OK, it's me again with another dumb question.
I am continually having flat tires, especially the rear. I have installed a new Continental stiff walled tire (700 c) and am inflating to 110 pounds (or about). I seem to be getting small pin sized holes in the sidewall section of the tubes. I am using good patch kits and, at times have good luck, but at other times have no luck at all. I am careful about my riding and try to stay off of areas of the road that are too bumpy. By the way, I am a bit over 250 pounds which I am sure, doesn't help.
Today I rode for 20 miles without a problem, put the bike on the car bike rack, and 1 hour later the tire was flat. Can too much outside temp have any effect? It was about 105 today.
Thanks,
CVGreg
I am continually having flat tires, especially the rear. I have installed a new Continental stiff walled tire (700 c) and am inflating to 110 pounds (or about). I seem to be getting small pin sized holes in the sidewall section of the tubes. I am using good patch kits and, at times have good luck, but at other times have no luck at all. I am careful about my riding and try to stay off of areas of the road that are too bumpy. By the way, I am a bit over 250 pounds which I am sure, doesn't help.
Today I rode for 20 miles without a problem, put the bike on the car bike rack, and 1 hour later the tire was flat. Can too much outside temp have any effect? It was about 105 today.
Thanks,
CVGreg