so i got my first flat...
09-29-08, 10:19 PM
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Um ... just get a new tube?
Did you shred the tire?
Did you shred the tire?
09-29-08, 10:19 PM
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Your tire is no longer rideable after you replaced the tube?
09-29-08, 11:47 PM
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How did you get home?
09-30-08, 12:38 AM
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Continental 4 Seasons. Grips on the corners, and has the same casing as the Ultra Gatorskin.
09-30-08, 01:11 AM
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A flat is almost never a reason to buy a new tire, unless the tire has been sliced.
Patch the tube. Once the tube has two or three patches on it, replace it. Tubes are cheap.
I prefer the glueless stick-on patches, because I only expect to use them for a few weeks before my tube has enough patches on it to justify just putting on a new one.
I carry with me a kit with six patches in it, and one spare tube. I keep a couple extra spares at home too. Once I use one of my backup tubes, I swing by the shop on my way home from work and buy another spare. ...I guess I ought to buy a case of them online. haha
Patch the tube. Once the tube has two or three patches on it, replace it. Tubes are cheap.
I prefer the glueless stick-on patches, because I only expect to use them for a few weeks before my tube has enough patches on it to justify just putting on a new one.
I carry with me a kit with six patches in it, and one spare tube. I keep a couple extra spares at home too. Once I use one of my backup tubes, I swing by the shop on my way home from work and buy another spare. ...I guess I ought to buy a case of them online. haha
09-30-08, 03:14 AM
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09-30-08, 06:20 AM
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09-30-08, 08:46 PM
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The one that talks about having a thick skin, and not asking stupid questions, and things of that nature.
Oh, and HTFU.
Just patch the freaking tube dude. This sport is expensive enough without buying a new tire every time you get a flat.
09-30-08, 08:50 PM
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Ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer (or multiple stupid answers). You wouldn't have happened to read the new sticky at the top before posting would you?
The one that talks about having a thick skin, and not asking stupid questions, and things of that nature.
Oh, and HTFU.
Just patch the freaking tube dude. This sport is expensive enough without buying a new tire every time you get a flat.
The one that talks about having a thick skin, and not asking stupid questions, and things of that nature.
Oh, and HTFU.
Just patch the freaking tube dude. This sport is expensive enough without buying a new tire every time you get a flat.
ridndirty, also make sure to check the inside of the tire for glass/wire stuck! if not it will kill the next tube you put in. i've learned this one the hard way.
09-30-08, 08:52 PM
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Using a new tire to fix a flat is okay, although expensive, but it also implies that you're going to tote extra tires along whenever you ride, which most of us don't do.
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09-30-08, 08:56 PM
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I can't even remember my first flat. That's how old and jaded I am.
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09-30-08, 09:02 PM
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i like conti gatorskins, 25mm
grand bois makes nice fatter tires, if you're into those
besides that, just avoid anything that says "armadillo" - those things rode horribly.
grand bois makes nice fatter tires, if you're into those
besides that, just avoid anything that says "armadillo" - those things rode horribly.
09-30-08, 09:08 PM
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well now don't i feel so loved. the tire was sliced and beyond repair. no i won't buy a crevelo i am perfectly happy with my bike thank you. some of you people need to grow up. yes my mommy did pick me up and then she made me tomatoe soup and grilled cheese ( with out the crust ). now about your mom.... oh wait my grilfriend haha!!!
09-30-08, 09:13 PM
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I hear good things about Conti GP4000s, I replaced my Specialized tires with Michelin PR3's but the rear is definitely squaring off after ~1300miles, one flat so far - but the performance has been a real improvement. At the risk of stating the obvious, if you're going for a better quality tire, you'll probably want to replace your front to get the full benefit.