I have gotten my 7th flat in the past three months. The flat always occurs on the INSIDE of the tube. I NEVER get any flats by running over things. It was suggested to me that I buy rim tape. But the rim tape I already have is only 2 years old. So, whatever, I spend 8 bucks and buy some fancy rim tape along with another 2 new tire tubes. I was sent 13mm instead of 17mm, whatever, it still covered the little spokes. Well, here is a picture of the most recent “flatâ€, it looks like the tire was slashed:
http://oi53.tinypic.com/2e0ivl4.jpg
Here is the doubled up rim tape:
http://oi55.tinypic.com/jtmg6p.jpg
This is usually not the case, usually, as you can see in the picture, those little bumps on the inside of the tube. Usually there will be a little tear there, or near the valve. This time the tires are just slashed. What are those bumps anyway? I was positive they were from the spokes pushing up on the rubber a little bit, but now there is cloth on top of the rubber on top of the spokes.
And get this, it NEVER happens when riding, ever. I mean, come on. Out of paranoia I checked the damn tires last night even though I didn't plan on bike riding for a couple days. They were FINE. Today, check them, randomly, again, FLAT.
Some other details: I am only 123 pounds. Only ride on paved roads. Ride 1-2 times a week max, but over the last months none, since I always have a flat. It is a mountain bike. Recommended PSI is 50, I inflate between 50-55 due to air always slowly leaking out of the tires. 26 inch rims. Name-brand Mongoose bike. The bike is 2 years old. Always parked in the garage. I have spent almost 100 dollars on tubes. I can't do this anymore.
AND not to mention the right pedal crank always always always clicking on every single rotation. One problem at a time I guess.
Also, this is not tire specific. It started off as only the back tire, but now it's both.
Also, I have tried three different brands of tubes. Spelling aside, Avenir, Schwinn, and some other ****.
So, what do I do?
Thanks
http://oi53.tinypic.com/2e0ivl4.jpg
Here is the doubled up rim tape:
http://oi55.tinypic.com/jtmg6p.jpg
This is usually not the case, usually, as you can see in the picture, those little bumps on the inside of the tube. Usually there will be a little tear there, or near the valve. This time the tires are just slashed. What are those bumps anyway? I was positive they were from the spokes pushing up on the rubber a little bit, but now there is cloth on top of the rubber on top of the spokes.
And get this, it NEVER happens when riding, ever. I mean, come on. Out of paranoia I checked the damn tires last night even though I didn't plan on bike riding for a couple days. They were FINE. Today, check them, randomly, again, FLAT.
Some other details: I am only 123 pounds. Only ride on paved roads. Ride 1-2 times a week max, but over the last months none, since I always have a flat. It is a mountain bike. Recommended PSI is 50, I inflate between 50-55 due to air always slowly leaking out of the tires. 26 inch rims. Name-brand Mongoose bike. The bike is 2 years old. Always parked in the garage. I have spent almost 100 dollars on tubes. I can't do this anymore.
AND not to mention the right pedal crank always always always clicking on every single rotation. One problem at a time I guess.
Also, this is not tire specific. It started off as only the back tire, but now it's both.
Also, I have tried three different brands of tubes. Spelling aside, Avenir, Schwinn, and some other ****.
So, what do I do?
Thanks