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Old 06-04-12 | 12:59 PM
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chrismjx
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From: Denver, CO

Bikes: 2005 Trek 4500

Why do I keep popping inner tubes!?

Lately, I have been going through inner tubes like a madman! I don't understand why; I'm not riding any differently, not going anywhere unfamiliar, no really rough terrain... I primarily ride around my neighborhood and typically within a 20mi radius of my house, mostly on pavement. Occasionally I will ride through some "rough" patches, like an empty field or where rain has made little gullies in the dirt. I occasionally will "bunny hop" to clear curbs as well...

Today I replaced a popped Slime tube from a week ago and went for a ride. I was probably 8mi into it, when I realized that this BRAND NEW Slime tube had apparently popped too! I made it home, took the wheel and tire off and checked for sharp points but didn't find anything. I submerged the tubes in the bath and did not see any sign of bubbles or a leak...

So what is the deal!? This is very frustrating... I've never had this happen to me before. I'm inflating to 60-65psi as the tire sidewall gives a range of 40-65psi and I'm riding mostly on pavement. I'm 5'10", I weigh 175lbs at the moment..... Any other info you want just ask.
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