just bought a goowill bike and it needs new tires
2007-03-26 03:32:42 · 10 answers · asked by shawnp089 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
If it's a Goodwill bike, Target tires are perfectly fine. Just make sure you get the right size, check here for specifics:
http://sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html
2007-03-26 05:52:04 · answer #1 · answered by scott.braden 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're going to be looking at the quality of the components. When you are buying a Target bike, you are getting the cheaper, lesser quality components that will end up breaking after 6 months to a year. How and where the bike was built will also be taken into account. The higher end bikes that you purchase from the bike shops will be made with a little more time and effort than the other department store bikes. If you are looking for a bike that will get you around and you will beat on for a short time, get a target bike, but if you are looking for a bike that will last for years, you need to get one from a bike shop. Also the bike shop bikes come with warrenties and free service for a year or even the life of the bike.
2007-03-26 05:12:40 · answer #2 · answered by independentidentity1 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There can be a lot of difference between a cheap and an expensive tires. Thread design, materials (yep, there are different tire compounds) and other stuff vary.
It depends also on what you want to do with the wheelsets. It's also not a black and white stuff. You can buy a very expensive tires that are designed for racing, but will find that they don't last very much. Or you can find a cheap set of tires that might last you forever.
Okay, part of the differences is weight. Also, one of the most important areas in a bike to save weight is the tires.
Also, traction. Some tires are dedicated, meaning that there are designed for a certain type of trail and condition, for example, there are very good tires for riding on mud, but they would suck to ride on hardpack. And viceversa. And there are some good all around tires as well.
Rolling resistance plays a big factor, I ride some Kenda Nevegals, which stick to the ground like maniacs on downhills, but I can feel the weight on flats and climbs. Specialized Roll-X have a lower rolling resistance and are also a very good all around tire.
2007-03-26 07:09:08 · answer #3 · answered by Roberto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, low weight, durability, tread life, quality, sizing and puncture resistance come to mind. Good tires have all of the above, department store tires have none of them.
Bike shops will have inexpensive tires for you, and you don't have to blow $130 on a pair just to get quality. Besides, you should always support your LBS!
2007-03-26 09:54:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there is a difference!
Weight, durability and grip (would depend on tread)
If it is a normal bicycle then you would not notice a difference. If it is a higher end bike then yes.
2007-03-26 07:59:51 · answer #5 · answered by k9mpgsd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One big diff is that the bike shop has someone who know about bikes to set it up and advise you. I don't know how many department store bikes I have seen that are set up so they are hard to ride, dangerous, bad handling, etc.
2016-10-04 08:27:28 · answer #6 · answered by D50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the weight of the bicycle, for sure, but don't let any differences worry you. Enjoy cycling! It's a great sport for everyone.
2007-03-26 03:38:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Just the price.
2007-03-26 03:39:52 · answer #8 · answered by Sane 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they are all tires and made from the same material so I dont think it matters.
2007-03-26 03:35:27 · answer #9 · answered by Cutie 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
www.bikesRnottoys.com
Profound!
2007-03-26 07:42:38 · answer #10 · answered by bigringtravis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋