Why is everyone else meeting the fairy but me?

[potsy]

Think I've had 2 this year on my normal Schwalbe tyres, had another 2 when I briefly flirted with some Michelin Krylions, they were quickly taken off as I wasn't impressed with their protection, certainly not to be used for year round commuting anyway.

Can't believe Matthew has started this thread though, silly bugger

 

[Keenbfb]

Only one this year on Saturday whilst cycling to my first ever sportive.
On the plus side I finally got to use the new gas pump (make's putting the air back in so much quicker).

 

[slowmotion]

Three in the last ten days, all in the dark. I have a stalker. Still, I'm getting a tiny bit faster at fixing them as long as there is some light to see by. Shop window displays are best, I find.

 

[AndyRM]

Baws to punctures. Rock it old school: http://www.airfreetires.com/

 

[Deleted member 22722]

Had my first puncture last Friday morning on the way into work. I was only 1/2 mile from home. Swapped out the inner tube for a new one and as I was inflating it the valve stem snapped in half. Walked home in a huff and called in work to take the day off as I didn't fancy having to shower, change & drive in.

Fitted a new inner tube and repaired the old one, checked the tyre for any remaining debris first and went out for a 40 mile ride on Sunday. No problems, until I go to ride into work on Monday morning. Flat tyre. Drove into work that day.

Over the weekend I ordered 5 new inner tubes (thought i'd better stock up). Should've ordered some glueless patches as well for immediate repairs as they seem a lot less hassle.

I'm running on GatorSkins and have only done around 650 miles on them so I guess no one can escape the fairy. When it's your time, it's your time.

The things I have learned from this experience is that I can change an inner tube on the side of the road if necessary. I can succesfully repair a puncture. It's useful to carry a pair of rubber gloves to save your hands getting filthy.

And most of all, if you do notice you've got a puncture don't try and turn on the bike. I did this to pull off the road and into a car park and nearly came off the bike. I was only going a few miles per hour as well. I'd hate to get a puncture going at speed.

 

[ianrauk]

Had my first puncture last Friday morning on the way into work. I was only 1/2 mile from home. Swapped out the inner tube for a new one and as I was inflating it the valve stem snapped in half. Walked home in a huff and called in work to take the day off as I didn't fancy having to shower, change & drive in.

Fitted a new inner tube and repaired the old one, checked the tyre for any remaining debris first and went out for a 40 mile ride on Sunday. No problems, until I go to ride into work on Monday morning. Flat tyre. Drove into work that day.

Over the weekend I ordered 5 new inner tubes (thought i'd better stock up). Should've ordered some glueless patches as well for immediate repairs as they seem a lot less hassle.

I'm running on GatorSkins and have only done around 650 miles on them so I guess no one can escape the fairy. When it's your time, it's your time.

The things I have learned from this experience is that I can change an inner tube on the side of the road if necessary. I can succesfully repair a puncture. It's useful to carry a pair of rubber gloves to save your hands getting filthy.

And most of all, if you do notice you've got a puncture don't try and turn on the bike. I did this to pull off the road and into a car park and nearly came off the bike. I was only going a few miles per hour as well. I'd hate to get a puncture going at speed.

Yup, glueless patches are great. however there is a knack to using them.
You must prepare the tube as you would when patching normally. ie rub down with the sandpaper supplied. Clean the area. place patch on and hold for a good 30seconds to a minute.

And yes, don't continue on a flat tyre..not only can it be dangerous, you can also damage your wheel rims.

 

[musa]

Always always always have rubber gloves. At least two.

 

[nilling]

Well it was bound to happen sooner of later and as this seems to be the time farmers trimming hedgerow I was bound to get a p*******.

Last week I had a slow puncture but got to the weekend okay. I emptied my kit at the weekend. Inner tube, check. Puncture repair kit, check. Tyre levers, no! For over year it seems I have travelled on my commute with no means of removing my tyre.

Had another p******* on Tue night just as I got home. Repaired it yesterday but failed to properly check the inside of the tyre. And true enough 20 mins into this morning’s commute p*******! However, I did manage the fastest change and I even remembered to put in my kit a pair of latex gloves.

Moral of the story, check and double-check the inside of the tyre and always carry the right tools .