Gruff Retrobike Rider Gold Trader Kona Fan Feedback View May 19, 2012 #1 As above, can i fold it or should i wrap in plastic & tape :?:
cyfa2809 Retrobike Rider Gold Trader Feedback View May 19, 2012 #2 I have sent them 'folded' figure of 8 style before.
GT-Steve Retrobike Rider Gold Trader Feedback View May 19, 2012 #3 If it's a retro tyre (i.e - getting on a bit) I'd leave it flat and bung it in a box. You can courier it for £3.99 this way, if it's under 1kg..
If it's a retro tyre (i.e - getting on a bit) I'd leave it flat and bung it in a box. You can courier it for £3.99 this way, if it's under 1kg..
Grannygrinder Retrobike Rider Gold Trader Feedback View May 19, 2012 #4 . I've always used 2 bin liners and lots of brown packing tape. The method has not failed me yet
Easy_Rider Retrobike Rider OWMTBC Champ PoTM Winner Feedback View May 19, 2012 #5 http://sheldonbrown.com/video/tire-folding.html Although if it's an old tyre it may nacker the sidewalls
http://sheldonbrown.com/video/tire-folding.html Although if it's an old tyre it may nacker the sidewalls
Gruff Retrobike Rider Gold Trader Kona Fan Feedback View May 19, 2012 #6 Why'd the thread get moved here? The tyre i'm posting is Pre 1998 but i put it in general & off topic 'cos its a thread about posting & not about bikes
Why'd the thread get moved here? The tyre i'm posting is Pre 1998 but i put it in general & off topic 'cos its a thread about posting & not about bikes
cyfa2809 Retrobike Rider Gold Trader Feedback View May 19, 2012 #7 Some odd stuff does get moved, often to here.
E EarlofBarnet Retrobike Rider Gold Trader Feedback View May 20, 2012 #8 cyfa2809":3s51t8u4 said: I have sent them 'folded' figure of 8 style before. Click to expand... I'd go with that, with string holding it together. Then wrapped in a bin liner. Job done
cyfa2809":3s51t8u4 said: I have sent them 'folded' figure of 8 style before. Click to expand... I'd go with that, with string holding it together. Then wrapped in a bin liner. Job done
cyfa2809 Retrobike Rider Gold Trader Feedback View May 20, 2012 #9 It can mishape the bead slightly sometimes but fine when mounted. ame as with hanging them at the shop and what not, the bead can kink.
It can mishape the bead slightly sometimes but fine when mounted. ame as with hanging them at the shop and what not, the bead can kink.