I have not checked out the last tube. However, when I put the new tube into the tire. First I checked-did a visual check not a hand/feel check- of the tire. Then I put the tube in and slightly inflated it, then put the tire around the tube. That was after many expletives and frustration later.
This tire had just been into the shop. It was inflated correctly as I had a new rim installed. I had a slow leak that day.
How many miles on the tire? This was on the bike when I first purchased it from its owner (Cragslist buy). That was why I was wondering if I should just get a new tire. There is still good tread on the tire, so I do not think it is finished yet.
Red Rock
Welcome guest, is this your first visit? Click the "Create Account" button now to join.
Results 1 to 15 of 15
Hybrid View
-
02-28-2009, 07:55 AM #1
Registered User
- Join Date
- Feb 2008
- Location
- Edge of Colorado Plateau
- Posts
- 701
-
02-28-2009, 11:37 AM #2
gravel grindess
- Join Date
- Jul 2007
- Location
- foothills of the Ozarks aka Tornado Alley
- Posts
- 4,193
Last summer we experienced a rash of bad tubes. When I asked my LBS about it, they had several other cyclists who were plagued with the same problem. We switched brands and the problem cleared up. I think of it like the bad batch of plastic bags you occasionally get at Wally world--the kind where it tears before you get the groceries to the car.
Reply With Quote
