Years ago, I had bicycles and rode regularly. My bicycle was stolen and I got busy with my career. Now I bought a new bicycle and it just seems that I'm having to air up the tires every time that I ride. It's a brand new bike! Brand new tires! It's apparently a slow leak, if that's the problem... but both tires?!? What are the odds? I started thinking there must be something wrong with the valve caps or how I'm airing it up.... Anybody got any ideas? Sorry, I know it sounds stupid but I'm just getting back into riding.
2007-01-12 10:05:09 · 9 answers · asked by Plumeria Passion 4 in Sports ➔ Cycling
I am assuming that your new bicycle is not a high-end mountain bike with tubeless tires. I would suggest you find the tire size that is printed on the sidewall (most mountiain bikes are 26" x 2") and visit a local bike shop or outdoor equipment cooperative (REI or MEC) and pick up three new, good quality tubes ($2-$4 each) - 2 to replace the tire tubes that came with your bike and a spare for your tool bag or backpack (where ever you store your repair kit). Make sure you have at least two plastic tire irons to help remove and put the tire back on the rim without damaging the new tubes. If you are riding a road bike, you should have a good floor pump and check your tire pressure every time you ride. Road tubes (700 x 23) will loose air faster than mountain bike tubes due to the higher pressure ratings. Road need 80 to 110 lbs, mountain are good at 30 to 40 range.
If you have never changed a tire tube, this site may be of assistance...
http://www.ehow.com/how_224_change-flat-tire.html
2007-01-12 10:23:43 · answer #1 · answered by OlMacDude 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
If your tire is actually going flat daily, you have a leak and need to just get new tubes on each wheel. If they are just getting slightly soft every couple of days, this is not out of the norm.
Tires do lose a certain amount of air, this is normal. I have to pump up the tires on my commuter bike, which I ride every day every couple of weeks, and my mountain bike pretty much every weekend before I ride. If you live somewhere that the temperature changes a lot, that could be part of it. I find I have to add more air in the winter because it is cold outside. Same with my car.
Make sure you have a spare tube, levers and mini pump on hand when you ride in case you need to change your tube on a ride. But at home, make sure you are pumping your tires up to the correct pressure. You probably want to have a good floor pump with an accurate pressure guage. If you are not pumping your tires up enough in the first place, the small amounts of air they normally lose will be more noticable.
2007-01-12 15:23:36 · answer #2 · answered by triscuit121 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-02 04:29:33 · answer #3 · answered by santella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, take it back to where you bought it and explain the problem. Have the tires tested for leaks. Even brand new tires can be defective.
2007-01-12 10:14:29 · answer #4 · answered by Richard B 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
(1) Take it back to the store and explain your problem.
(2) Take it to a tire repair place and let them have a look at it. If it truly is a slow leak or defective tires, you have proof that the tires are defective and should be able to get a new bike and/or tires.
2007-01-12 10:13:58 · answer #5 · answered by Mike's Girl 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Does this bike have Presta valves? If so you need to tighten the valve by hand in order to seal it.
2007-01-12 10:24:17 · answer #6 · answered by mrknositall 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
could be three things tires could be bad but new i doubt it, two could be the tires are not sealing against the rims? and three try tighting up the valve stems. hope you find it good luck
2007-01-12 10:13:10 · answer #7 · answered by x1sun 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it's the tubes if anything...take it to a shop and have mechanic check them and give you a quick demonstration on proper inflation care and technique
2007-01-12 10:18:33 · answer #8 · answered by (_)iiiiD 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I bought a new bike last year and I asked the store what is the best thing for the tires so I do not have problems all the time. I know these sounds weird but he told me to put green slime in the tires. This protects them from getting punctured and going flat. Well so far so good.
I would take it back where you bought it and see if they can put some green slime into the tires. Hope this works for you too.
2007-01-12 11:07:33 · answer #9 · answered by bebopgal 3 · 1⤊ 12⤋