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Old 05-05-26 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by FREEBIRD1
Wake up this AM and my 700X35 front tire is flat. I figured it had a puncture, so I remove the tube re-inflate it and put it in my washtub of water. I submerged it inflated and I see no bubbles, Never had a tube do this and I always could detect the puncture in the water. What would cause this? Thanks.
You didn't inflate it sufficiently to reveal the leak. Inflate it until it's about 4 feet in diameter and try again. And be sure to submerge the valve while you're at it.
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