I started night school yesterday [doing basic bike maintenance] and it was great fun and very informative. We covered punctures last night and everybody had a go at stipping the tyre and tube, checking for the cause of puncture and then refitting - I feel much more confident about being able to fit a new tube out on the road now - at least as far as the front wheel goes!
Is it really that dificult to remove and refit a back wheel? I have a Powcycle Salisbury and I'm seriously considering fitting a Green solid on the rear but obviously this would mean removing the wheel for fitting and I'm hesitating because I don't know what's involved - but surely it can't be that difficult, can it?
The other thing I noticed was that when we finished at 9 and it was pitch black outside I was the only one with lights! Everbody else went happily cycling off into the night [dissappearing after just a few yards] with no lights, helmets or high vis clothing - wow!
Is it really that dificult to remove and refit a back wheel? I have a Powcycle Salisbury and I'm seriously considering fitting a Green solid on the rear but obviously this would mean removing the wheel for fitting and I'm hesitating because I don't know what's involved - but surely it can't be that difficult, can it?
The other thing I noticed was that when we finished at 9 and it was pitch black outside I was the only one with lights! Everbody else went happily cycling off into the night [dissappearing after just a few yards] with no lights, helmets or high vis clothing - wow!