New bike

quiksilver71
quiksilver71 Posts: 4
edited June 2012 in MTB beginners
Hello

I am totally new to all of this !
I just got the Carrera Kraken
Is this a good starter bike ??
So far it seams really good, apart from 2 puncture's in 1 day

Cheers
quiksilver71

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  • Greer_
    Greer_ Posts: 1,716
    Welcome! There's nothing wrong with the spec for a beginner :) last years model was a bit better though. What tyres are on it? And are they pinch flats or from thorns/rocks etc? I found with the tyres that came as standard as mine (Speed Kings), I'd get punctures every other ride.
    Orbea Alma Team Carbon - Strava -Specialized Allez Sport
  • quiksilver71
    quiksilver71 Posts: 4
    It has " Continetal Mountain king" tyre's

    Had 2 punctures so far but that was due to the protection strip thing ?? on the inside of the rim not being fitted correctly

    quiksilver71
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Don't fit the strip then!

    The Kraken is a perfectly good and useable first bike, get out, enjoy, learn.....
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • DodgeT
    DodgeT Posts: 2,255
    Or if you mean the rim strip which covers the spoke ends, make sure it is fitted and correctly otherwise you'll keep on puncturing.
  • quiksilver71
    quiksilver71 Posts: 4
    Yeah the " Rim Strip " now fitted correctly and no more punctures.

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