tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post8345918818312950078..comments2024-03-26T08:39:46.290-04:00Comments on Hugh`s bicycle blog: Schwinn Continental Deja VuUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-85708081851082870292010-10-19T19:02:09.117-04:002010-10-19T19:02:09.117-04:00Thanks, Hugh - that was very helpful.
I've ne...Thanks, Hugh - that was very helpful.<br /><br />I've never seen the 27 x 1 tubes. I'll have to look for them. I've used Kenda tires in other applications and had good luck with them, so I'll check them out if I can't make my Panasonics work.Jay Sinclairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-14140363384256291532010-10-18T20:32:08.246-04:002010-10-18T20:32:08.246-04:00Hey Jay,
Thanks for bringing that up. When I first...Hey Jay,<br />Thanks for bringing that up. When I first started back into bicycles a few years ago. I had the exact same problem. I was using Cheng-Shin gum walls. I switched to Kenda K35 Gum-Walls with the wire bead and I have not had that problem. Although I still have to be careful making sure the tire is seated on the rim properly. I do this by partially inflating the tire. There is a raised line around the tire. Check the distance from the raised line to the rim. This will tell you where the tire is not seated well. You may have have to deflate the tire a few times and manipulate the tire by hand a few times before you get it right. Two things that seem to help are. First use a smaller tube. I try to use 27 X 1" tube for a 27 x 1&1/4 tire. Also make sure the tire is warm. This is usually only a problem in the colder weather. Another thing I like to do, even after I have them seated properly. Is to inflate them to about 60 to 70 lbs for a few days if possible. Then increase the pressure after a few days. I think this allows the tire to seat itself better. I do also use the CST tires but only if they have the wire bead. I have found this problem usually occurs on the old Schwinn rims. Although I have had the same problem with a Huffys. Another trick is to use rim-tape instead of a rubber rim guard. This leaves more surface for the tire to seal itself to. And if all this fails. Like the man said "run them at a lower pressure" I don`t think I have ever had to go as low as 50lbs. I think they are "playing it safe" with that number. Hey, Thanks again for bringing that up.<br />It is a very common problem that, I think "most of us" deal with when we are starting out. I hope this info is helpful. I have a feeling we will be hearing more about this from the experts. And I mean that in a good way.Hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986498277947032639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-12037920312633134472010-10-18T18:21:08.757-04:002010-10-18T18:21:08.757-04:00Since you mentioned tires, I have a question. Do y...Since you mentioned tires, I have a question. Do you have problems with modern tires on vintage Schwinn rims? <br /><br />When I had my rims trued for my Super Sport (which is still in progress _ I've been busy), I also bought new tires. The repairman told me not to inflate them over 50 psi, since I had the old style rims. I remembered being able to use 70 or so psi, so I tried it, and sure enough, the bead popped off the rim and the tube went POW.<br /><br />After I thought about it, I realized that the old tires had much thicker and stiffer walls, and a metal wire bead.<br /><br />How do you deal with this? Am I stuck running lower pressure? Have you found this to be a problem? Are there tires available which work better on the old rims?Jay Sinclairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-69626128700876831602010-10-18T08:44:21.294-04:002010-10-18T08:44:21.294-04:00Hey Steve,
I have been giving it some thought and ...Hey Steve,<br />I have been giving it some thought and I agree.<br />Right now it is just a frame,crank and fork. And it already weighs a ton. I don`t think Aero-levers are going to help the situation much.Hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986498277947032639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-38877383867904638952010-10-17T20:01:09.951-04:002010-10-17T20:01:09.951-04:00Aero levers would look out of place on a Schwinn C...Aero levers would look out of place on a Schwinn Continental.Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.com