2010 Flat contest
02-18-10 | 03:09 PM
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wannabe
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From: San Diego
2010 Flat contest
I had my first flat of the year yesterday. Repaired it and proceeded home only to run low within the first mile. 3 air stops later, I made it home guessing my patch job was to blame. Low and behold, another hole was discovered that I'm certain wasn't there before since I did the repair at work in good light and warmth.
I think it's my Marathon winters because I observed rub marks on the tube corresponding to each stud in the tire. Will contact Schwalbe concering the matter. I usually only get one flat per year so I hope reposting to this thread isn't required. knock on wood.
I think it's my Marathon winters because I observed rub marks on the tube corresponding to each stud in the tire. Will contact Schwalbe concering the matter. I usually only get one flat per year so I hope reposting to this thread isn't required. knock on wood.
02-18-10 | 04:47 PM
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From: Columbus, OH
Bikes: '08 Surly Cross-Check, 2011 Redline Conquest Pro, 2012 Spesh FSR Comp EVO, 2015 Trek Domane 6.2 disc
Only one? Psh... I've had 3 so far this year, and one was while inside, on my rollers! Yay! I'm winning! 
(The indoor flat was because I put on an old pair of tires to use on the rollers, and didn't notice a sliver of glass stuck in the tread)
(The indoor flat was because I put on an old pair of tires to use on the rollers, and didn't notice a sliver of glass stuck in the tread)
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02-18-10 | 05:12 PM
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From: Linton, IN
Bikes: 1977 Bridgestone Kabuki Super Speed; 1979 Raleigh Professional; 1983 Raleigh Rapide mixte; 1974 Peugeot UO-8; 1993 Univega Activa Trail; 1972 Raleigh Sports; 1967 Phillips; 1981 Schwinn World Tourist; 1976 Schwinn LeTour mixte; 1964 Western Flyer
You guys are nuts.
02-18-10 | 10:49 PM
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From: Central TX
My commute to work the other day consisted of a 7 mile ride and a 2 mile walk. 
Forgot to replace my spare tube from the flat I got 2 days prior. Also didn't have my patch kit with me. Good thing a friend at work had a spare I could use!
Forgot to replace my spare tube from the flat I got 2 days prior. Also didn't have my patch kit with me. Good thing a friend at work had a spare I could use!
