BobbyD Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 as some of you know i got my bike built up last week, so weekend past i was keen to get out on it. so friday i was out myself for around an hour then i got a burst tube, great...stuck a new tube in and went out at night with a mate, out for an hour burst that tube also..so saturday i got out again, again, i put a new tube in and out for 15 mins and burst that one. See Video :- so i replaced that with a new one, burst it again. replaced with another and burst that so now im starting to get annoyed...its snake bites i keep getting and not in the same place every time. i have a try all rim with a maxxis 2.35 tyre, the same set up i used before i changed frames, only difference is its a new rim im using. i had 2 brand ew 2.35 maxxis tyres and changed them over thinking something might be poking through the tyre but thats made no difference, the rim also has proper rim tape in covering all the holes and spoke holes also and theres nothing inside the rim/tyre to puncture the tube so im lost im far from hard on my bike, and it seems its not taking much to puncture. i was doing a gap to front wheel, where the front wheel was taking a hard time (a 7ft gap), then flicking to back wheel and i managed to puncture doing that and it was far from being rough. any have any suggestions?thought id mention im using halfords own tubes 2.35 - 2.50 (i think), the same setup as before and was never puncturing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 How are you fitting the tyres?Edit: That video, its a really sharp wall, and you hit it pretty hard on one sidewall only... can't really expect it to stand up to that? Maybe try some different tubes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyD Posted February 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 just as usual Adam.with one side of the tyre on the rim i put the tube inside the tyre and onto the rim then i start putting the other side of the tyre onto the rim as far as i can with my hands then i use a screw drive watching i dont nip the tube. after that i stick it on the bike and pump it up to abt 18psi. the first couple times its happened ive thought i maybe nipped it with the screwdriver (ive never done that before) but surely not every tube ive fitted? im quite keen to take a flap disc around the edge of the rim to really smooth it off incase theres a sharp edge of some sortsas u may have noticed Adam ive wrecked my hope bolts taking my wheel on and off so many times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidehop Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 (edited) The adamant done this too .You normally run quite a low tyre - maybe bit more air , actually i know i cant talk P.s - putting on weight Darren and your grider idea sounds like a plan have you checked the tube dosn't like roll over itself when u out it in like it gets a wee kink in it?just an idea Edited February 5, 2007 by sidehop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyD Posted February 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 yeah it was a slightly harder than normal landing but i was running a harder psi and it sounds alot worse than it was. i punctured sidehopping a wall where my tyre just caught the edge of the wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidehop Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 (edited) i blame you'r tyre......And yea you are really smooth Edited February 5, 2007 by sidehop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyD Posted February 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 when have you ever seen me puncture though? it just doesnt happen... normally lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidehop Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 on you'r pitbull and toxsin - you didn't once so to my knoledge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Something in your tyre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyD Posted February 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 i had 2 brand ew 2.35 maxxis tyres and changed them over thinking something might be poking through the tyre but thats made no difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewannnn Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 (edited) (Just read whats above ignore me there)but you are one of the smoothest riders ive seen for the size so im surprised that you have burst 5 Edited February 5, 2007 by Ewannnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoNnY__Mc Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 (edited) Alrite mate, try using one of the maxxis downhill tubes and a dual ply tyre, you will never pinch then I had the same problem when i ran a single ply tyre with a wilkos tube (i know its a different set up to yours). Edited February 5, 2007 by JoNnY__Mc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyD Posted February 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 im a bit of a weight freak though. i tried a downhill tube once and hated it, didnt feel much heavier but i really noticed it on the bike im going back to a 2.50 maxxis high roller, see if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavyn. Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 (edited) more flick darren are all the puncture's on roughly the same area of the tube, maybe there is something really tiny causing a puncture, i got one from grind dust not so long ago! Try different pressures lower ones aswell it may be to much for your flicky style or do the kerb test.perhaps the tyre needs to bed in or something might be worth running one of those maxxis tubes for a while then changing back? Edited February 5, 2007 by Gavyn L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam-pantera Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 hi m8 i think the problem is the preasure is being concentrated more with having a wider rim therefore making it eaisier to rim out and get a puncture i would sya your best bet is to get a wider tyre like a 2.5 seeing as your a bit of a weight freak you could try a sinlge ply minnion there mint even though i use a duel ply version btw for anyone wanting to rip me i dont no lots of scientific knolege about preasure and stuff because im only 15 and dont have a degree lol . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 maxxis 2.5 dual ply *** using asda tubes, not 1 puncture in a minion or highroller for over a year and a 1/2. although the hansventure was shit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26inch Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 make sure its a dual ply, i use halfords tubes with a maxxis dual ply and its fine at a bit less than 20psi, no punctures since i had it (4months) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyw Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 If you never want a snakebite again...I recommend going on the heavy side of thing's...Run slighter higher psi,Get a maxxis dh tube and slice your old tube through the middle of it and put it over the dh tube.....Also get a dual ply tyre....If you do all of this,Then you deffo wont be having a punture in a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_pimp Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 1 Answer:Michelin DH 24, or Comp Series Tyres.You wont ever get a pinch again. I run mine around 10 PSI, and am an excessivly heavy rider, and dont get them...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynio Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 if your tyres are brand new it shouldnt be them. when i start puncturing regularly i change the tyre, as after a few months of use the sidewalls get thin. but i wouldnt be blaming the rim, iv had LESS punctures in the last 3 years altogether than i had in my 1st year.is the maxxis tyre Single or dual ply? maybe if you have single on the front and dual on the back and you got them mixed up? (just an idea) if not try another tyre, like a Try-All or something?Waynio......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooore! Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 I was recently informed of a product called Stan's no tubes. Looks like awesome stuff. Loads of top class XC riders have recently started using this so presumably the weight can't be too bad.Check out the video on notubes.com The guy rides over nails & sticks screwdrivers through the sidewalls of his tyres & they stay inflated. Its nothing like that crap slime stuff. I'm definately going to give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyD Posted February 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 i THINK its single ply, not 100% sure though. i used to run try all rim`s with a 2.50 dual ply on the rear with no problems, then i went to a 2.35 with a try all before i changed frames and had no problems either new tyre should be here today so (2.50 dual ply) im hoping that solves my problems, rounded off my hope bolts taking my wheel on and off so many times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 (edited) I had exactly the same thing happening for agesdo this before spending any more moneymake sure tyre has no pokey bits infill tyre with a layer of talcput new tube ingo ridingif that doesn't work then start spending moneyedit: oh right, you spent the money already - I didnt read it properly. fil the tyre with talc anyway Edited February 6, 2007 by poopipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 fil the tyre with talc anywayohhh yes, definitely try that! it stops the inner tube from sticking to the tyre, which means it can move freely when the tyre flexes about, it works i run talc on all my tubes now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concussion Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Check out the video on notubes.comThat was amazing, and funny at the same time! He's not shy about stabbing the tyre.... was hoping he'd stab himself! Haha....I'm sad! :$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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