Originally Posted by
FrankBuid
HI...somehow the tire deflated at about 17mph and I heard a clicking sound. As soon as I smelled 'tire air' I got off and inspected.
About a .5" section of wheel edge, I call it the chrome. was bent and air was hissing out. I tried hammering it 'round' again to no avail.
I used a large cast iron C-clamp to give a steady squeeze and that didn't work.
I have the tire tools, patches, foot pump but don't know what a de-railer is. The tire shop by me should have a skull and crossbones as his company logo
I try to avoid that shop.
There is another shop in the next town but it is in a high crime area. So I avoid it.
Ill ask my son and his friend, both engineers and r DIY'ers if they. can fix it. His friend was on a Univ. racing club and is always tuning, fixing
his bike...me...hahahha.....the terms scare me. If it was a wooden bike I could fix it...hahaha
thanks in advance
Frank
after reading second post. All my tools hand and motor, car , appliances, Japanese knives Swiss made carving tools and my[ out door and inside back are always maintained. That is what my father did, that is what I do and that is what son does.
What I can't control is malfunction and obviously something did...second poster...thanks for the heads up . I appreciate all help. Even if it is bad help, none here yet, the person took the time to try ...I thank them also. take care.
A tire shop is not usually set up for bicycles and many car people aren't knowledgable in bicycles or enough to be helpful in a situation like this. A bicycle shop will be set up for bicycles and there is probably at least one in your area if not multiples
In terms of derailleurs those are what allow you to move from one gear to another. If you search for derailleur you will find pictures.
In terms of friends they may or may not be skilled in working on bikes or getting the right parts. There are people out there who know their bikes but may not know others. A bike shop will be able to help you if these engineers can't.
In terms of a wooden bike they are not different from other bikes aside from frame materials. The frame material is immaterial in this particular case.
No need for the "bad help" comment.