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So why so many dead tubes?
On Wed, 09 May 2007 05:55:32 +0000, Zebee Johnstone wrote:
4 in a row, all in about the same place - that is just near the valve but not on the same side as the valve - indicates it isn't the tube or the rim, it has to be me. I suppose it might be the tyre, but I can't find anything wrong with it in that area. I'm getting paranoid though, might be time for that Marathon I've been promising myself. Get out of the saddle when you go over bumps :-) More seriously, it sounds like some fine wire or similar in the tyre. Might not show up on inspection, but it's enough to push through the tube slowly. Try rotating the tyre on the rim and see if the holes move. Or just replace the tyre. -- Dave Hughes | 'Behold ye angels, I have created the arse. Throughout the ages to come, men and women shall grab hold of these, and shout my name.' -- God, according to Geoff, Coupling. |
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So why so many dead tubes?
In aus.bicycle on 9 May 2007 06:09:34 -0700
Bleve wrote: On May 9, 3:55 pm, Zebee Johnstone wrote: I am having a rash of flat tyres. As mentioned, there'll be something very small, probably. Turf the tyre. It'll save you angst and time. I think you are right. Marathon here I come! Zebee |
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So why so many dead tubes?
On May 9, 3:55 pm, Zebee Johnstone wrote:
I am having a rash of flat tyres. 4 in a row, all in about the same place - that is just near the valve but not on the same side as the valve - indicates it isn't the tube or the rim, it has to be me. I suppose it might be the tyre, but I can't find anything wrong with it in that area. I'm getting paranoid though, might be time for that Marathon I've been promising myself. Small teeny holes, can only find them using water. They show up 3-6 days after the tube is changed. What can cause that when a tube is put in? What am I doing wrong? Zebee Rotate the tyre around the rim.. see if the next flat follows the rotation. |
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So why so many dead tubes?
On May 10, 8:54 am, Duncan wrote:
On May 9, 3:55 pm, Zebee Johnstone wrote: I am having a rash of flat tyres. 4 in a row, all in about the same place - that is just near the valve but not on the same side as the valve - indicates it isn't the tube or the rim, it has to be me. I suppose it might be the tyre, but I can't find anything wrong with it in that area. I'm getting paranoid though, might be time for that Marathon I've been promising myself. Small teeny holes, can only find them using water. They show up 3-6 days after the tube is changed. What can cause that when a tube is put in? What am I doing wrong? Zebee Rotate the tyre around the rim.. see if the next flat follows the rotation. Sounds like a wire to me. Maybe so small that you actually can't see it. You need to rub around there with your fingers. I've had this, and it is almost impossible to find by sight. How it gets through the tyre is really a mystery to me. |
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So why so many dead tubes?
Duncan wrote:
On May 9, 3:55 pm, Zebee Johnstone wrote: I am having a rash of flat tyres. 4 in a row, all in about the same place - that is just near the valve but not on the same side as the valve - indicates it isn't the tube or the rim, it has to be me. I suppose it might be the tyre, but I can't find anything wrong with it in that area. I'm getting paranoid though, might be time for that Marathon I've been promising myself. Small teeny holes, can only find them using water. They show up 3-6 days after the tube is changed. What can cause that when a tube is put in? What am I doing wrong? Zebee Rotate the tyre around the rim.. see if the next flat follows the rotation. Or preferably get rid of the tyre rather than hoping to get a flat at another spot on the tube! -- Bean Remove "yourfinger" before replying |
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