Does the bike come with broad tires (i.e. 32" girth as against the narrow tires common to road bikes whose girth varies from 18" to 23")? Is it easy to convert to a flat handle bar? I did see a few customer images of the same GMC Denali with flat...
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it does come with road tires [700cc skinny tires]. broad tires may not fit flat handle bars: if you have the funds and time I'm 100% sure the handle car can be changed like any other bike. my advice, do not look at the price, get something you like from the start
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Here is the long answer that should tell you everything you need to know about tubes and tires. First off, let's decode some of the numbers. 700C or 29" are both the rim size ISO 622 (that is 622mm in diameter where the bead of the tire seats on the rim). When you're looking at road tires, they're more likely to say 700C (from an old French system of naming tire/rim sizes) and when you're looking at mountain tires, they're more likely to say 29". Occasionally, some European tires, especially Continental, will try to confuse the matter by calling them 28" - but look fir the 622 to be sure of the size. 23/25 or 18-23 on a tube indicate a range of tire widths with which the tube is compatible. Since an 18mm wide tire has a much smaller cross section than a 25mm tire (just imagine those as the diameter of a circle), a tube designed to fit a 25mm tire can be much too big for an 18mm tire. In that case you'd risk getting the tube folded on iteself or pinched under the tire's bead - both of which can cause a flat. So, when selecting a tube, you should get the narrowest range that will fit. If you had a 23mm wide tire, 18/23 would be a better choice than 23/25, though both will be better than a 28/32, for example. The 48 or 42 mm length listed below is the length of the presta stem. Different manufacturers measure stems differently, so it's hard to get an accurate comparison, but a 32 will be shorter than a 42 will be shorter than a 60 and so on. You just need 12-15mm of stem to stick beyond the rim so you can get a pump onto it, though, for some people, a little extra length isn't a bother. If you've got a deep rim, you'll need a longer valve stem. But if the 48mm stick through with plenty of extra, a 42 is a safe choice. ORDER ROAD RACE TUBE. Thus is your present tire is a 25, I would get the 20-25 tube, less chance of the tube folding over or pinching it because it is too big. Hope all of this information is useful in the future.
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Flat is about 1" and about 3 1/4" to the top of black rail holders screwed all the way down. I had mind for just over 2 years now. I have 2 My bike stays out side covered I spray WD40 over the hold bike over the winter. "O" I use motorcycle chain lube on the jack threads. I lift the front and rear wheels off the ground about 2" for over the winter. I have use the flat top to car transmission up to. I posted some pictures on amazon with the bike on the jack.
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Check again, they are all 3 now available at another place... most frequent GOOGLE result and for 200 less than here. I just bought the large, and I am 5'10, but I have a 30" inseam and it fits ok and I have even had to adjust the seat up quite a bit more than I was expecting. I added a diamondback pillowtop saddle, since I am new to biking also and the saddle that it comes with was killing me. If you are mechanically adept, you can assemble the bike easily but it is good to have a REAL bike shop look it over, the box store assembled mine and it ended up scratched, with under inflated tires, the brakes squeaked, handle bars were not aligned properly, and the deraillers needed adjustment Check again, they are all 3 now available at another place... most frequent GOOGLE result and for 200 less than here. I just bought the large, and I am 5'10, but I have a 30" inseam and it fits ok and I have even had to adjust the seat up quite a bit more than I was expecting. I added a diamondback pillowtop saddle, since I am new to biking also and the saddle that it comes with was killing me. If you are mechanically adept, you can assemble the bike easily but it is good to have a REAL bike shop look it over, the box store assembled mine and it ended up scratched, with under inflated... » Read More Check again, they are all 3 now available at another place... most frequent GOOGLE result and for 200 less than here. I just bought the large, and I am 5'10, but I have a 30" inseam and it fits ok and I have even had to adjust the seat up quite a bit more than I was expecting. I added a diamondback pillowtop saddle, since I am new to biking also and the saddle that it comes with was killing me. If you are mechanically adept, you can assemble the bike easily but it is good to have a REAL bike shop look it over, the box store assembled mine and it ended up scratched, with under inflated tires, the brakes squeaked, handle bars were not aligned properly, and the deraillers needed adjustment « Show Less
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I had raised this question a while ago. I ended up purchasing the same bike. It came with 32mm tires. I was successfully able to change the handle bars to a flat one (~ $40). I have had it for a year now and use it almost every day biking from home to school and back (~ 7 - 8 miles). The bike is sturdy and has handled well so far.
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The Midmoor has tires that are a little over 1" wide. In my opinion too narrow for roads not paved or packed very hard. I would recommend a mountain bike.
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Hard to measure this bike, as it doesn't have your conventional seat and top tubes. It's 23" from the seat tube to the steering tube. I don't know if that helps you. I often add a set of "antlers" to the handlebars, as I prefer sitting upright most of the time cause I'm top heavy and it wears on the shoulders. That can add an extra couple inches if you adjust them forward a bit.
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Not sure what you mean by do they fit 700 x 23s. These tires fit 700 rims and you can usually get them in widths of 23 or 25. That is typically the size used on road bikes. I have them and they are great on pavement. Light weight, good protection against punctures, and good traction in wet conditions. They are too narrow for gravel in most cases.
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The Kent bicycles website says 22.5", which is about 57cm. This frame will be a little on the big side compared to traditional sizing (which Squash Player, Chicago mentioned earlier), but you should still be able to fit on this one. I just ordered one, and I'm 5'9" with a 32" inseam. I tried the Blue 22.5" GMC Denali at a local store, which I was able to ride comfortably. Amazon has that bike here: GMC Denali Road Bike (Small 19"/48cm Frame, Red)
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This bike comes with Hybrid tires....not a thin as road but not as wide as mountin bike tires. My wife has rode hers on gravel roads with no issues.
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Yes. In fact the rims are rather narrow (19mm) for the fat tires that come with the bike. Quoting Sheldon Brown: "A general guideline is that the tire width should be between 1.45/2.0 x the inner rim width." The inner rim width of the wheels on this bike are 13mm, so 700x23 should be good, where 700x32 is really pushing it!
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I'm not sure they make an 18" model. It seems that the real issue is a matter of wheel rim width. On the one I bought, the wheel size was correct and the tube size was correct, however the rim width on my bike was 1.5 which allowed the tube to expand too much into the rim and not fill the tire - thus giving a "flat tire" that flopped around. I would rather replace regular tubes than try to craft 'shims' thus the return. If they make an 18" tube and the rim width is narrow enough, it should work.
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It is a 20". My son is 7 and he loves it.. I did have to put never flat tires on it but other then that it is a great bike..
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I have changed everything from 8" golf cart tires to 17" truck tires with mine. Havent done any bike tires, but dont see why it wouldnt work. Fitting the rim over the center post might be a prob. I love this changer! Well made and works like a charm!
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To answer the first question, the size I purchased was the 700x28c. I could not tell you if it fit into my frame (which fits a 28c Continental Hardshell Gatorskin in the rear and a 25C Conti Hardshell Gatorskin in the front) because I could not get the tires onto my rims. The 700c part was not true. I have had many other tires on those wheels but this one was sized smaller than a true 700c. So to answer the second question, since I never got the tires onto the wheels and therefore the bike I could not tell you how they handle on any type of surface. The price point these tires are usually sold at make them look like a good deal, but I would advise you to go with a German made model from Continental as opposed to any model made anywhere else (I believe these tires were made in India). The handmade German tires have always proven to be produced under tight quality control, in my experience. I cannot say that about non-German made Continentals.
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It comes with only one tire. But a great tire it is. It's the only tire I will run on my fixed gear. 2700 miles last year with not one flat tire.
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From what I've read, the Conti GP 4-Seasons only come in three sizes - 23, 25 & 28mm. The 700x28's are what I bought to replace my old Vittoria 700X32's. The 700x28 is a significantly narrower tire (which is what I wanted) and they actually measure closer to 26mm. The benefit is a significantly faster-rolling tire than any 32-35mm tire (and most other 28's, too!). The negative is a harsher ride, especially compared to big, cushy 35mm's. I've had a few flats with them, so they're not as 'bulletproof' as they're made out to be, but all-in-all, they're great tires!