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> Derailleur systems receiving a similar lack of maintenance are what turns people into short distance drivers. Funny, I thought it was my three young kids tha
by war1025 6y ago
> Derailleur systems receiving a similar lack of maintenance are what turns people into short distance drivers.
Funny, I thought it was my three young kids that did that.
I always had a mountain bike growing up. Having now transitioned to more of a road bike, the difference in rideability is pretty stark.
I guess it could be the derailleur, but I assumed it was the tires and gearset that made it a pain to get places. I also have noticed a night and day difference when my tires are properly inflated. I just replaced the tubes and tires so maybe I'll have better luck now, but previously I needed to refill the tires basically daily to keep them in the right range.
- jmartinpetersen 6y agoMy nine year old isn't responsible enough to care for a derailleur (let alone park his bike instead of throwing it on the ground), but he can bike to school just fine with his internal hub and 15 % energy loss.
- NLips 6y agoThe only reasons for needing to reinflate every day should be: 1) using latex inner tubes. They’re lighter, but don’t hold air so well. Fine for racing, impractical for normal use 2) a slow puncture
- jacquesm 6y ago3) broken valve 4) badly seated valve tip (dirt?)
- scns 6y agoSchwalbe recommends inflating once a month on butyl tubes.