Belgarath Posted November 4, 2015 Share Hi guys I did a quick search, but couldn't find anything specific to my problem. I'm a roadie noob. I'm borrowing a road bike for 94.7. I've had four punctures in the last four rides. It's rather irritating. Can any roadie supply some tips/tricks of the trade so that I can actually finish rides? Normally, we mtb'ers have big, chunky, tubeless tyres filled with sealant, so punctures don't actually happen. I do have a puncture repair kit, as well as a spare tube riding along, but trying to wrench these wire-beaded Vredesteins off the rim, trying to find the blasted hole, patching it, and only then re-engage the wrestling match to get the tyre back on, while cars are whizzing past, is not exactly fun. My riding buddy (also actually a mtb'er) tried sealant in his. The sealant came out so fast with the high tyre pressure, that he got coated from shoes to helmet. There is also not enough air in the tube so that the sealant can do its job. This afternoon I'm training on my mtb again... nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted November 4, 2015 Share Pump the tyres hard, yes I know its uncomfortable but it helps. (7 bar or more) BDF and Oufy MTB (Roadie) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belgarath Posted November 4, 2015 Share I'm already at 8bar? Oufy MTB (Roadie) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted November 4, 2015 Share Get new tyresBe vigilant on the route for sharp objects At coffee stop, check tyres for any stuck objects After ride, check tyres again Use super glue to fill any small cuts or abrasions in rubberRun pressure less than maybe 7.5 bars (I weigh 69-70 and run at 6.5 bars) as this minimizes pinch punctures. Pah Bear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusufm_11 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Take the bike into a bike shop and get them to check the tyre liner on the wheel, sometimes this kinda wears out and gets sucked into the holes and can cause a puncture. Check the inside of the tyre to make sure that there's no glass or anything along those lines which keeps puncturing the tube. Make sure you don't pinch the tube by mistake when putting it back on. I had that issue previously where almost every ride I was getting a puncture so I took my wheel in and they changed my tyre lining and not a single puncture since then. Hackster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JA-Q001 Posted November 4, 2015 Share what type of punctures are you getting? Are you sure that whats causing the punctures are removed from the tyre before putting in a new tube? JustPaul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abercrombie Posted November 4, 2015 Share I run my tyres at 10 bar, yes it's uncomfortable but very few punctures. What I've saved on spare tubes makes up for a new set of testicles. arendoog, Cadre, nonky and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat2forLife Posted November 4, 2015 Share Worn tires are the biggest cause of punctures, so maybe get new ones if you're are shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJP2013 Posted November 4, 2015 Share What kind of punctures are you getting? Cuts, thorns, or pinch flats? There could be something stuck in the tire. I had a metal filament once, so fine not easy to detect, got 5 punctures before I found it. I run at 6 bar front and 7 rear with no issues and a nice comfortable ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falco Posted November 4, 2015 Share A simple process of elimination (and a bit of cash) will sort it out. Remove the tyres and tubesCheck the rim tape. If it is old, brittle, or damaged in any way, replace it.Check the tube. If it has lots of patches, replace it. Check the valve too.Check the inside of the tyre. Anything sharp stuck in there? Remove itCheck the outside of the tyre. If worn, replace it. If small cuts, clean and superglue them.Reassemble. Pump to correct pressure, normally around 8 bar is a good starting point.Problem solved. Spinnekop 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintonb Posted November 4, 2015 Share Just a question, are you running tire liners by any chance? The kind that goes between the tube and the inside of the tire. If so, throw them away, the overlap causes pinch flats on the tube.Do yourself a favour and put 700 x 23/25c Conti Gatorskins on, you will almost never have to deal with a flat wheel again. arendoog and Baracuda 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted November 4, 2015 Share Watch out for those repeat punctures, as been mentioned, when one does not clean / clear the tyre area properly before replacing a tube. Edited November 4, 2015 by ' Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belgarath Posted November 4, 2015 Share What kind of punctures are you getting? Cuts, thorns, or pinch flats? There could be something stuck in the tire. I had a metal filament once, so fine not easy to detect, got 5 punctures before I found it. I run at 6 bar front and 7 rear with no issues and a nice comfortable ride.All causes were found and dealt with (sworn at and thrown into the bush). Noob roadie, not noob cyclist :-) 1 cut, 1 metal filament, 2 thorns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jensie Posted November 4, 2015 Share Repair tubes once maybe twice max, throw them away then. Their must be something inside the tyre that is causing it. Check for glass pieces that is in between the rubber also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jensie Posted November 4, 2015 Share All causes were found and dealt with (sworn at and thrown into the bush). Noob roadie, not noob cyclist :-) 1 cut, 1 metal filament, 2 thorns.This must be your bad luck then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belgarath Posted November 4, 2015 Share Worn tires are the biggest cause of punctures, so maybe get new ones if you're are shot.These are rather ancient. Will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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