Reccommend any good Online Tyre/Tube supplier in Australia?

Folks,

Looking for shop who has a decent range of tyre for MTB. Prefer
someone online (I live in the sticks) who has a decent range of the
wider MTB fittings (Mine are 26x2.5). I'd also prefer in Australia, if
possible.

I have looked at Moruya Bicycles, Dean Woods and Cecil Walker. Are
there any others who focus more on tyres? I would like a more
thorn-resitant tread than the factory-supplied Kenda Bluegroove tyres
I have now. I have just installed slime tubes this morning, but
looking at the number of thorns coming through the tyre(mainly
goatheads, by the look), I was interested in a heavier tread tyre if
possible. I'm not doing anything off dirt vehicle tracks, but the
current tyres seem to be bloody thorn-magnets. Loking at that deep
rim, it cant be hard to fit a heavier tread to it!

I have looked at the range of Continental MTB tyres, and while they
look good, they are somewhat vague about their puncture-resistance
when it comes to specific tyres, and how it works. They also get a bit
vague about what sizes are available in what styles.

Any ideas (and/or brand/style reccommendations) welcomed.


Cheers,

Rod.....Out Back

Rod,
Just a tip, there was a thread here ages back about punctures & prevention.
Get a bit of stiff wire & bend it in an arc between the stays just shy of
the tyre's circumference. As you pick up the thorns, they become dislodged
on the first turn as they pass the wire arc and you will suffer a lot less
punctures. We always had this on the dragsters in the olden days. Works a
treat.
Jock


"Rod Out Back" wrote in message
...
| Folks,
|
| Looking for shop who has a decent range of tyre for MTB. Prefer
| someone online (I live in the sticks) who has a decent range of the
| wider MTB fittings (Mine are 26x2.5). I'd also prefer in Australia, if
| possible.
|
| I have looked at Moruya Bicycles, Dean Woods and Cecil Walker. Are
| there any others who focus more on tyres? I would like a more
| thorn-resitant tread than the factory-supplied Kenda Bluegroove tyres
| I have now. I have just installed slime tubes this morning, but
| looking at the number of thorns coming through the tyre(mainly
| goatheads, by the look), I was interested in a heavier tread tyre if
| possible. I'm not doing anything off dirt vehicle tracks, but the
| current tyres seem to be bloody thorn-magnets. Loking at that deep
| rim, it cant be hard to fit a heavier tread to it!
|
| I have looked at the range of Continental MTB tyres, and while they
| look good, they are somewhat vague about their puncture-resistance
| when it comes to specific tyres, and how it works. They also get a bit
| vague about what sizes are available in what styles.
|
| Any ideas (and/or brand/style reccommendations) welcomed.
|
|
| Cheers,
|
| Rod.....Out Back

On Wed, 01 Feb 2006 01:58:17 GMT, "Jock"
wrote:

Rod,
Just a tip, there was a thread here ages back about punctures & prevention.
Get a bit of stiff wire & bend it in an arc between the stays just shy of
the tyre's circumference. As you pick up the thorns, they become dislodged
on the first turn as they pass the wire arc and you will suffer a lot less
punctures. We always had this on the dragsters in the olden days. Works a
treat.
Jock


"Rod Out Back" wrote in message
.. .
| Folks,
|
| Looking for shop who has a decent range of tyre for MTB. Prefer
| someone online (I live in the sticks) who has a decent range of the
| wider MTB fittings (Mine are 26x2.5). I'd also prefer in Australia, if
| possible.
|
| I have looked at Moruya Bicycles, Dean Woods and Cecil Walker. Are
| there any others who focus more on tyres? I would like a more
| thorn-resitant tread than the factory-supplied Kenda Bluegroove tyres
| I have now. I have just installed slime tubes this morning, but
| looking at the number of thorns coming through the tyre(mainly
| goatheads, by the look), I was interested in a heavier tread tyre if
| possible. I'm not doing anything off dirt vehicle tracks, but the
| current tyres seem to be bloody thorn-magnets. Loking at that deep
| rim, it cant be hard to fit a heavier tread to it!
|
| I have looked at the range of Continental MTB tyres, and while they
| look good, they are somewhat vague about their puncture-resistance
| when it comes to specific tyres, and how it works. They also get a bit
| vague about what sizes are available in what styles.
|
| Any ideas (and/or brand/style reccommendations) welcomed.
|
|
| Cheers,
|
| Rod.....Out Back


Jock,

Not a bad idea...I might experiment with this. Many thanks.



Cheers,

Rod.....Out Back

"Rod Out Back" wrote in message
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Folks,

Looking for shop who has a decent range of tyre for MTB. Prefer
someone online (I live in the sticks) who has a decent range of the
wider MTB fittings (Mine are 26x2.5). I'd also prefer in Australia, if
possible.

I have looked at Moruya Bicycles, Dean Woods and Cecil Walker. Are
there any others who focus more on tyres?

I don't know taht there's any in Oz that focus on tyres, but you could also
try Phantom - http://www.phantomcycles.com.au Phantom stocks Continental mtb
tyres, and is sure to have something on special. Be aware that not
everything he has is on-line - send him an email, IM, or ring if you want
more info.

Tony F
www.thefathippy.com

On Wed, 01 Feb 2006 01:25:45 +0000, Rod Out Back wrote:

Any ideas (and/or brand/style reccommendations) welcomed.

Maxxis High Roller 2.5" or go for a 2.3" ish tyre with thornproof tubes.
Shouldn't be stupid expensive from Kerry @ http://www.phantomcycles.com.au

--
Dave Hughes |
There are some things so serious you have to laugh at them. - Niels Bohr

Rod Out Back Wrote:
Folks,

Looking for shop who has a decent range of tyre for MTB. Prefer
someone online (I live in the sticks) who has a decent range of the
wider MTB fittings (Mine are 26x2.5). I'd also prefer in Australia, if
possible.

Snip....

Cheers,

Rod.....Out Back

Have a look at: 'Torpedo7'
(http://www.torpedo7.com/page/bikes/C...-mountain_bike)

http://www.torpedo7.com/page/bikes/C...-mountain_bike

Have had good service from Torp7. Said you want to shop on net so it
doesnt matter if they are in NZ. Probably closer to Mt Isa than Melb.
NO GST payable from NZ and only $9 freight. No problems with Visa on
net and they keep you informed of WTF is going on. Unlike most USA net
shops.

Hugh
Townsville


--
HughMann

On Wed, 1 Feb 2006 23:18:36 +1100, HughMann
wrote:


Rod Out Back Wrote:
Folks,

Looking for shop who has a decent range of tyre for MTB. Prefer
someone online (I live in the sticks) who has a decent range of the
wider MTB fittings (Mine are 26x2.5). I'd also prefer in Australia, if
possible.

Snip....

Cheers,

Rod.....Out Back

Have a look at: 'Torpedo7'
(http://www.torpedo7.com/page/bikes/C...-mountain_bike)

http://www.torpedo7.com/page/bikes/C...-mountain_bike

Have had good service from Torp7. Said you want to shop on net so it
doesnt matter if they are in NZ. Probably closer to Mt Isa than Melb.
NO GST payable from NZ and only $9 freight. No problems with Visa on
net and they keep you informed of WTF is going on. Unlike most USA net
shops.

Hugh
Townsville

Hugh,

Thanks fo the idea. I'll have a look at them tomorrow.


Cheers,

Rod.....Out Back

On Wed, 01 Feb 2006 21:55:46 +1100, Random Data
wrote:

On Wed, 01 Feb 2006 01:25:45 +0000, Rod Out Back wrote:

Any ideas (and/or brand/style reccommendations) welcomed.

Maxxis High Roller 2.5" or go for a 2.3" ish tyre with thornproof tubes.
Shouldn't be stupid expensive from Kerry @ http://www.phantomcycles.com.au

Dave,

Thanks for that; I had a bit of a look at phantom cycles, and liked
the tread on a Synros Point 'N Chute tyre. It seems to be tight
enough to reduce the goatheads a bit. Dont know anything about Syncros
as a brand, though.

Thanks for the ideas,


Cheers,

Rod.....Out Back

On Wed, 01 Feb 2006 12:43:55 +0000, Rod Out Back wrote:

Thanks for that; I had a bit of a look at phantom cycles, and liked the
tread on a Synros Point 'N Chute tyre. It seems to be tight enough to
reduce the goatheads a bit. Dont know anything about Syncros as a brand,
though.

I've got one on the front of my XC bike at the moment. It's the 2.3,
replacing a Conti Vertical. Similar bag shape, so a fairly rounded
profile. I found I had to drop the pressure quite a bit to get it to hook
up - I think it's running around 30psi now. I'm not 100% sure if I like it
yet, because I haven't had much chance to ride that bike lately.


--
Dave Hughes |
Oh, loneliness and cheeseburgers are a dangerous mix.
- Comic Book Guy

Rod Out Back Wrote:
Folks,

Looking for shop who has a decent range of tyre for MTB. Prefer
someone online (I live in the sticks) who has a decent range of the
wider MTB fittings (Mine are 26x2.5). I'd also prefer in Australia, if
possible.

Snip....

Cheers,

Rod.....Out Back

Have a look at: 'Torpedo7'
(http://www.torpedo7.com/page/bikes/C...-mountain_bike)

http://www.torpedo7.com/page/bikes/C...-mountain_bike

Have had good service from Torp7. Said you want to shop on net so it
doesnt matter if they are in NZ. Probably closer to Mt Isa than Melb.
NO GST payable from NZ and only $9 freight. No problems with Visa on
net and they keep you informed of WTF is going on. Unlike most USA net
shops.

Hugh
Townsville

Hugh,

Thanks fo the idea. I'll have a look at them tomorrow.


Cheers,

Rod.....Out Back

Sorry to hijack, but is their Innova slicks any good - for commuting / road
training? I am thinking of the narrowest ones (1.25"). They seem cheap!

Ooooh BTW, their site is currently showing everything at $0.00!