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Old 04-19-06, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by HillRider
I had the same thing happen when i mounted a new tire on my son's bike and didn't check that the tube was completely seated inside the tire bead. I pumped it up to 110 psi and we were just standing around a few minutes later when the tube exploded with a sound like a gun shot. My grandson, who was about 5 at the time, wouldn't go near the bike for weeks.

Grandson?! Geez, HR, you really are a Senior Member!

I'm going to have to treat you with a little more respect...

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