Originally Posted by
jhaber
What I don't get is that the tube had already been inflated, ridden on, then when I went to refill the tube it popped. The second time I put a new tube in maybe it was mounted wrong but wouldn't the first tube have popped sooner if a pinch was the cause? I also partially inflate my tubes before installing them and that should cut down on the chances of it pinching on the bead of the tire.
I've had some pinch flats that took a little longer to actually go. They usually go with a big pop, and are always connected with tyres that are a pain to fit. I had one go on the final lap of a Keirin last year. Time for tubulars....