Mastodawn

I lost #BikeNite Q3 yesterday, I am very sorry! But here it is. Happy #BikeMorning for those in my time zone!

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We've had a fair few questions on tyres, tubes, and valves and it's apparent from responses that we've posters who run all manner of setups.

Q3. What do you run and why? (For eg, have you made a conscious decision or just used whatever came with your bike? Tyres: Chosen for ride quality, durability, grip? Tubes: latex, butyl, TPU? Tubeless: fave sealant? any insert? etc, etc …)

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😀🚲Mar 14

#BikeNite A3 Schwalbe pick-up or super-moto-x in 20x2.35 or 26x2.5 on most of my #cargoBikes / other #eBikes, some with continental's e-rated contact tires. All have conti tubes with the metal schrader stem and sized wide enough to match the tire with less stretching & losing thickness. I ride on the wet & messy streets of SW Portland and nearby suburbs where broken pieces of cars accumulate in bike lanes, some gravel or soft/mulch trails, often for kid transport.

@ascentale @pete #BikeTooter

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😀🚲Mar 16

#BikeNite A3 update: replaced the tire that got a flat on Friday, why is the new one not centering on the rim #BikeTooter ? I've ridden several miles and near 30mph on one hill, not feeling any irregularity in the rolling. Running 30psi (had it up to 65 and back down to 5 several times trying to realign the bead.)

@ascentale @pete

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Moz Mar 16

@enobacon @ascentale @pete Most likely it's slightly loose on the rim. If it's seated properly (which it will be if you've pumped it up to working pressure), the solution is to mostly deflate it then wiggle it round so it's roughly centred. That's as good as you'll get :(

Different tyre brands have reputations for being tighter or looser than others, if it really bothers you buying a tyre from a 'tight' brand might be a solution.

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😀🚲Mar 16

@moz it's not bothering me other than worrying that something will go sideways if I don't straighten it. I've never had one that didn't seat out onto the rim once pumped all the way up. (see edit above) Should I inflate it past the max sidewall pressure (while wearing safety glasses 😆) and see if it pops on? I've had BMX tires that just said "100psi max" in this same size but this says 30-65. I usually don't run it at over 40.

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oheso

@enobacon @moz Not crucial if you're running innertubes, but a possible issue with pinch flats. As others have said, deflate it. Push the bead towards the center of the rim all the way around to ensure you haven't got the tube in the way. Then pump it to the max rating (shouldn't need to go beyond). Should get sorted after a couple of goes at most.

Brushing soapy water around the rim-tire interface while it's deflated may help.