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I have gone through 3 pairs of the G ones. Straight up every time. If in doubt add another layer of tape. That has always sorted marginal fitments with other tyres and non tubeless rims. Have you tried fitting them with a tube for a day or two to get them into shape? Leaving them in the sun helps. B...

When they are knackered. Time or mileage are not good indicators.

Forks aside nothing much will happen if it snaps when you are riding it. You might have to walk home. To my mind this attitude of things being past their best in at conflict with the supposed green credentials of cycling. Use it 'til it breaks then mend it.

Might I suggest that you point out that you are only looking at urban cycling. That's obvious as realistically the only thing needed in rural areas is a bit less speed and a bit more distance when passing. Of course you are not alone in considering cycle commuting as purely an urban thing. It even h...

Dream on. It's not a priority for most people.

I wouldn't consider ditching anything that still worked. If it was OK when it was made I fail to see why it isn't now.

Don't forget that 559 is the "real" size for 26" MTB. MTB tyres are usually sold in inches so have a look at that and translate. I have some elderly 1" MTB tyres that I use on a pub bike.

Cabbage leaf.

Not discrimination but business. If cyclists were profitable they would be welcome.

Buy it,put the best bits on the newer bike unless the Giant is waaaaaaay better in frame spec. Put the less good bits on the other frame and sell it. A lot has changed in 7 years and I don't know the exact spec for each bike but I would bet that the newer might be a nicer ride.

A bit of googling makes me think that they are standard wheels on lower end Pinarellos. Thus they are bog standard road wheels. They are probably Shimano splined ( possibly Campagnolo but those are your only 2 choices). Probably 11 speed (maybe 10 speed but 10 fits on 11*) Probably rim brakes. Unles...

Rather an elitist idea this adding insurance to fuel costs idea isnt it? Great for the city dweller, a real problem for the rural dweller.

Isn't that what your hat is for? well some of it. Be warned. Rods and front wheels don't mix and surprisingly the wheels come off best.

I bet that if you went into your local bike shop for some cables they would fish one of those adjusters out of the scrap bin for you.

last Regina one I had snapped like a cold Aero bar.