Ok, So couple of lessons... that I have learnt Ok, so the valve is leaking... only reason it comes out the little hole, it is the path of least resistance, when sealing the little hole, the air comes out the valve... So, have put some sealant in the tyre... Let see if Stans can sort out the leaking valve... However, its still a work in progress... hopefully I am right, and its a valve issue and not a rim issue...
My first thought too, but there is no tape, it is a sealed... the only hole is where the valve goes in... Which is why I am stumped... that means the air is escaping where the valve is, and then filling the cavity, and out where the the hole is...
Evening folk, have an odd issue that I trying to resolve. Fitted a new tyre on my Easton EC70 back wheel rim, and air is leaking out the little hole on the side of the rim (See Picture) I also noticed a white watery liquid coming out (I assume it was water and sealant mixture) comeing this area and where the valve is.... Any suggestions? I replaced the tyre because it was continuously going flat (Slowly), but I assumed is was due to a sidewall puncture that had sort of sealed... and I assumed that this was the cause, hence replacing the tyre.
I referring more to the support from the organizers, not the fact that you cant or shouldn't ride it. I was on a MTB... and it is somewhat slower that road bikes…
Not a race for laggards or newbies... R511 was hairy to say the least with the cars and bikes... and no shoulder to ride on. I do get that full road closure is difficult... but at least have some indication that there is a cycle race on... the only indication was at the 45km mark... a lady with a board... i certianly felt alone out there with the laggards. Every now and then a marshall would pass... in all honesty, the reason for doing this race was because of road closure... Not to mention that when i did finish.. organisers were busy packing up... had to look for the guy that was handing out medals...and I know there were a few guys still out on the road...
Also got ripped by CRC. My Total parcel cost R1599-00, total customs and Skynet charges R1688-00. The first invoice from Skynet was R899-99, I thought it was a little high, but OK... until I got the 2nd invoice today, another R769-00... Initially confused and thought they made a mistake, only to figure out the idiots at CRC sent 2 shipments... What really erks me is that the items that I received today, i added to the order to save on shipping costs... a few little extras... the real item is still at customs. I going to tell Skynet that I not willing to pay their charges and that the must return it to CRC... CRC response, copy and paste of some bull****, didn't bat an eyelid when I said that I not paying the charges and asking to have items returned..... So F*&k them... Keep u posted...
Also relatively new to the cycling scene...Got me a hand-me-down (mtb) from my boet... Who is quite into it... So planning my first 94.7 on a pedaling bicycle.. (Have done the event 9 times with a motorized bicycle(Motorbike)), I must admit that it is a lot easier twisting your wrist to get up hills opposed to pedaling...
