Originally Posted by
Roger M
Thanks for that question(& answer),JulesCW. I didn't bother even removing the tire or looking at it(til now).
Sure enough, the tire blew...
So where's all the 27x1 1/8" Paseles...
Ouch! I guessed that might be the issue. Tubes go flat on bikes not ridden for a long time, but they're generally ok if the bike has not been sitting outside for decades as they're protected from sun and contaminants by the tire -- although i'll check an old tube carefully, esp. around the valve.
Not too many 40 year old tires that are any good -- especially if they've not been carefully stored!
I feel lucky when a blowout happens on a bike hanging on a hook as opposed to on the road!
