tyres, if it needs them as doesn’t include the cost.
They are coming back on eBay at £40 for just the front one, back is cheaper at £26, so £66 for both. His back tyre keeps getting a puncture but his front seems fine (most expensive one) is it worth getting them both or just back one, and if so should I stick with WTB? Bearing in mind the service is costing me £80 before the cost of tyres. Cheers dudes
If they've not yet said it needs new tyres I'd wait. Not sure about mountain bikes but my rear tyres on my road bikes always wear quicker.
They’ve not said to be honest but his back tyre the cheaper one and smaller (beeline) keeps puncturing I’ve changed inner tube constantly and within a couple of days it’s gone again, which has made me think maybe it needs a new tyre. As I said the front one seems ok but thought I’d do both , but might not need to. "
Probably a thorn in it. Take it off the wheel, and run your fingers, or something like a dish cloth Around the inside and see it gets caught on anything. |
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over a year ago
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"I run maxxis DH dual ply on my bike, never got a puncture since I bought them 2-3 years ago?
Try chain reaction cycles online"
Foreign language  , I haven’t a clue, someone said don’t Take it to Halfords for its service either ? Are independent bike shops more reliable?  |
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"I run maxxis DH dual ply on my bike, never got a puncture since I bought them 2-3 years ago?
Try chain reaction cycles online
Foreign language , I haven’t a clue, someone said don’t Take it to Halfords for its service either ? Are independent bike shops more reliable? "
There's nothing wrong with halfords, but you may get better service at a smaller local bike shop. |
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"I run maxxis DH dual ply on my bike, never got a puncture since I bought them 2-3 years ago?
Try chain reaction cycles online
Foreign language , I haven’t a clue, someone said don’t Take it to Halfords for its service either ? Are independent bike shops more reliable? "
I’d always favour an independent. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Can anyone help me with mountain bikes? My sam has a Norco full suspension with WTB Tyres, front one is vigilante 2.3 and back is beeline 2.2 both 27.5. I’m putting it in for a service and they have said to look online for new tyres, if it needs them as doesn’t include the cost.
They are coming back on eBay at £40 for just the front one, back is cheaper at £26, so £66 for both. His back tyre keeps getting a puncture but his front seems fine (most expensive one) is it worth getting them both or just back one, and if so should I stick with WTB? Bearing in mind the service is costing me £80 before the cost of tyres. Cheers dudes
If they've not yet said it needs new tyres I'd wait. Not sure about mountain bikes but my rear tyres on my road bikes always wear quicker.
They’ve not said to be honest but his back tyre the cheaper one and smaller (beeline) keeps puncturing I’ve changed inner tube constantly and within a couple of days it’s gone again, which has made me think maybe it needs a new tyre. As I said the front one seems ok but thought I’d do both , but might not need to.
Probably a thorn in it. Take it off the wheel, and run your fingers, or something like a dish cloth Around the inside and see it gets caught on anything. "
Done that last time, I was beginning to think it was how I was doing the inner tube so I took it to Halfords and he said there was a tiny thorn, so he “supposedly “ fixed it, yet the next day he got a puncture . Not used it for 2 months now but as weather is getting nicer he wants to use it now. |
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My son worked in a bike shop building and servicing bikes.
If the back inner tube keeps puncturing, then there is a problem with that tyre. Probably one or more tiny sharp things that are hard to see, like glass shards. Or there could be a small worn part on that tyre. Best to replace that tyre or you will have the problem continuing. The front one is okay to leave if the bike shop is not I indicating problems but it depends if you want equal tread on each tyre.
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By (user no longer on site)
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Prices seem high,should be able to get two decent tyres for £50,check inside old Tyre for something sticking in n causing puncture,or rough on rim surface/spoke sticking through,I use slime/puncture resistant inner tubes think I've had 3 punctures in last 5 years,that's off road,gravel,mountain biking n road,lol roads probs roughest,good places for tyres,decathlon,Evans,price match,probs best off going to smaller local shop for service,but not that hard n loads videos on u tube |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Google on-one
They have wtb trailboss tyres for £12. These are a good match for vigilantes. Running them on my hard tail, but have them set up tubless. Local bike shop is best for servicing, avoid Halfords.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"try that car tyre slime it does work can be used in inner tubes as well as car tyres and other stuff "
They apparently don’t do it in this size inner tube , (27.5) but as I said previously I do think he may need a new back tyre not inner tube. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Google on-one
They have wtb trailboss tyres for £12. These are a good match for vigilantes. Running them on my hard tail, but have them set up tubless. Local bike shop is best for servicing, avoid Halfords.
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I’ve googled the cheapest for size etc is coming up £40. Back tyre which is a beeline is cheaper. The back one is the one that keeps getting a puncture |
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Back tyres will always wear before front, it's pretty obvious.
They take most of the weight & power transferance.
I rotate my tyres every couple months to even it out, and you can get puncture proof tyres.
I've got them in my MTB & Tourer
Continental & Schwalbe are both great brands
Might cost a bit more than standard tyres but worth it long term |
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Change the tire. You don't have to go for the same type, ask if n Halfords ( if you have a decent one) and take your son. They can tell you what types of tyres would suit his riding.
And have you used the self sealing inner tubes? They are brilliant. Again Halfords stock these or will pump cheaper tubes with their own gunge. |
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Here are some tyres
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/tyres?f=4294941592,4294945319,4294941653&_requestid=761550
As for servicing it depends what you want to service.
Something like gears are probably fine at halfords but I wouldn't service hydraulic brakes or forks at halfords. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Here are some tyres
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/tyres?f=4294941592,4294945319,4294941653&_requestid=761550
As for servicing it depends what you want to service.
Something like gears are probably fine at halfords but I wouldn't service hydraulic brakes or forks at halfords."
Well I’m wanting a full service so it’s hydraulic brakes full suspension so I think it’s gas? (Rock shox) |
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"Change the tire. You don't have to go for the same type, ask if n Halfords ( if you have a decent one) and take your son. They can tell you what types of tyres would suit his riding.
And have you used the self sealing inner tubes? They are brilliant. Again Halfords stock these or will pump cheaper tubes with their own gunge. "
I paid over 2k for his bike and got it from Evans cycles. My Halfords is local so I presumed easier for service but loads have advised against. Self sealing tubes can’t be used for his tyres but as an asking do I need to keep to same type and size ? Front tyre is bigger. |
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"Here are some tyres
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/tyres?f=4294941592,4294945319,4294941653&_requestid=761550
As for servicing it depends what you want to service.
Something like gears are probably fine at halfords but I wouldn't service hydraulic brakes or forks at halfords.
Well I’m wanting a full service so it’s hydraulic brakes full suspension so I think it’s gas? (Rock shox)"
Compressed air, not gas  .
They want £80 for a full service?
Cheeky bastards wanted £80 for just my suspension fork at halfords. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Some causes of punctures need an airport scanner or MRI scan to find them easier to change the tyre "
You don't change the tyre when you get a puncture lol. You change it when the tread wears out.
As for finding punctures, dip the tube underwater, there's your puncture clear as day. |
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"Change the tire. You don't have to go for the same type, ask if n Halfords ( if you have a decent one) and take your son. They can tell you what types of tyres would suit his riding.
And have you used the self sealing inner tubes? They are brilliant. Again Halfords stock these or will pump cheaper tubes with their own gunge.
I paid over 2k for his bike and got it from Evans cycles. My Halfords is local so I presumed easier for service but loads have advised against. Self sealing tubes can’t be used for his tyres but as an asking do I need to keep to same type and size ? Front tyre is bigger. "
Don't need to keep the same type or size. But considering you paid 2k and it's a mountain bike, I wouldn't go less than 2.3". You need wide tyres for good grip on MTBs. As for different size for front and back it's down to personal preference and riding style. |
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"Change the tire. You don't have to go for the same type, ask if n Halfords ( if you have a decent one) and take your son. They can tell you what types of tyres would suit his riding.
And have you used the self sealing inner tubes? They are brilliant. Again Halfords stock these or will pump cheaper tubes with their own gunge.
I paid over 2k for his bike and got it from Evans cycles. My Halfords is local so I presumed easier for service but loads have advised against. Self sealing tubes can’t be used for his tyres but as an asking do I need to keep to same type and size ? Front tyre is bigger. "
It's not unusual to have wider on the front. If he has a quality bike and wheels, may pay to look at tubeless. All my tyres are. Your local bike shop will be able to sort it out. |
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"Change the tire. You don't have to go for the same type, ask if n Halfords ( if you have a decent one) and take your son. They can tell you what types of tyres would suit his riding.
And have you used the self sealing inner tubes? They are brilliant. Again Halfords stock these or will pump cheaper tubes with their own gunge.
I paid over 2k for his bike and got it from Evans cycles. My Halfords is local so I presumed easier for service but loads have advised against. Self sealing tubes can’t be used for his tyres but as an asking do I need to keep to same type and size ? Front tyre is bigger.
Don't need to keep the same type or size. But considering you paid 2k and it's a mountain bike, I wouldn't go less than 2.3". You need wide tyres for good grip on MTBs. As for different size for front and back it's down to personal preference and riding style. "
His fronts 2.3 back 2.2,, both are 27.5. , I don’t really know if it makes a difference, so why is front tyre vigilante and back beeline ? Can I not just buy two beeline ? My son saying no as as different treads ? |
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"Change the tire. You don't have to go for the same type, ask if n Halfords ( if you have a decent one) and take your son. They can tell you what types of tyres would suit his riding.
And have you used the self sealing inner tubes? They are brilliant. Again Halfords stock these or will pump cheaper tubes with their own gunge.
I paid over 2k for his bike and got it from Evans cycles. My Halfords is local so I presumed easier for service but loads have advised against. Self sealing tubes can’t be used for his tyres but as an asking do I need to keep to same type and size ? Front tyre is bigger.
Don't need to keep the same type or size. But considering you paid 2k and it's a mountain bike, I wouldn't go less than 2.3". You need wide tyres for good grip on MTBs. As for different size for front and back it's down to personal preference and riding style.
His fronts 2.3 back 2.2,, both are 27.5. , I don’t really know if it makes a difference, so why is front tyre vigilante and back beeline ? Can I not just buy two beeline ? My son saying no as as different treads ?"
27.5" is the size you can't change.
You can change the width if you like, I have either two 2.3's or 2.25's on mine. Like I said the width of the tyre for back and front is down to personal preference.
The type of tyre and tread is also down to personal preference. Aggressive tread for front tyre for grip and fast rolling tyre (less aggressive grip) for back. But unless you're a professional competitive mountain biker, you won't really notice much difference. |
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"Change the tire. You don't have to go for the same type, ask if n Halfords ( if you have a decent one) and take your son. They can tell you what types of tyres would suit his riding.
And have you used the self sealing inner tubes? They are brilliant. Again Halfords stock these or will pump cheaper tubes with their own gunge.
I paid over 2k for his bike and got it from Evans cycles. My Halfords is local so I presumed easier for service but loads have advised against. Self sealing tubes can’t be used for his tyres but as an asking do I need to keep to same type and size ? Front tyre is bigger.
Don't need to keep the same type or size. But considering you paid 2k and it's a mountain bike, I wouldn't go less than 2.3". You need wide tyres for good grip on MTBs. As for different size for front and back it's down to personal preference and riding style.
His fronts 2.3 back 2.2,, both are 27.5. , I don’t really know if it makes a difference, so why is front tyre vigilante and back beeline ? Can I not just buy two beeline ? My son saying no as as different treads ?
27.5" is the size you can't change.
You can change the width if you like, I have either two 2.3's or 2.25's on mine. Like I said the width of the tyre for back and front is down to personal preference.
The type of tyre and tread is also down to personal preference. Aggressive tread for front tyre for grip and fast rolling tyre (less aggressive grip) for back. But unless you're a professional competitive mountain biker, you won't really notice much difference."
Ahh right that makes sense now. So why does his front tyre seem bigger? Can I just order two tyres exactly the same ? He only uses his bike on road mainly? |
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"Change the tire. You don't have to go for the same type, ask if n Halfords ( if you have a decent one) and take your son. They can tell you what types of tyres would suit his riding.
And have you used the self sealing inner tubes? They are brilliant. Again Halfords stock these or will pump cheaper tubes with their own gunge.
I paid over 2k for his bike and got it from Evans cycles. My Halfords is local so I presumed easier for service but loads have advised against. Self sealing tubes can’t be used for his tyres but as an asking do I need to keep to same type and size ? Front tyre is bigger.
Don't need to keep the same type or size. But considering you paid 2k and it's a mountain bike, I wouldn't go less than 2.3". You need wide tyres for good grip on MTBs. As for different size for front and back it's down to personal preference and riding style.
His fronts 2.3 back 2.2,, both are 27.5. , I don’t really know if it makes a difference, so why is front tyre vigilante and back beeline ? Can I not just buy two beeline ? My son saying no as as different treads ?
27.5" is the size you can't change.
You can change the width if you like, I have either two 2.3's or 2.25's on mine. Like I said the width of the tyre for back and front is down to personal preference.
The type of tyre and tread is also down to personal preference. Aggressive tread for front tyre for grip and fast rolling tyre (less aggressive grip) for back. But unless you're a professional competitive mountain biker, you won't really notice much difference.
Ahh right that makes sense now. So why does his front tyre seem bigger? Can I just order two tyres exactly the same ? He only uses his bike on road mainly?"
Bigger as in wider? Because like you said it's 0.1 bigger.
Yes, although some manufacturers make the front and back slightly different.
If it's not specified for front or back, it doesn't matter.
2k+ MTB for road use? Damn, must be nice to be rich .
If he uses it mainly for the road, go for fast rolling tyres |
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"Change the tire. You don't have to go for the same type, ask if n Halfords ( if you have a decent one) and take your son. They can tell you what types of tyres would suit his riding.
And have you used the self sealing inner tubes? They are brilliant. Again Halfords stock these or will pump cheaper tubes with their own gunge.
I paid over 2k for his bike and got it from Evans cycles. My Halfords is local so I presumed easier for service but loads have advised against. Self sealing tubes can’t be used for his tyres but as an asking do I need to keep to same type and size ? Front tyre is bigger.
Don't need to keep the same type or size. But considering you paid 2k and it's a mountain bike, I wouldn't go less than 2.3". You need wide tyres for good grip on MTBs. As for different size for front and back it's down to personal preference and riding style.
His fronts 2.3 back 2.2,, both are 27.5. , I don’t really know if it makes a difference, so why is front tyre vigilante and back beeline ? Can I not just buy two beeline ? My son saying no as as different treads ?
27.5" is the size you can't change.
You can change the width if you like, I have either two 2.3's or 2.25's on mine. Like I said the width of the tyre for back and front is down to personal preference.
The type of tyre and tread is also down to personal preference. Aggressive tread for front tyre for grip and fast rolling tyre (less aggressive grip) for back. But unless you're a professional competitive mountain biker, you won't really notice much difference.
Ahh right that makes sense now. So why does his front tyre seem bigger? Can I just order two tyres exactly the same ? He only uses his bike on road mainly?
Bigger as in wider? Because like you said it's 0.1 bigger.
Yes, although some manufacturers make the front and back slightly different.
If it's not specified for front or back, it doesn't matter.
2k+ MTB for road use? Damn, must be nice to be rich .
If he uses it mainly for the road, go for fast rolling tyres "
Believe me I’m not rich! His dad bought it for him ( none of my business) my car is probably worth less. But I want him to look after it |
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I'm wondering if a spoke is maybe puncturing the rear innertube, or it still has something stuck in the tyre? If not fussed about weight, put some slime in it and check the wheel and tyre. I'd be tempted to get a fatter rear tyre too |
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Could you use slime tubes?
I'd go and find a local independant dealer and ask his advice, much better than the larger chains. They won't charge as much to service it either.
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"Could you use slime tubes?
I'd go and find a local independant dealer and ask his advice, much better than the larger chains. They won't charge as much to service it either.
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Slime tubes won’t work for his tyres , but yes I am going with an independent dealer |
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