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Post by stealthwanderer on Jul 13, 2018 19:33:20 GMT 8
During a flat on a commute, which is more preferable:
>Applying the patch kit with the wheel still on the frame
or
>(Converted to Quick Release Axles) Remove the wheel entirely and just replace the inner tube?
I just recently replaced the rear wheel tire with a foldable one, installing the tire is quite (easy?) but removing and installing the wheel itself on the frame does need some tools (Solid Axle/Bolts).
And the follow-up: Is it worth it to convert to Quick Release or just stay Solid Axle/Bolt and bring the tools on the road?
(Riding on a Trinx M520 29er bike)
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Post by anthrax76 on Jul 14, 2018 8:24:26 GMT 8
what do you mean solid axle bolts? may picture ka?
if you mean bolts gaya sa BMX, then okay, i have an idea.
here's my take.
1) if the puncture is visible, okey lang na i-patch mo without removing the wheelset.
2) problem is, kung dehins mo kita yung puncture, kailangan alisin mo talaga at hanapin kung saan yung butas.
as a bike commuter na-flat na rin ako on more than one occasion. at dahil quick release ang mtb ko dati pa, i practice a more practical approach sa flat. i should be able to stop and go in under 10 minutes. kasi dehins natin alam kung saan tayo ma-flat, baka madilim o delikadong lugar.
ang process ko is
1) kalas wheelset
2) hanapin ang puncture, kung kita agad, good, mamarkahan ko na para alam ko position sa tube. kung dehins, ibang technique
3) kalas inner tube, hanapin sa tire kung saan yung puncture at baka tagos sa inner tube.
4) alisin yung puncture, minsan parang buhok na wire.
5) kabit ng bagong inner tube
6) pump
7) check kung may leak
8) install ulit ang wheelset
ang problem dito eh kung more than one ang puncture, kaya pagbutihin ang step 2 and 3. Sa bahay na ako nagpa-patch, ayoko yung nakaupo sa tabi ng kalsada at pinipiga yung patch habang tinutuyo. kaya mahigit isa ang dala kong spare tube.
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Post by spyghost on Jul 14, 2018 8:34:54 GMT 8
I'll throw the question back to you... do you want to bring more tools than you ever need instead of just a multitool and a qr wheelset (if you have the option to)?
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Post by stealthwanderer on Jul 14, 2018 17:31:20 GMT 8
  *Axle length is uneven, I'm still fiddling with the wheel and brake systems on my free time.I'll ask around shops about the conversion kapag may PHP na ulit. |
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Post by anthrax76 on Jul 14, 2018 20:53:54 GMT 8
aaah bolt on, got it. axle length is even, it's the installation that's uneven. dehins nakasentro yung pagkaka lagay, pero madaling isentro yan.
anyway, conversion? hmm...palit hub ka na lang, don't bother with converting bolt on to quick release.
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Post by sk8er_saix on Jul 19, 2018 8:43:37 GMT 8
During a flat on a commute, which is more preferable: >Applying the patch kit with the wheel still on the frame or >(Converted to Quick Release Axles) Remove the wheel entirely and just replace the inner tube? I just recently replaced the rear wheel tire with a foldable one, installing the tire is quite (easy?) but removing and installing the wheel itself on the frame does need some tools (Solid Axle/Bolts). And the follow-up: Is it worth it to convert to Quick Release or just stay Solid Axle/Bolt and bring the tools on the road? (Riding on a Trinx M520 29er bike) Swap hubs or change axle. Whichever is convenient to you. You wont spend 500 pesos converting the axle. Just buy a QR axle, some fancy skewer set, bearings (might as well service 'em), some free time, youtube tutorials, and you're done! EDIT: depending on the QR axles you get, you might not be able to use the spacers that came from your original axles. The original axle spacers might be too thick to fit the QR axles. Just cut aluminum tubes that will fit the QR axles. Measure precisely though. |
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