Ryan enthusiasts, I bought my second Vanguard in summer 2009, having gone several years without and wanting the uncluttered view of the world going by and road...
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m.kenady
Oct 10, 2010 5:24 am
Hello, Steve....
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Geoff Steele
geoff_steele
Oct 10, 2010 9:06 pm
Steve: One last thought that will "nail" the Ryan in your life to the point where you'll probably request to be buried with it. Go to REI (online) and look...
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Kelly Fitzhugh
k.fitzhugh...
Oct 11, 2010 9:28 pm
Hello Steve, I don"t think there is a bike out there that gives me more pleasure to own and ride than the Vanguard, especially since I changed the seat to a...
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Kelly
k.fitzhugh...
Oct 11, 2010 9:47 pm
Hello all, I have been researching tires again and since I have obtained my Vanguard I have noticed the rear tire wears about 3 times faster than the front,...
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Geoff Steele
geoff_steele
Oct 11, 2010 10:58 pm
Schwalbe "Marathon"; slicks with kevlar are a nice choice, too. Give comfortable ride and they have tough hide for puncture protection. Geoff To:...
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Kevin Karplus
Karplus@...
Oct 11, 2010 11:07 pm
Kelly asked ... I am currently using Wilderness Trail Bikes Slickasaurus 26x38/32 on the back and Intense Tire Systems 20x1.75 on the front. I like having...
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rider_405
Oct 11, 2010 11:21 pm
I wanted to also get the Marathon Plus, for rear replacement, but had to go with a 26x1.5 Nimbus Armadillo because I ran out of time. They have a very good...
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Robert Gahl
RevTemerity
Oct 11, 2010 11:23 pm
I've run Metro K's forever on the rear wheel of my Ryan. I'm very happy with their low rolling resistance, air pressure and lack of flats once I transitioned...
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Kelly Fitzhugh
k.fitzhugh...
Oct 11, 2010 11:36 pm
Hello Geoff, I came very close to purchasing the Schwalbe Marathon's and if the Kwest don't seem ideal I probably will try the Marathon's. I like the quality...
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Geoff Steele
geoff_steele
Oct 12, 2010 12:01 am
There are several variations on the Schwalbes. Newer "Ultra" versions are pricier, but improved. Kevlar belting on treads and sidewalls... They seem to be...
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Michael Harris
michaelharris46
Oct 12, 2010 1:13 am
I have the Marathons on both the front a rear of my vanguard. I don’t want to use anything else. Mike From: ryanownersclub@yahoogroups.com...
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joesmoe3us
Oct 12, 2010 1:30 am
I wonder where people ride, really. I've been using the Vanguard as a daily commuter for several years now. I've been through a number of tires. I ride on...
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TOM ARMSTRONG
bikeolounger
Oct 12, 2010 2:22 am
Cool! Another Vanguard used as a "daily driver!" My own Vanguard (aka the Purple People Seater) has a Schwalbe Marathon City on the front that has been there...
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Kelly Fitzhugh
k.fitzhugh...
Oct 12, 2010 2:33 am
Hello Paul, For what it is worth, most of my riding is on paved or concrete bike paths. Out of 800 miles this year with the Contis (166miles on the highway...
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Geoff Steele
geoff_steele
Oct 12, 2010 4:28 am
Hi Paul (and all...): I was going to suggest "Mr. Toughies" to put up an iron defense over your tubes (inside the tire), but it appears the Panaracer...
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Kevin Karplus
Karplus@...
Oct 12, 2010 4:34 am
I'm a daily commuter and use my Vanguard for almost all my transportation. I probably put about 2000 miles a year on it, and I fix a flat every 2-3 years. No...
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Michael Harris
michaelharris46
Oct 12, 2010 9:33 am
I agree with Geoff on the Mr Toughies. I have them on my wedgie that I use for commuting to work. They are great. I don't have them on my Vanguard because I...
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keith nichols
Oct 12, 2010 2:49 pm
For what it's worth, I replaced my original front tire after 3 years with a Continental TT-2000, 1 3/8" tire that lasted 10 years and I loved it. My wife's...
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Geoff Steele
geoff_steele
Oct 12, 2010 3:50 pm
Yup, the Marathons have Toughies kind of built into their tread and sidewall design. They are a slightly heavier tire as a result and carry a slightly lower...
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Geoff Steele
geoff_steele
Oct 12, 2010 4:03 pm
Agree on Shraeder valves. Could never quite understand the logic behind the French Presta valve configuration. Geoff To: ryanownersclub@yahoogroups.com CC:...
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TOM ARMSTRONG
bikeolounger
Oct 12, 2010 5:17 pm
Some on this list probably watch the forum on 'bentrideronline, and have already read about this project. For those who don't go there often, I offer this, ...
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Geoff Steele
geoff_steele
Oct 12, 2010 6:40 pm
Hi Tom: Wow !!! All that conversion/upgrade work is awesome. Must have been costly ?? Had you ever considered just getting your bride a "Slipstream" from...
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Brian Wilson
brian_32768
Oct 12, 2010 7:06 pm
I love this list, you folks are such an inspiration. I think I will see if I can find my Ryan when I go home today for lunch. I am sure it's out there ...
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TOM ARMSTRONG
bikeolounger
Oct 12, 2010 7:16 pm
Geoff, The work was easy enough--I'm the service manager in a bike shop, so not only do I know how to do the actual component swapout, I get better prices on...
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Geoff Steele
geoff_steele
Oct 12, 2010 7:26 pm
Hi Tom: Good points !! I learn from 'experienced hands' like your's. I was just a bit puzzled by your thought on Presta valves, with the extra step to unscrew...
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TOM ARMSTRONG
bikeolounger
Oct 12, 2010 8:06 pm
Geoff, while the Presta valves take an extra step or two in use, they have proven (at least to my wife and me) to be easier to work with, since the pump...
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Geoff Steele
geoff_steele
Oct 12, 2010 8:15 pm
Hi Brian: Ooooo, dust (??).....on a Vanguard ???!!! You should be ashamed ! Though I do agree that riding a diamond frame bike is probably safer in routine...
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Geoff Steele
geoff_steele
Oct 12, 2010 8:15 pm
Hi Tom: ALL good points you made...and you set my mind a-thinkin'. Once rims are drilled for Shraeders, is there a risk of replacing with Prestas (i.e....
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recobbhg
Oct 12, 2010 9:09 pm
Either way: http://hostelshoppe.com/cgi-bin/readitem.pl?Accessory=983921905 http://hostelshoppe.com/cgi-bin/readitem.pl?Accessory=986832057 Richard C...
