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Old 06-06-10 | 07:55 PM
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Bikes: Cannondale R1000, Giant TCR Advanced, Giant TCR Advanced SL

Originally Posted by colombo357
What kind of flats?

Pinch flats: you're doing it wrong, you may occasionally pinch the rear, but not the front.
Never get them.

Puncture: you should be able to feel the change in handling as you lose air. 110 psi to 70 psi is very noticeable, much less 110psi to 0.
Agree. But those that crashed said they just heard a pop.

Valve failure: replace your tubes more often, every few months.
Never heard this suggested. I do replace the tube the same time as the tire, since I've had a few valve failure flats.
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