Flat: what would you do?
12-14-23, 12:17 PM
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Pump the tire to a known .pressure and let b it sit for a few days. Whether it holds or loses air will decide for you.
Of course, there's always the chance of a small glass shard still being embedded in the tread waiting to woodpecker a fresh puncture when you ride.
So it comes down to your temperament. Which do you hate more? Wasting time fixing what ain't broke, of fixing a flat on the road?
Still can't decide? Toss a quarter.
Of course, there's always the chance of a small glass shard still being embedded in the tread waiting to woodpecker a fresh puncture when you ride.
So it comes down to your temperament. Which do you hate more? Wasting time fixing what ain't broke, of fixing a flat on the road?
Still can't decide? Toss a quarter.
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An ounce of diagnosis is worth a pound of cure.
Just because I'm tired of arguing, doesn't mean you're right.
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12-14-23, 05:14 PM
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So, in that situation, what would you do?
A. Cross your fingers, hope it was a wire that fell or was pulled back out of the tire, and keep riding.
B. Pull the wheel, take the tire off and do a detailed search for the cause of that flat.
Actually, what I'm doing now is:
C. Ride a different bike.
But I know I'll want to pull the original bike out after a mechanical, a flat in the morning before commuting, or some other reason. So I'm left wondering what the Smart Thing would be.
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12-14-23, 07:32 PM
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I’d closely inspect the tyre and if nothing is found just continue using it.
