My bike has the same problem (front tyre) every month, it was a cheap bike, but the price seems to get higher every time I have to take the tyre for repair. It is a mountain bike, I use it to get to work every day, and sometimes use it at weekends. Which tyres would you recommend, any special brands that would be better than my current 'disposable' tyres?
2006-10-06 06:29:34 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
Thanks guys for the answers so far. I'll take the tyre back to the bike shop tomorrow. I'm afraid I am quite useless when it comes to fixing the bike, even though every time the tyre goes for repairs I've always managed to attach the wheel back into the bike. I have even bought a screwdriver set.
2006-10-06 07:10:16 · update #1
I live in London- that is why it is a 'tyre' :)
2006-10-06 21:50:55 · update #2
Hiya, you says that your tyre blows out every month ? this is not a good sign i tell you, you better check the way you ride your bike, maybe to a certain route that you use and when it punctures (take note of the route that you have used). Sorry if i am going to make this sound like a dummies for bikers guide but its to better explain.
A wheelset consist of Rims and inner TUBE, so when usually a flat that always occurs comes could be coming from
1) your inner tube could be of cheap quality
2) your inner tube could have sharp particle in it
3) you didnt buy new tyre but you patched it so it's not so reliable
4) your Rim's could be the cause of it, (maybe a splinter from the inner walls)
i am going to give you solutions to all that answers
1) inner tube can be of good quality or bad doesnt matter really ! trust me, they are all still tubes which can be used, what you can do is buy this sealant that seals puncture and it comes in liquid form, (it might make your wheels abit heavier but it will do the trick) get it from your Local bike shop (LBS)
2) if your inner tube has sharp particles in it and causing those flat please do ask your LBS to recheck it again.
3) Do not patch your tube, as it wont last in the long run.
4) Get your LBS to check out the walls of your rims also if its wear and tear and could be the cause of your flat.
Expensive Tyre dont justify the way you use the bike unless you are going offroad and for competition, getting good tyres like Maxxis, Nokio, Panaracer which cost a couple of quids isnt going to help you in that flat. cause good tyres are just so expensive because of the thread they use and the weight of the tyres.
Just check out those tips i have given you. hope this help ya. Cheers
2006-10-12 07:46:57 · answer #1 · answered by Isaac 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you may be getting flats continuously because your tires are under inflated, in which case they'll get oninch flats quite often (when the tube gets pinched between the rim and w/e your rolling over) most MTB tires run around 45-55psi. pump them at the gas station, they should feel really hard.
as for good tires, try getting a larger ture and tube, i have a WTB motoRaptor 2.4 ($40) on my rear with a heavy-duty thorn resistant tube ($10) and i never have problems. ive ridden rite over piles of glass before and no punctures. get a tube that is designed for a tire larger than what you have. im guessing your tire is either 1.95" or 2.1", so get a tube made for much larger tires like a 2.7". the tube will not have to stretch as far to fill the inside of the tire and hence will be more resistant to punctures.
good tire brands are : Kenda, WTB, Bontrager, Maxxis. maxxis may be the best chioce if you experience that many problems. Maxxis makes car tires also so they are capable of incorperating that same technology into bike tires. the down side....they cost a litte more. exect to pay up to $60 per tire.
2006-10-06 19:50:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well it is tire not tyre. But check out intense tire systems. They sell top of the line tires at an offordable price. They are always my first goto. Of course i get a 40% sponsorship discount but you can get a tire for reasonable price. Or if you want a crappy one goto walmart and get a tire for about $11.00
And just so you know just cause the tire is flat dosn't mean you need to replace the tire. There is an intertube on your bike that holds the air. You could also try green slime repair gell. I recomend not using fix a flat. It will corode your inner tube.
2006-10-06 15:05:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might not be the tire or tube, maybe you're running low pressure. Ask the bike shop for what pressure they recomend for your weight.
Do you ride off road? or only pavement? If you're only riding on paved roads, maybe getting a semi-slick or slick tire might help you, and actually roll and grab better than a knobby tire. Check WTB Slickasaurus, or other similar tires.
Get a floor pump with a dial, so you can check weekly for the tire pressure. Tires do leak some air over time, so checking for it is a good idea.
2006-10-06 15:27:55 · answer #4 · answered by Roberto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Snoogans is right. Get a new tire and tube. Ask the bike shop what is causing the problem. If it's punctures, ask them if it would help to cut the old tube apart and line the new tire with it, to help protect the new tube. That's an old trick used by a motorcycle racer I used to know.
2006-10-06 13:35:49 · answer #5 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
buy tyre reinforced with kevlar
buy tube with "slime" inside (seals punctures)
buy tyre liner (goes in between tube and tyre)
on road repair:
buy tyre irons (plastic 2-3 levers)
buy spare tube (stuff it in seat pack)
carry pump
you can buy your own tube repair kit, but if you need to ride right away then a spare tube is better. I always carry a spare with levers in my seat pack.
btw don't pump from a compressor, more tubes explode that way than a regular manual pump
2006-10-07 01:15:02 · answer #6 · answered by buddhaboy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well first find the source to the puntcure (spokes, riding over very rough terrain etc) and try to eliminate it if not buy new tube and tyres make sure their good for your type of riding. always keep them properly inflated! and also if its just a puncture you can always buy a puncture repair kit, with just a little diy you will do approx 7 puntcures for the same price if you take it to the bicycle shop to do only one!
2006-10-06 17:54:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a heavy duty, super duper inner tube installed at the bike shop. If that doesn't work, ride on the rims!
2006-10-06 13:34:15 · answer #8 · answered by Mork the Stork 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I used to have problems with flat tires as well. Once I switched to a thicker tire 28's vs. 25's and added deeper well rims (Bontragers), the problem went away. The tire pressure maintained itself longer as well.
2006-10-08 10:17:02 · answer #9 · answered by Chuck 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is your tire going flat? Is it one of the tubeless types. If so, your rim or valve may be leaking. If a tubed tire, the valve core may be loose or you may have a pinhole in the tube.
Have you checked it or do you just take it to the shop.???
2006-10-06 13:44:43 · answer #10 · answered by credo quia est absurdum 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋