TWO FLATS ARRGGHHHHHH
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TWO FLATS ARRGGHHHHHH
Postby ShanDog » Fri Dec 29, 2006 1:24 pm
It turns out that one of my old pinch flats had left a tiny ding in the rim about 2mm long but had left a tiny metal spike that slowly dug through the tread and into the tube. I think a little sand paper will solve the problem (if anyone thinks i should just get a new rim let me know, I'd rather not be at risk of an accident but the ding is really tiny). On the brighter side of things, I can now change a tyre in about two mins flat not including pumping time!!! woohoo go me!!
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Postby europa » Fri Dec 29, 2006 1:45 pm
As for the ding, file it down and see what happens. The rim could be cracked but probably not. Wouldn't hurt to start looking at rims and wheels though, that way, if you find you do need to make a change, you've got your homework done but to be honest, I don't think you'll need it.
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Postby 531db » Sun Dec 31, 2006 9:54 am
Thats why I carry 3 spare tubes.....
However I rarely have more than one puncture on a ride, and I rarely have punctures. I always have a good look to see why the puncture occurred in the first place and remove any glass, metal or other cause before reinstalling a fresh tube.
Hoping I have'nt jinxed myself by mentioning the 'p' word......
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Postby Mulger bill » Sun Dec 31, 2006 10:38 pm
Damn broken glass always seems to find any gaps in a tread
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Postby mikesbytes » Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:17 pm
This is why I carry patches and know how to apply them correctly. One spare is all I need.amattinson wrote:Had 3 punctures today and had to get rescued by the wife. I was trying for a 200km week but that got shot by the puncture monkey. I think my tubes are all getting to the point of disposal. Someone else has mentioned the 3 strikes rule for tubes and based on my experiences recently (puncture every ride) I'll go with the rule and buy tubes in bulk.
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Postby Mulger bill » Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:46 pm
How many patches before you bin the tube?mikesbytes wrote: This is why I carry patches and know how to apply them correctly. One spare is all I need.
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Postby mikesbytes » Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:00 am
Don't really have a rule. If the tyre looks old, it get binned, even if it has zero patches.Mulger bill wrote:How many patches before you bin the tube?mikesbytes wrote: This is why I carry patches and know how to apply them correctly. One spare is all I need.
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Postby AUbicycles » Tue Jan 02, 2007 10:42 am
In your rims, make sure you have the rubber / table over the spokes and check that the spokes are not poking through. Check for debris that may have slipped into the rim and finally check for damage and sharp edges to the side of the rim.
Spare bits of rubber or cloth or even a patch can be stuck on top of rough areas of the rim if you don't have a file handy. Sometimes even a rock can be (gently) used to file back a rim if it is a bit sharp as a temporary measure.
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Postby Mulger bill » Wed Jan 03, 2007 12:10 am
Owww yeah! First look happens with gloves on.europa wrote:And be careful about running your fingers around inside a tyre looking for sharp things - you'll find them but the blood makes putting the tyre back on a messy business
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