Ryan k.
10-04-08, 08:48 PM
so i went to my bike shop today and got a new tube. its already losing air. should i go back and tell them to give me another one.
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CbadRider
10-04-08, 08:51 PM
Yes.
Ryan k.
10-04-08, 09:26 PM
i was so mad cause it was like a 15 min ride there and back in the car i bought new grips and a tube put them on and the the tire was like almost flat after i put the tube in.
fuzzbox
10-05-08, 12:34 AM
Probably because you pinched it while puttin it in.
East Hill
10-05-08, 07:50 AM
Indeed, you might want to take the tube out and see if it got 'snake bit'.
Patching tubes is usually cheaper than replacing them every time they get a puncture.
East Hill
Patching tubes is usually cheaper than replacing them every time they get a puncture.
East Hill
abowler10154
10-05-08, 08:04 AM
Did you use any screwdrivers when you put it in? If you did, forget it, go to walmart, and buy the $3 tube. If you pinch the walmart tube, just put it back into the box and return it, they really dont care. Free tubes for life. (just kidding)
Ryan k.
10-05-08, 02:12 PM
well walmart tubes suck though cause i go to the skatepark and i land hard so thats screwed. the ones bike shop sells are way thicker
FuzzyRyder
10-05-08, 04:44 PM
walmart tubes are fine.
mwc1
10-05-08, 05:34 PM
+1 on never using screwdrivers to install tires, plastic tire levers are too cheap to risk snagging tubes w. screwdrivers
JohnL1959
10-05-08, 06:36 PM
I never had this problem YET! I'm sure someday I will.
Ryan k.
10-05-08, 07:32 PM
haha ill probaly go buy like 4 wally world tubes so i have extras
fuzzbox
10-05-08, 08:51 PM
well walmart tubes suck though cause i go to the skatepark and i land hard so thats screwed. the ones bike shop sells are way thicker
Not really there are like any other tube, and sounds like you need more air in your tires.
Not really there are like any other tube, and sounds like you need more air in your tires.
pc_1453
10-06-08, 05:22 AM
go back, buy another. this time spend the extra 5 buck and have them install it. that way, if it blows, they'll probably replace it for free. I've done this a couple times.
Ryan k.
10-06-08, 04:58 PM
oh ok i might do that
marcuz29
10-19-08, 09:38 PM
so i went to my bike shop today and got a new tube. its already losing air. should i go back and tell them to give me another one.
I think that is the best thing you can do. Since it came from them and it seems like it has a problem, Go back and return it to them.
I think that is the best thing you can do. Since it came from them and it seems like it has a problem, Go back and return it to them.
Dj_rider109
10-21-08, 05:41 PM
yyeeeaaaahh walmart tubes rock who cares isf it pops 3$ ohh and it all ads up to wheter ur lazy or not.:D
eight pack
10-22-08, 09:51 AM
the tubes at my local shops r $4 so i buy them. i usually fill the tube up a little bit then install it with the air in it so it doesnt pinch
gorio
10-23-08, 03:59 PM
well walmart tubes suck though cause i go to the skatepark and i land hard so thats screwed. the ones bike shop sells are way thicker
You need more air in your tires. Pump those babies up hard to avoid pinch flats.
Also, while you have the tire removed, check all of your spokes and nipples to see if they are poking thru the rim and cutting the tube. If you do not have a rim strip inside the rim, make one from duct tape. Run your fingers inside the tire to be sure there is no debris that could be cutting the tube. And finally, when installing new tubes, dust the tube and inside of the tire with talc/baby powder.
You need more air in your tires. Pump those babies up hard to avoid pinch flats.
Also, while you have the tire removed, check all of your spokes and nipples to see if they are poking thru the rim and cutting the tube. If you do not have a rim strip inside the rim, make one from duct tape. Run your fingers inside the tire to be sure there is no debris that could be cutting the tube. And finally, when installing new tubes, dust the tube and inside of the tire with talc/baby powder.