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Old 06-18-13 | 10:33 AM
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From: North County San Diego
Originally Posted by calyth
Flat - 100%
Rim damage - 50%

Last time my bike took a drywall screw, it poked dozens of holes in my brand new wheels.
Yeah I didn't consider rim damage until I got to work. Hopefully it's OK.

Originally Posted by chefisaac
why are you leaving the nail in there? Take it out. Then if it is going to go flat you can fix it on your lunch hour or before you leave work.
I'll leave it there until the end of the day and pull it/replace the tube before I leave for home.

Originally Posted by J.C. Koto
The nice thing about that nail is that it makes a nice plug for the hole it created, so I imagine the tire'll still have some air come the end of the day.

How far do you reckon you rode with that nail in the tire?
I think I rode @ 5 miles.
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