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[rouxtjie]

So a piece of wire (2mm thick) went through the top of my tyre and through the side wall.

 

Any ideas of how I can fix this so it will be reliable?

Or do I need to buy another tyre?

 

Conti X-Kng Protections running tubeless..

I am going to assume the worst...it's a cut on the sidewall. Depending on the length of cut you can fix it with a mushroom plug...get from 4x4 shops. Normal snotplugs are will pull out if it's on the sidewall. If the cut is too long, chuck the tyre...it's fubar

[covie]

I am going to assume the worst...it's a cut on the sidewall. Depending on the length of cut you can fix it with a mushroom plug...get from 4x4 shops. Normal snotplugs are will pull out if it's on the sidewall. If the cut is too long, chuck the tyre...it's fubar

 

yup without a pick it will be tough to judge.

[Caerus]

I am going to assume the worst...it's a cut on the sidewall. Depending on the length of cut you can fix it with a mushroom plug...get from 4x4 shops. Normal snotplugs are will pull out if it's on the sidewall. If the cut is too long, chuck the tyre...it's fubar

What about taking it to a tyre shop(for cars) to get it repaired? They patch it from the inside.

[LukeV-2]

I'll try upload a pic asap and then you guys can check..

 

Caerus, Will this be reliable?? I dont want to have to be stressing about it everytime I ride..

[Lexx]

I noticed today that i got some play on my back wheel. First i thought it could my Brake-pads or something, but on closer inspection i could actually move the wheel side to side slightly.

Should i be worried? I am currently riding a 29er Scott. My Nearest LBS is about 125km away.

[Karooryder]

I've got a noob question (or perhaps an I'm-too-lazy-to-search-the-forums question)...do you get special washing detergent for bibs / cycling shirts? I know the washing instructions for any kind of lycra is very specific and I'm always worried that my usual powder might damage my cycling clothes.

[Mojoman]

I noticed today that i got some play on my back wheel. First i thought it could my Brake-pads or something, but on closer inspection i could actually move the wheel side to side slightly.

Should i be worried? I am currently riding a 29er Scott. My Nearest LBS is about 125km away.

Sounds like wheel bearings.

[Mojoman]

I've got a noob question (or perhaps an I'm-too-lazy-to-search-the-forums question)...do you get special washing detergent for bibs / cycling shirts? I know the washing instructions for any kind of lycra is very specific and I'm always worried that my usual powder might damage my cycling clothes.

Don't know about a specila washing powder but I have read that you should not use fabric softener as it affects the clothes wicking properties.

[Bianchi]

Don't know about a specila washing powder but I have read that you should not use fabric softener as it affects the clothes wicking properties.

 

I have a bit that I've been wearing for four years now. Shirts included. I just throw it in the washing machine on a normal cycle with washing powder and fabric conditioner and it's still as awesome as the day I got it.

[HandH]

I noticed today that i got some play on my back wheel. First i thought it could my Brake-pads or something, but on closer inspection i could actually move the wheel side to side slightly.

Should i be worried? I am currently riding a 29er Scott. My Nearest LBS is about 125km away.

 

Mine did the same, heavy flexing....those wheels are k@k soft, folded my front one like a koeksister

by just turning 2 sharp. New wheels, problem gone...