Happened to me today. Yikes. Question, when I installed the 2nd tube I noticed the tire was coming off the bead again so I deflated the tire, reset the bead and slowly pumped it up. While pumping up the tire was making some wierd noises, almost like it was going to pop off again, but the tire stayed on the rim with no signs of coming off. I managed to inflate fully but I’m paranoid it’s going to explode while riding even though it looks perfectly fine. Any thoughts or suggestions on testing the bike?
Hi I have had a bike of my mate and the tire was low..so I put 40 psi (20 in wheels) and hours later the inner tube blew out. I have since replaced it with a new tube and this one has split where the valve is glued. What's the reason for this as I've been working on my bike for years on and off ? Thanks
I would check that you've got the right valve for the rim (don't put a presta in a schrader valve as it could split on the rim edge hole). Then check the tyre for splits or glass/wire. And then make sure the rim tape is intact so there are not sharp edges including on the inside of the rim wall. Good luck.
Im 3 inner tubes in now the 4th one just boomed on me on a ride wtf......i made extra sure to seat the dam thing with a new tire i think the rim is bent or bad (in my case) and the worst is it caboomed in front of everyone in the park
Sounds like the rim. Sometimes the tyre can be slightly too big so it won't seat properly. Or the rim is damaged or slightly small. Seems most likely you have a problem with the rim.
Hoping I can fix mine. After 20 years I decided to finally raise the stem as much as possible but found it stuck after loosening the bolt, so I tapped with a hammer and raised it, and have a good snug. About 40 miles later it came loose so I really tightened it, only to have it basically fall out. Looks like a lot of rust and a cracked tip on the stem. I'm hoping a good cleaning and maybe a file will allow it to move as needed to bite again
It has, hasn't it? You are right! I have been trying to air it up with a mattress pump. I am in middle of nowhere. I could have sworn that I got air in the other tire. I pushed it in while applying so much pressure. I have rolled it around in side also. Hey, I'm 57. I had a husband for 30 years. He was a Marine older than me. He did those things. My, grown, son is in the area I left. I'll be back to let u know. No hardware store here. Amish area. I don't know anyone. I have 3 bicycle pumps at my homestead. I forgot them. I will make sure I get next week. Ty
Good question. That could be the axle of the wheel (tighten the bearings) is loose or the wheel nuts are loose (tighten the nuts). On suspension forks it is sometimes the play in the fork, especially cheaper or older ones.
Sometimes you have to take the whole stem out and put grease on the threads so they can tighten properly. I have another video that shows the process. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pyB79V0fhd0.html at about 2:18.
