Show threadsaarmullerSep 27
@markmccaughrean The most remarkable #punctures we ever had were also in Spain. We cycled from the camping to visit #Zamora and parked our cars on a vacant plot against a wall.
Coming back we had three flat tyres (and 2 inner tubes). Luckily our neighbours on the camping passed along in their car and noticed us (with inverted #bikes). We pulled 37 of the nastiest seeds I have ever seen from the tyres... And as one had only 4 we managed to patch that one.
Nice #cycling country, isn't it?!
Show threadSilver ArrowsMay 4, 2025

Protip: when replacing a wheel after a tyre or tube change, align the tyre so that the pressure info is above the valve. If you're getting someone else to work on your tyre or tube, ask them to do this!

It seems so obvious, but it's not standard practice. It just makes it so easier to find the recommended pressure when someone brings their bike in for an air top up.

Happy news, I often struggle with the narrow tyres, like the 25cs or Marathon Pluses, and usually need my boss to help, but I did several tube replacements yesterday without help!

#bikemekanik #cycling #biketips #bikerepair #bikemechanic #punctures #bikes

DavvaMar 8, 2025

#Cocaine
#HousingCrisis
#Punctures
#Medeira
How are they all connected...?
https://shows.acast.com/blindboy/episodes/the-shared-history-of-madeira-cake-crack-cocaine-and-bicycle

#BikeTooter

The shared history of Madeira Cake, Crack Cocaine and Bicycle Repairs | The Blindboy Podcast

Show threadKhurram Wadee ✅Nov 24, 2024

Because of the recently passed #Storm #Bert, a lot of #trees and #hedges have shed #branches and #twigs, which can be more than just a mere nuisance. In the past, they have caused #punctures and have even jammed in the #spokes causing #skidding #hazards. Luckily, no problems today.

#Bike #Biking #Cycle #Cycling #Bicycle

thefathippyFeb 14, 2024

As a mtber, I switched to tubeless years ago . The puncture gods remember. Now I can't get tubeless to work despite a full reinstall.

My roadie sat on a trainer, unused, for years. I need to get fitter. Used it a few times, then a flat. Huh? Spare tube. Flat. Check tyre - ok. Spare tube. Flat. Remove tyre, turn inside out, find nothing. Rim tape ok. Rim ok. Fix first tube. Badly. Flat. Give up. Inspect first tube today. No leak . Check in water. No leak. Add patch.

WTF?
#punctures
#bicycle

NickJul 17, 2023

#BikeTooter
#Punctures
#TPU

Okay I put TPU tubes on my bike yesterday and it hasn't gone well so far, a pinch getting my tyres on during the operation, and a snakebite just now on a kerb I've taken many times using butyl inner tubes.....

On the plus side, there was a small but noticeable difference on gradients and slow grinding inclines, I've been using a gear higher for the same effort. Less rotating mass definitely helps.

Corin Ashwell 🌍 🌿 🍄🏳️‍⚧️Jul 3, 2023

Got a sidewall tear on my nearly brand new #Continental Terra Speed tyre out cycling on a #gravel ride at the weekend. My friend repaired it using a gel wrapper as a boot. Should I just put this down to bad luck and get a straight replacement tyre? I have otherwise enjoyed the feel & performance of the tyre. Or is there another gravel tyre I should consider?

#cycling #punctures