Worried about my tire getting punctured
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That doesn't have to be a big deal. On a tubed tires, a dollar bill will work just fine as a boot you get you home. Then glue on a patch of sturdy fabric. (Real sailcloth from a sailmaker is excellent. Ask for fabric for small dinghy sails.) Glue an oversized patch on with contractor's contact cement. Replace tire at the usual time (ie your definition of "dead").
I make it a point to always have at least 5 bills (of any domination) in my cycling wallet. It is impressive how big a casing rip can be ridden with enough bills and all I've used have survived, then spent. (One trick, seat the bill ends under the beads on both sides to resist pressure and bulging out the cut.)
I make it a point to always have at least 5 bills (of any domination) in my cycling wallet. It is impressive how big a casing rip can be ridden with enough bills and all I've used have survived, then spent. (One trick, seat the bill ends under the beads on both sides to resist pressure and bulging out the cut.)
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This was from today's ride. I could not fix on the road as I could not get the screw out. Once I made the call of shame and got home, I took the screw out, realized it went through my 5 month old wheel. Tire is shot, rim strip is shot, wheel is luckily warranted under the no questions asked 1 yr warranty, ... so I will only be out $100 unless I can boot the tire, but I might just feel better with a new tire, not sure yet. It just happens and you move on. It would have been far worse if I had to buy a new wheel, but I still would have bought a new wheel. I know the risk, and just move forward.
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Hey, I have a funny picture too! It's from the last summer, on my way home from work. I actually patched this tube on the spot, because the day before I had a flat too, used the spare tube and then forgot to replace it or patch the punctured one at home before going to work the next day. Because it can't possibly happen two days in a row, right?
The tire was shot, as were the mudguard holders (wire). But I got pictures to show (off)!
The tire was shot, as were the mudguard holders (wire). But I got pictures to show (off)!
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my best advise is to realize flats can happen for a variety of reasons, be prepared by having the necessary stuff on your bike to deal with a flat and the knowledge of how to fix a flat
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This was from today's ride. I could not fix on the road as I could not get the screw out. Once I made the call of shame and got home, I took the screw out, realized it went through my 5 month old wheel. Tire is shot, rim strip is shot, wheel is luckily warranted under the no questions asked 1 yr warranty, ... so I will only be out $100 unless I can boot the tire, but I might just feel better with a new tire, not sure yet. It just happens and you move on. It would have been far worse if I had to buy a new wheel, but I still would have bought a new wheel. I know the risk, and just move forward.
Get some Tyvek from old FedEx or USPS envelopes, or new home construction in your area. Cut a small square, 1-1.5" square. Glue it to the inside of the tire over the screw hole with your favorite tire-fixing glue, let it dry. Install it on your new wheel with new rim strip (although I've never done that part!) and patched tube, then ride off into the sunset. I'm riding a tire now that's had that on for 500-1,000 miles, and I'd forgotten about it until I had another flat yesterday.
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When riding on city streets, if possible, I try to stay away from curb where all the debris typically collects. This goes for bike lanes as well. Using Varia radar, I can ride more in the car lane where the vehicle tires tend to clean or sweep the debris. Without Varia, or a helmet mirror, this would be a PITA.
I also have been riding tubeless with good quality tires for three years and only been stopped once with a sidewall cut requiring a tube and tire boot. (Average annual mileage is 5,000) I did ride 3 miles home with a roofing nail in my rear tire which the sealant managed to take care of, only losing 5 psi. When home, I pulled the nail, plugged the tire and road it another 1,500 miles.
Also learn to sweep your tires (correctly!) with your hand - preferably gloved- if you have to ride through glass. But there is no substitute for riding away from the curb, proper tire inflation, being vigilant, having good puncture resistant tires (Like GP 5000s) and tire sweeping. All of the above have served me well.
I also have been riding tubeless with good quality tires for three years and only been stopped once with a sidewall cut requiring a tube and tire boot. (Average annual mileage is 5,000) I did ride 3 miles home with a roofing nail in my rear tire which the sealant managed to take care of, only losing 5 psi. When home, I pulled the nail, plugged the tire and road it another 1,500 miles.
Also learn to sweep your tires (correctly!) with your hand - preferably gloved- if you have to ride through glass. But there is no substitute for riding away from the curb, proper tire inflation, being vigilant, having good puncture resistant tires (Like GP 5000s) and tire sweeping. All of the above have served me well.
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Partly because I'm cheap, and partly because it's worked for me in the past:
Get some Tyvek from old FedEx or USPS envelopes, or new home construction in your area. Cut a small square, 1-1.5" square. Glue it to the inside of the tire over the screw hole with your favorite tire-fixing glue, let it dry. Install it on your new wheel with new rim strip (although I've never done that part!) and patched tube, then ride off into the sunset. I'm riding a tire now that's had that on for 500-1,000 miles, and I'd forgotten about it until I had another flat yesterday.
Get some Tyvek from old FedEx or USPS envelopes, or new home construction in your area. Cut a small square, 1-1.5" square. Glue it to the inside of the tire over the screw hole with your favorite tire-fixing glue, let it dry. Install it on your new wheel with new rim strip (although I've never done that part!) and patched tube, then ride off into the sunset. I'm riding a tire now that's had that on for 500-1,000 miles, and I'd forgotten about it until I had another flat yesterday.
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When riding on city streets, if possible, I try to stay away from curb where all the debris typically collects. This goes for bike lanes as well. Using Varia radar, I can ride more in the car lane where the vehicle tires tend to clean or sweep the debris. Without Varia, or a helmet mirror, this would be a PITA.
I also have been riding tubeless with good quality tires for three years and only been stopped once with a sidewall cut requiring a tube and tire boot. (Average annual mileage is 5,000) I did ride 3 miles home with a roofing nail in my rear tire which the sealant managed to take care of, only losing 5 psi. When home, I pulled the nail, plugged the tire and road it another 1,500 miles.
Also learn to sweep your tires (correctly!) with your hand - preferably gloved- if you have to ride through glass. But there is no substitute for riding away from the curb, proper tire inflation, being vigilant, having good puncture resistant tires (Like GP 5000s) and tire sweeping. All of the above have served me well.
I also have been riding tubeless with good quality tires for three years and only been stopped once with a sidewall cut requiring a tube and tire boot. (Average annual mileage is 5,000) I did ride 3 miles home with a roofing nail in my rear tire which the sealant managed to take care of, only losing 5 psi. When home, I pulled the nail, plugged the tire and road it another 1,500 miles.
Also learn to sweep your tires (correctly!) with your hand - preferably gloved- if you have to ride through glass. But there is no substitute for riding away from the curb, proper tire inflation, being vigilant, having good puncture resistant tires (Like GP 5000s) and tire sweeping. All of the above have served me well.
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