Werehatrack wrote:
> On 22 May 2004 11:59:00 -0700, [email protected] (Phil Blumenkrantz)
> may have said:
> >OK I admit I'm all thumbs when it comes to bikes. While trying to
> >change a flat: (a) the new tube (right size I think) didn't seem to
> >stuff in right, it got all bunched up. When I finally got it in, the
> >tire was still flat, I took most of the tube out and there were two
> >holes (probably pierced while trying to get tire/tube back on wheel). I
> >patched holes. Only NOW, when I pump the tube up to check the fix, the
> >tube constricts in the area where I got the flat (the patch did stop
> >the leak). Suggestions?
> If it's the right size of tube, it's twisted. Put a little air into it
> *before* you try to put it into the tire; if it's obvious that it's way
> too large in diameter for the wheel, you can stop before you make it
> worse. Having the tube slightly inflated keeps it from getting twisted
> when it's inserted, and it also helps to keep it out of the way of
> levers and such.
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I agree with werehatrack. I think it also helps to practice at home. I
suggest that you lightly inflate the tire... after following
werehatrack's method.. and then check 360 degrees around on each tire
bead to make sure the tube isn't trapped under the bead. Pump up slowly
to make sure the beads are properly seated and the tire runs smoothly
all around. If you can practice sufficiently you should be able to mount
and remove most tires from most rims without any tools. Some tires are
slightly undersized and some rims are slightly oversized... so this
won't work on every combination. Your patching constraint situation is
normal... but better than many first timers, as it isn't leaking. Park
Tool has many great repair procedures on their site. They have one that
covers this subject that may help further:
<http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/FAQtires.shtml>
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