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olddots

(10,237 posts)

9. I got 6 flats in one week

Reply to happyslug (Original post)

Thu Feb 12, 2015, 06:51 PM

Feb 2015

After about 28 flats on the Tricross they noticed the wheels were drilled wrong = presta on the outside Shrader on the inside .Specialized sent a new set of better wheels for free after trying all the heavy sealant tubes and even new tires .I think I pushed that bike about 80 miles till the wheel fiasco was solved .

The basic Specialized Trycross is a real comfy almost do anything bike once you ajust the front brake .

Even getting flats is better than driving in this town.

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Basic Tools to have on a bike trip [View all] happyslug Jan 2015 OP

you seem to have it covered olddots Jan 2015 #1

There are two ways around flat tires happyslug Jan 2015 #4

are you running with liners? w0nderer Feb 2015 #7

I like Topeak's mini tools.. frylock Jan 2015 #2

I have used muti-tools including Topeaks but not their 18+ happyslug Jan 2015 #3

i carry those same Park Tool levers that you have pictured in your post.. frylock Jan 2015 #5

for longer rides w0nderer Feb 2015 #6

The last time I broke a Spoke, it took me almost a day to figure what had happened. happyslug Feb 2015 #8

love it w0nderer Feb 2015 #11

I got 6 flats in one week olddots Feb 2015 #9

I have run Presta tubes in Scharader holes with no probems. happyslug Feb 2015 #10