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Old 06-21-06 | 09:52 AM
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aadhils
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From: Santa Clara, CA

Bikes: 2013 Orange Brompton M3L; 2006 Milwaukee Bicycle Co. Fixie (Eddy Orange); 2022 Surly Cross Check, Black

I had my rear tube blow up twice today. First time was when a large metal (I'm assuming since it punctured an Armadillo) shard cut a rip in my tire that got to the tube. Fixing it was miserable. I kept sweating, and it was dripping all over my glasses. I did'nt dare wipe it cause I was wearing a white shirt for work (group picture day), and my hands were all grimy.

Second one was about 1.5 miles later. I just heard an explosion, and knew (instinct ) that my rear had blown. Turns out that the tube had squeezed through the above said rip and blown. Well then I found out that I had'nt anymore spare tubes (funny cause I could have sworn I had two spares) so I had to call my brother come in his car and drop of two spares (Thank god I had plenty of tubes at home). I cut a section out of the old tube and used it as a patch, which has held up until now. My shirt is kinda dirty but not too noticeable.

Heh what a morning...
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