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Old 03-24-2013, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Helvete View Post
I loved the first one, cost me well over 1000 GBP, seemed to get quite a lot of punctures on the back though! That's what happens with skinny rims and wide tyres I suppose. The second I just happened to know someone who was selling it, think it was almost a grand when new (900?) but was in great condition and got it for a good price. I missed being able to ride about off road just having the road bike, so when it came up, just had to get it!


those punctures were probably caused by not having enough air in them. called a pinch flat. basically if there's not a enough pressure, it allows the tire/tube to roll over and crinkle up on itself and it pinches a hole in the tube.
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