RedDevil Posted October 18, 2009 Share I rode today from Cape Town to Langebaan (yes, the wind WAS my friend today ) But then after the ride, I put the bike in the car, had a beer (or 3) at pearly's and then when I got to the car, noticed that my front bike tyre was completely down. On inspection at home, it was clear that the tyre had ripped, but there was the most huge hole in the tube...is it possible I rode with this??? Absolutely bizarre IMHO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted October 18, 2009 Share On a front wheel i dought it.most likely blew in the car park if it was hot, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDevil Posted October 18, 2009 Share yeah, it was hot & windy as hell but full sun so guess in the car the heat was pretty intense. Guess that's a definite possibilty windblown. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overlord Posted October 18, 2009 Share I had the some problem once. Left the bike in the car on a very hot day and when I got back I had a hole the size of a R5 coin in the tire and tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genesis Posted October 18, 2009 Share I can throw a spanner in the works for you guys.The other morning, at about 02h30, my wife and I were woken up by a loud whistling sound followed by a Burp, Fart and a Gurggle! On closer inspection the tyre had burst on my bike. Rode it about 12 hours before and I cant believe heat had anything to do with it at that time of the morning. Oh, yeah and before going to sleep I did check that I hadnt messed in the bed, or my PJ pants, as I got a "moerse" fright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shimano 105 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Was that also in Langebaan Onetime?U should try runflats, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDevil Posted October 18, 2009 Share moral therefore let your tubes down before you put the bike in the car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overlord Posted October 18, 2009 Share I can throw a spanner in the works for you guys.The other morning' date=' at about 02h30, my wife and I were woken up by a loud whistling sound followed by a Burp, Fart and a Gurggle! On closer inspection the tyre had burst on my bike. Rode it about 12 hours before and I cant believe heat had anything to do with it at that time of the morning. Oh, yeah and before going to sleep I did check that I hadnt messed in the bed, or my PJ pants, as I got a "moerse" fright.[/quote'] That part just caused me to hurt my ass as I fell from the couch laughing. Thanks for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shimano 105 Posted October 18, 2009 Share I can throw a spanner in the works for you guys.The other morning' date=' at about 02h30, my wife and I were woken up by a loud whistling sound followed by a Burp, Fart and a Gurggle! On closer inspection the tyre had burst on my bike. Rode it about 12 hours before and I cant believe heat had anything to do with it at that time of the morning. Oh, yeah and before going to sleep I did check that I hadnt messed in the bed, or my PJ pants, as I got a "moerse" fright.[/quote']Were u on holiday in Langebaan in Western Cape or was it at home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genesis Posted October 18, 2009 Share I can throw a spanner in the works for you guys. The other morning' date=' at about 02h30, my wife and I were woken up by a loud whistling sound followed by a Burp, Fart and a Gurggle! On closer inspection the tyre had burst on my bike. Rode it about 12 hours before and I cant believe heat had anything to do with it at that time of the morning. Oh, yeah and before going to sleep I did check that I hadnt messed in the bed, or my PJ pants, as I got a "moerse" fright.[/quote']Were u on holiday in Langebaan in Western Cape or was it at home Ja! It wasnt so funny at the time!!Hey SHIMANO - I was at home in PE!! - so Langebaan isnt the common denominator either!! Onetime- I reckon if you were still in the car when your tyre burst, Im quite sure you would have "soiled" the seat - LOL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overlord Posted October 18, 2009 Share I can throw a spanner in the works for you guys. The other morning' date=' at about 02h30, my wife and I were woken up by a loud whistling sound followed by a Burp, Fart and a Gurggle! On closer inspection the tyre had burst on my bike. Rode it about 12 hours before and I cant believe heat had anything to do with it at that time of the morning. Oh, yeah and before going to sleep I did check that I hadnt messed in the bed, or my PJ pants, as I got a "moerse" fright.[/quote']Were u on holiday in Langebaan in Western Cape or was it at home Ja! It wasnt so funny at the time!!Hey SHIMANO - I was at home in PE!! - so Langebaan isnt the common denominator either!! Onetime- I reckon if you were still in the car when your tyre burst, Im quite sure you would have "soiled" the seat - LOL!! I think you are 100% correct.Imagine that thing going while you are close to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravity Posted October 19, 2009 Share I would be scared to cycle for that long on the west coast road, i pose this question without being a knob , dont you think it is a little dangerous???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDevil Posted October 19, 2009 Share Hey Gravity - it's not such a bad road really because you can cycle in the "yellow line" lane & stay pretty much out of harm's way. The nightmare at present however are the long stretches with road works & that makes it a bit more dangerous than normal. I also turn off the R27 & ride through the West Coast National Park when I get there just after Yzerfontain & that part is really pleasant even tho I did have a relatively close encounter with an enormous Cape Cobra yesterday Makes the ride quite interesting! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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