Flat tire of Moscow
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Tars Tarkas
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I don't know what kind of tires your Moscow has, but regardless, you should learn how to deal with a flat. It's not that big a deal.
Most tube punctures don't result in tube that needs to be trashed. They can often be patched without completely removing the tire (a la w/Gaadi or Huffy tubes). Your tube is definitely trash with a Gaadi style tube. It has to be cut out. There seem to be a lot of people who think replacing a punctured tube is a requirement, but except in unusual circumstances that not the case.
Slime, or another brand sealant is a great way to avoid flats. Look for YouTube vids on Slime and on fixing flats in general. You have bike so you don't have to walk. Learn to fix flats so you can ride your bike. It's an essential skill for any serious bike rider. Again, it's not that difficult.
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Most tube punctures don't result in tube that needs to be trashed. They can often be patched without completely removing the tire (a la w/Gaadi or Huffy tubes). Your tube is definitely trash with a Gaadi style tube. It has to be cut out. There seem to be a lot of people who think replacing a punctured tube is a requirement, but except in unusual circumstances that not the case.
Slime, or another brand sealant is a great way to avoid flats. Look for YouTube vids on Slime and on fixing flats in general. You have bike so you don't have to walk. Learn to fix flats so you can ride your bike. It's an essential skill for any serious bike rider. Again, it's not that difficult.
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john peck
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That sort of tube has been around a while, though the Huffy is an improvement with the male/female connection. I think it´s really a
temporary fix. not meant for long term. If you are big like I am, tire pressure is critical, too much or too little will get you flats. I´ve gone
to slime tubes & now monitor tire pressure before every ride. Two or three degrees of temperature change can effect tire pressure.
That said, the Smart Sam on the front wheel has 2400 miles on it with only slight wear. Can´t say the same for the rear; I´ve replaced
tires twice & tubes 3 times. Now that I watch pressure closely I have had no issues.
Tars Tarkas
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Not sure why a Gaadi-type tube couldn't be used full time. Do they make that recommendation? One of the arguable downsides of these tubes is that to use them to repair a flat with a regular tube you have to cut the tube out. I know that some people think a punctured tube is trash anyway, even when they are almost always easily and permanently patch-able. But if you have a flat while using a Gaadi-style tube, you just pull the punctured tube out and slide in another one. Patch the original, rinse and repeat.
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john peck
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It is possible to patch a tube without removing the wheel.
Tars Tarkas
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It's worth sharing that simply loosening the bolts wasn't enough for me. I had to remove the bolts entirely and then break out a mallet to bang the wheel off.
-sandro-
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Which tire pressure do you suggest to keep?
john peck
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The more you weigh, the more pressure you´ll need to keep from bottoming out on bumps & potholes. Use tires with
appropriate recommend pressures. It shouldn´t be an issue for you, but I´m built like an offensive lineman & ride at
the limit of what the tire will bear.
Thanks a lot. It is rear. and get it fixed.
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