My first puncture

[Hip Priest]

It had to happen at some point, and it happened this morning. Rode over some broken glass. Thankfully it was round the corner from my house so I just pushed it back. I repaired it, but obviously not very well, because as soon as I pumped it up it went down again. Had to write it off at that point and catch the bus. Will have proper look at it tonight.

Sorry, I just had to have a moan.

 

[Origamist]

I prefer using a fresh tube and will repair the damaged tube at leisure when Eastenders is on.

I take it you checked the tyre for glass, flint etc as it is a good time to extract foreign bodies from the rubber.

 

[Hip Priest]

Yeah, I might pick up a couple of tubes today. And start taking one with me, along with a pump. Learning my lesson! I gave a cursory check of the tyre, but I'll have a more detailed look later.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Yeah, I might pick up a couple of tubes today. And start taking one with me, along with a pump. Learning my lesson! I gave a cursory check of the tyre, but I'll have a more detailed look later.

Best way to learn. Carry spare tubes and use them in case of pun**ures. Always check tyres thoroughly for the offending item before fitting new tube. Fix old tube at leisure

 

[Tynan]

and beware pinching the tube between rim and wire, especially when it's dark, raining and sir is knackered

 

[Angelfishsolo]

and beware pinching the tube between rim and wire, especially when it's dark, raining and sir is knackered

Oh yes. Better to put a little air in the new tube before refitting.

 

[cyberknight]

Carry 2 tubes, i have learnt from bitter experience when trying to mend a double flat in mid winter when the glue was not sticking.

 

[Moodyman]

Better still. Get some Marathon Pluses.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Better still. Get some Marathon Pluses.

Yes a great idea. They do double the weight of a light MTB however I know as I have a set for my cube and the two tyres weigh as much as the bike frame

 

[Danny251]

I have the marathon plus and yes they do unfortunately weigh a wee bit but because I mainly commute they are ideal.

I hate how hard it is to get them on the wheel though

 

[Angelfishsolo]

I have the marathon plus and yes they do unfortunately weigh a wee bit but because I mainly commute they are ideal.

I hate how hard it is to get them on the wheel though

Agreed but boy are they bonb proof and roll well!

 

[Danny251]

Agreed but boy are they bonb proof and roll well!

Yeah! I know there are a lot of topics regarding pressures but what do you keep yours at out of curiosity?

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Yeah! I know there are a lot of topics regarding pressures but what do you keep yours at out of curiosity?

I always run mine at max so 70psr iirc.

 

[Danny251]

Cool thanks! I have noticed my ride being a lot smoother recently operating at those pressures.

 

[slowmotion]

I hate how hard it is to get them on the wheel though

Danny, here is help

Bring on the Maestro....


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