yalrighty

Ugh I ran late for work this morning, so I did not have time to bike to work. I had to take a cab. I finally get home after a 9 hour shift and decide to take a ride on the paved trail near my place. I get to a train bridge that's there and turn around to come back... and as I start riding back I'm thinking to myself "god this rear end feels splashy/loose"

I look down and notice that my rear tire is going flat .. great!

Funny part is I just bought a new patch kit yesterday - looks like I'm gonna have to use it grr. Also, gotta get my bottom bracket replaced ... not off to a good start with this cycling season!!

HaagenDas

Ohh, I thought it might have been something serious

Rev.Chuck

Read this: https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/96880-messenger-bag-hit-van.html you will feel better.

larue

you have a cycling season?
guess that's one good thing about florida, no off-season.

though the heavy rain can certainly but a damper on things.

yalrighty

hmm I just went out and felt the back tire .. its soft but not flat yet ... maybe I have a slow leak? I looked over the tire and cannot see anything in there that might have put a hole in it .. or a even a hole for that matter .. I guess I pump it up tomorrow, ride a bit and see if it softens again .. blah!

ZackJones

Tubes are relatively cheap. I don't bother patching them. When I get a flat I just replace the tube and throw the old one away. FWIW, I had to replace 3 tubes this past weekend. Two on my bike and one on my wife's

TrekDen

I'm with Zack on the tube replacement. Except I don't throw the old one away. Instead I patch them when I have a free moment around the house. I'll usually carry a patched tube, as well as a new one on group event rides. That way if I run across someone in dire need of a flat fix, i'll help them out with the patched tube.

Rowan

You have a way... with... how can I put this... understatement!

Keep it up!!!!

recursive

Tubes are $5, patching is about $0.25 per patch. I have probably saved at least $50 over the past year on patching.

SpiderMike

Flats Happen. Its par for the course.

ZackJones

As a Team Performance member I can buy tubes in lots of 10 for $19.96 when they hold their special sales so I stock up. Another reason is I don't trust patches so for my own peace of mind I just replace the tube. To each his own, I suppose.

recursive

Well, that's a pretty good price. At the same time, I've never once had a patch fail.

Go with whatever works for you.

Metro

Glad to hear that you are starting off the season right. You might benefit from getting your bike tuned up before your next ride. I usually get mine done at the end of the season. That way I avoid the Spring rush.

yalrighty

Yea, well my tire is fixed but I have to get my bottom bracket replaced *sigh* and my back wheel is making a funny noise when it spins now ... I just bought this bike last year but I bet I already have 3500 on it ..........