Was out yesterday and I sadly got flats on both wheels. It rained in the morning, so the roads where quite dirty and slightly wet. The first flat was from a flintstone that went through the tire and punctured the tube on the front wheel. The second one was on my rear wheel and I could not figure out the cause. Looks like the tube has been pushed against two holes in the tire next to each other? However, I was not able to identify any holes near the puncture.
• Riding with GP 5000s TR tyres and Schwalbe tubes
• Brand new tyres from this year which I have only been riding for ~900 km
One thing I considered was, if the tyres were bad in terms of puncture resistance, had 5 flats so far 😢 Anyone knows if this is normal for the GPs or any tips of making them more durable?
by spinningallday
12 Comments
Do you use a tire wrench to reseat your tire?
Edit – clarity.
Kinda looks like spokes poking through. Rim tape in good shape?
Those are snake bites likely from a pinch flat. Was the tube folded over itself? Also check your rim tape and make sure none of your spoke holes are exposed. If they are then re-tape the wheel.
Just imo, looks like the tube got folded on itself inside the tire, creating extra friction.
Looks like you’re missing a rim strip. After ensuring the rim strip is intact. Things to make tubes more resilient: buy thorn resistant tubes, make a casing around the new tube with an old one. Add sealant orange seal or stans.
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Look like the tube was not sat properly in the tire. Happens to the best of us. Next time put a light coating of talcum powder on the inside of your tire. Best tip I over got given. I’ve never suffered what you have since.
Is your rim strip in good condition? Those holes look caused by a spoke/nipple not being properly covered with a quality rim strip.
Got a hole in it bud
Do you have rim tape on the wheel?
I’m there have said it, but I’m reinforcing that this is definitely a rim tape issue. You’re looking at where the tube went into the spoke nipple holes on the rim.
Possible pinch/pull flat.
Make sure your rim tape/strip is all good. I used to have this problem quite often and it was incredibly frustrating. I started spraying the inside tire and tube with soapy water during install and have not once had that problem again. Hope this helps, I know how much a ride/motivation killer this can be.
ETA- I also switched to Continental tubes and they seem to be higher quality than others. They weigh more though, if that’s a concern of yours.