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Old 08-19-08, 03:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Matterbator
Another weird thing is the tube I took out of the front tire holds air for a good 2 hours before it slowly deflates. I squeezed it hard and couldn't find/hear ANY leaking whatsoever. I'm thinking the pressure of the impact on the curb might have loostened something where the valve attaches or something? Not sure what it could be but... its in the trash now . Thanks for the tips guys!

Slow Leak. Try it underwater to find the leak and patch. No need to throw away a perfectly good tube just for that.
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Originally Posted by cc700
i jam my thumbs up and back into the tubes. this way i can point my fingers straight out in front to split the wind and attain an even more aero profile, and the usual fixed gear - zen - connectedness feeling through the drivetrain is multiplied ten fold because my thumbs become one with the tubing.
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