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justtrying

10-01-19 04:02 PM

Flat tire

While getting a flat isn’t unusual this one seemed odd. I was talking to my neighbor after my ride, while sitting on my bike we hear a pop and air leaving the front tire. When I get home I pull the tire off there is no holes visible . I pump up the tube and some air is leaking out of the valve only. After putting in the new tube out of curiosity I pump air into the original tube and it’s holding air 3 hrs later. What could have caused a sudden loss of air.

rumrunn6

10-02-19 01:33 PM

Jedi mind trick? is this your neighbor?

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bpcyclist

10-02-19 06:22 PM

Gremlins.

Speedway2

10-02-19 06:36 PM

If your tube has a Shrader valve....chances are the valve spring failed while the front wheel was under load.

Bigbus

10-02-19 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedway2 (Post 21147862)

If your tube has a Shrader valve....chances are the valve spring failed while the front wheel was under load.

Why don't you just ask him if he's over weight? :roflmao2: My money is on the Jedi :thumb:

justtrying

10-02-19 06:55 PM

Lol, I will go with the Jedi,while I could stand to lose a few lbs I been riding at this weight for the last few years.

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