chasthetrialsrider Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 I have a problem and I dont know whether its right or not see my rear tyre goes down alot and everytime I go riding I have to pump it up before going (I usually ride everyday) is this normal or do I need anew tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theone2be Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Do you have a slow puncture? Because this happens to me at the moment but i cant be bothered to get a new tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Kearney Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Could be a problem with the valve, or a slow puncture. Just get a new one they're not exactly expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A!! Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 If it isn't a slow puncture, it could be the inner tube valve needs tightening, so give it a quick tighten.If it is a slow puncture, just get a cheap repair kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Fried Rice Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 If it isn't a slow puncture, it could be the inner tube valve needs tightening, so give it a quick tighten.If it is a slow puncture, just get a cheap repair kit.trying to repair a slow puncture is impossible unless to try and look for the hole yourself or use the bucket and water method but thats just hassle.just pump it up so at least you can ride it and then dont worry about it. it will soon pop and the hole will be more visible so THEN you should repair it.JK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A!! Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Ye i meant the water method, if it's worth doing it's worth doing properly (i believe it goes). Other than that if you don't want to repair it, whack a new one on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasthetrialsrider Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 i think I may have to go for the new tube option anyone know where the best place to get one is im running a 2.5x20 on the back if that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Fried Rice Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 i think I may have to go for the new tube option anyone know where the best place to get one is im running a 2.5x20 on the back if that helpsjust a standard BMX tube will do JK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasthetrialsrider Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 just a standard BMX tube will do JKu sure cos i got some down the shed but I want to be sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 yes, a standard 20' tube is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasthetrialsrider Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 kk thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty boi Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Mine did this locked it up last night woke up to find it is flat, pumped it back up went riding again came back and it had gone down again .I think theres something wrong with the valve might be the same for you Adam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alun Goch Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 trying to repair a slow puncture is impossible unless to try and look for the hole yourself or use the bucket and water method but thats just hassle.just pump it up so at least you can ride it and then dont worry about it. it will soon pop and the hole will be more visible so THEN you should repair it.JKSurely pumping it up before every ride is more hassle than 10 minutes to fix it?And bmx tubes aren't designed for tires as wide as 2.5 inches, and aren't as thick as the trials specific ones, so you may find you'll get a puncture fairly soon, so best off getting a trials one asap I'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith! Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Surely pumping it up before every ride is more hassle than 10 minutes to fix it?And bmx tubes aren't designed for tires as wide as 2.5 inches, and aren't as thick as the trials specific ones, so you may find you'll get a puncture fairly soon, so best off getting a trials one asap I'd say.Trials one like...........Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewannnn Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Standard tubes arent the best really. Just order a good one off tartybikes, there only £4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh h Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 or you could just order a schwinn stingray one ! only costs £5 and its waaaay fatter than any other tube a full 4.5 inch iv never burst one and im a dam heavy rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLC Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 yeah i get that now and then the perfect answer is to just go and buy a new innertube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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