Vent: Run of flats!

[Owlie]

Best to be consistent about NOT using the little nut thing.

Oh? Why? (I'm also confused as to why they come with the nut thing anyway, as I've been ignoring them.) I'm all for being a little lazy!

With a hole on the inside of the tube, check your rim strip. Make sure that any sharp edges of the nipple holes are covered. And if the rimstrip had a big divot at each nipple hole, replace it.

I didn't specifically check this, but aside from a scuff around the hole for the valve stem, I don't remember it having holes or anything in it. If I end up with another flat, I'll definitely check it! (And this means I must remember to put a bit of duct tape or something in my seatbag...which means I need a new seatbag--mine's full!)

[DebW]

Oh? Why? (I'm also confused as to why they come with the nut thing anyway, as I've been ignoring them.) I'm all for being a little lazy!

The only thing the nut collar is good for is keeping the valve from sinking into the tire when the tube is completely deflated and you're trying to get the pump on the valve. They can cause the tube around the valve to tear sometimes, so you have better odds of making your tubes last if you don't use them. And tube changes are quicker without.

[Owlie]

I did not know that. Thanks!

[Roadtrip]

Perhaps it's time for new tires

[ladyicon]

Maybe better quality tubes. Tubes do not last forever in a seatbag or at home. I found that out the hard way.