this post was submitted on 01 Feb 2025
13 points (93.3% liked)
Melbourne
1954 readers
47 users here now
This community is a place created for the people of Melbourne and Victoria. We are a positive, welcoming and inclusive community. We might not agree about everything, but we always strive to stay civil and respectful.
The focus of our discussions is based around things that affect Victoria, but we are also free to discuss our local perspective on wider issues. Or head to the regular Daily Random Discussion thread to talk about anything.
Ongoing discussions, FAQs & Resources (still under construction)
Adoption Certificate for Nellie, the Daily Thread numbat (with thanks to @Catfish)
founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
view the rest of the comments
After spending big money on the recent bike service they still didn't fix the puncture I brought it in for. If I need to replace the tyres I'm going to get the very sensible Schwalbe Marathons instead of these temperamental and expensive racing tyres
It's a ripoff. I was shocked with my last one years ago (was $400 and I'm not even sure what they did). I just do it myself these days w/ the help of YT. Not for everyone but once you do it once it's easy.
I love YT for demonstration videos
They replaced the chain and rear sprocket, which makes sense since I've been towing a trailer. Its more that I took it in to get a specific thing fixed and they didn't do that, whilst charging me for everything else
I've been happy with my marathons. I used to get continental gatorskins but they dropped in quality - I tore through the side wall on three in a year. Plus the marathons have the reflective stripe, I'm big on cycling visibility.
That's what I want. Nice, simple tyres that just get the job done. I mostly use my bike for commuting so I don't need fancy race tyres