Originally Posted by
europa
This was no snakebite as the holes were over 6" apart. The 'cut' theory fits though. The other option is a bit of grit in there, installed with the tube. Or just bad luck.
I've heard of people using talc in their tyres to allow the tube to settle itself inside the tyre properly - anyone else do or heard of that?
Richard
I always use talc when installing a tube at home- bit awkward carrying talc on the trail- but the spare tube is in a plastic bag with some talc in it. Reason for using talc is to stop the "Dry" Tube sticking to the tyre and making it difficult to pull out of the tyre to repair.
And if you have ever installed a tyre without talc and tried to take it out after a year or so- you will understand why I use it.