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jbarnes90
07-31-08, 06:58 AM
My bike tube keeps popping on my bike. Could this be caused by the spokes. The rim tape that is on the bike is almost like a rubberband material. Does anyone have any thoughts or ideas.

LWB_guy
07-31-08, 08:15 AM
When you remove the tube, run your fingers inside the rim. There might something rough in your rim that perforates every tube.
Wanderer
07-31-08, 09:48 AM
Where is the damage? if on a tire side, it's possible there is some damage to the tire, even a bad bead could cause it.

jbarnes90
07-31-08, 10:15 AM
The damage is right near the valve stem. It almost looks like it lines right up with one of the spoke heads
Ktulu
07-31-08, 11:02 AM
Are you using a glueless patch?
jbarnes90
07-31-08, 11:07 AM
Are you using a glueless patch?


It is happening with new tubes with no patch on them
jsharr
07-31-08, 11:25 AM
Welcome to the fourms. Sounds like rim tape to me. The bicycle mechanics section is full of advice on bike repair problems.

Try running a cotton ball around the inside of the rim. See if anything snags the cotton.
East Hill
08-01-08, 05:45 AM
Replacing the rim tape is an easy way to check and confirm that the rim tape is not the problem...What bike are you riding?

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