08-04-2010, 01:35 PM
I have a 1991 Schwinn aluminum MB had it since new. Recently I got a 1985 Fuji del Rey road bike. Love it.
I have also swapped tires on the MB putting on this tire and regreased the head.
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_175566_-1_201521_10000_200518
I find now that when I ride the MB the tire tracks straight like on rails(its a center ridge tire)and turns quickly however the steering feeling is kind of dead like remote control.
The Fuji feels very lively and I wonder if its just the difference I am experiencing between aluminum MB and Quad butted Valulite steel bike or its the new tires on the MB??
Will try swapping wheels from my other MB with mild MB tires.
If I try loosening the head on the MB just a touch I start getting play .So I think the head is set right.It turns freely.
I have also swapped tires on the MB putting on this tire and regreased the head.
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_175566_-1_201521_10000_200518
I find now that when I ride the MB the tire tracks straight like on rails(its a center ridge tire)and turns quickly however the steering feeling is kind of dead like remote control.
The Fuji feels very lively and I wonder if its just the difference I am experiencing between aluminum MB and Quad butted Valulite steel bike or its the new tires on the MB??
Will try swapping wheels from my other MB with mild MB tires.
If I try loosening the head on the MB just a touch I start getting play .So I think the head is set right.It turns freely.
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