Beware Bikemarket.co.za: Selling Bikes with Plugs as Permanent

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Anyone else notice the excess old sludge build up on the tyres and rim? 

BM could have at least cleaned that off before putting them back onto the rims. Sies man

Righty-o then, look, a defroster 🔭

 

[Shebeen]

1 hour ago, steve-h said:

The valve leak looks to have started after the plug issue - after pressure dropped.

I'm not sure how much you know about fixing bikes, so apologies if this sounds simplistic.

 

Tubeless tires are awesome, but they are not hassle free.

I'm assuming the bike was shipped with tyres seated and hopefully filled with some sealant. They either arrived with pressure or you pumped it up and rode without issues at first. You didn't say how many hours/km you went before the tyre started leaking, but it does sound long enough for the seller not to be liable anymore.

It's unlikely that the plug is the problem, but I think you got the opinion on that one already. If you inflated it, and saw air bubbles from the plug using soapy water or by putting in bath/pool, then check if sealant needs topping up and then let it seal.

Slow leaking tyres are a pain in the butt, it looks like the issue is the valve. My guess is either the valve is not tight or the rim strip has come loose somewhere. 

If none of this makes sense to you then either get on YouTube or find a friendly bike shop. Or you can eat some humble pie and ask for help here.

[Robbie Stewart]

You don't know a chap who goes by the name Van Zweelin and who's into veganism and beating the World Everesting record on some obscure hill in Pretoria, do you?

[Hairy]

1 hour ago, steve-h said:

The purpose was to make people aware (beware) of 2 practices:

1. Plugs in tyres seen as permanent by Bikemarket
2. The not sharing (hiding) information that a tyre has a plug when buying online with Bikemarket

Those are the facts. It is important that the public know about these facts so they can make more informed decisions.

The opinions are: thinking that a plug is permanent or not and whether a refurbished bike should be sold with plugs in. Whether lack of use or flat tyre issues are my fault. Berating and slandering me for saying it is "well known in the community". How to fix the tyre.

Thanks to everyone who has replied - bikehub is quite hectik.

I am on my own now and will sort out this tyre.

I think your only real solution here is to only buy new bikes, with new tyres, and newly fitted tubeless tape, valves and sealant.

 

[Mongoose!]

Tyres is and will never be a deal breaker for me when buying a new or used bike ...🙂

[gerriemtb]

12 hours ago, gemmerbal said:

Dont forget “my chaaina”… 🤣

Or my friend

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

10 hours ago, Shebeen said:

I'm not sure how much you know about fixing bikes, so apologies if this sounds simplistic.

 

Tubeless tires are awesome, but they are not hassle free.

I'm assuming the bike was shipped with tyres seated and hopefully filled with some sealant. They either arrived with pressure or you pumped it up and rode without issues at first. You didn't say how many hours/km you went before the tyre started leaking, but it does sound long enough for the seller not to be liable anymore.

It's unlikely that the plug is the problem, but I think you got the opinion on that one already. If you inflated it, and saw air bubbles from the plug using soapy water or by putting in bath/pool, then check if sealant needs topping up and then let it seal.

Slow leaking tyres are a pain in the butt, it looks like the issue is the valve. My guess is either the valve is not tight or the rim strip has come loose somewhere. 

If none of this makes sense to you then either get on YouTube or find a friendly bike shop. Or you can eat some humble pie and ask for help here.

Wait till he realizes some tyres leak air through the sidewall!!!! Will start taking on the tyre manufacturers.......

[Barry]

@steve-h i will make it short and sweet.

If you are in the Centurion area bring your bike to me i will re do your tubeless sort you with new valves/ tape and Stan's (Free).

lets get you back on the bike and enjoying your new ride.

let me know where you are and maybe @RobertWhiteheadwould be willing if you are out his side and send me the bill. 

 

 

[Bomberman]

15 hours ago, PygaSchmyga said:

yoh, this has escalated to "boet".  Next stop is "pellie" and then all bets are off

[Hairy]

12 hours ago, steve-h said:

The purpose was to make people aware (beware) of 2 practices:

1. Plugs in tyres seen as permanent by Bikemarket
2. The not sharing (hiding) information that a tyre has a plug when buying online with Bikemarket

Those are the facts. It is important that the public know about these facts so they can make more informed decisions.

The opinions are: thinking that a plug is permanent or not and whether a refurbished bike should be sold with plugs in. Whether lack of use or flat tyre issues are my fault. Berating and slandering me for saying it is "well known in the community". How to fix the tyre.

Thanks to everyone who has replied - bikehub is quite hectik.

I am on my own now and will sort out this tyre.

It be that what you are stating is false, and it is not "well known in the community" 

[RobertWhitehead]

1 hour ago, Barry said:

@steve-h i will make it short and sweet.

If you are in the Centurion area bring your bike to me i will re do your tubeless sort you with new valves/ tape and Stan's (Free).

lets get you back on the bike and enjoying your new ride.

let me know where you are and maybe @RobertWhiteheadwould be willing if you are out his side and send me the bill. 

 

 

Hang on @Barry , I would not want to get a bad rating for fixing the tire only to find it to be a well known fact in the cycling community that cycling without the use of indicators on the trails is detrimental to the wellbeing of Rhinos . 

Then to the OP: I am sure it has been stated somewhere by someone on this thread as well, but, there is a curve referred to as: Dunning-Kruger Effect Curve, I have attached it to save you the time to go and Google it. 

Your facts are incorrect and you currently reside at the Peak when it comes to being your own mechanic. A lot of folks on this thread currently sits on the Plateu and are trying to guide you through the process for you to also get to the plateu. This is nothing personal and we all start off at the peak on every single topic during our lives. The key in my opinion is to realise where one sits on the curve and to adapt accordingly. I hope this helps and yes, I will gladly help you to replace your tire with one which does not have a plug in it. 

 

Edited September 27, 2022 by RobertWhitehead

[Eddy Gordo]

12 hours ago, 117 said:

Anyone else notice the excess old sludge build up on the tyres and rim? 

BM could have at least cleaned that off before putting them back onto the rims. Sies man

Righty-o then, look, a defroster 🔭

 

Yes I have seen that, but didnt want to comment. That to me indicates it could be that the rim tape has pulled away from the edge, possibly due to a flat or underinflated tyre.

[Barry]

5 minutes ago, Eddy Gordo said:

Yes I have seen that, but didnt want to comment. That to me indicates it could be that the rim tape has pulled away from the edge, possibly due to a flat or underinflated tyre.

Probably underinflated and burping on some rough terrain. 

[Eddy Gordo]

59 minutes ago, Hairy said:

It be that what you are stating is false, and it is not "well known in the community" 

I wonder how long the op has been cycling or even his ability to work on bicycles. As it seems the op did a google search and thats the answer received. 

Op please realise that on this forum there is hundreds of years of experience from weekend warrior, diy mechanics to professionals. All the advice you have received so far is legit!!

[herrowpreeze]

2 hours ago, gerriemtb said:

Or my friend

Yup, usually goes something like "Listen my friend, Im about to moer the ****out of you!"

[Barry]

We also offer other services like Hub Police and Hub court. Our executions are done by our pitchfork gang and all appealing is sent to Matt our ruler.