I was just pumping up my wife's family new p line electric wheel, got to 85 psi fine then pumped up my one tyres and her bike went bang! Upon investigation her wheel has this damage. Is this a manufacturing flaw? Bikes only a month old.
by Blagh1sm
I was just pumping up my wife's family new p line electric wheel, got to 85 psi fine then pumped up my one tyres and her bike went bang! Upon investigation her wheel has this damage. Is this a manufacturing flaw? Bikes only a month old.
by Blagh1sm
2 Comments
Yes absolutely. Get into dealer or Brompton directly for immediate replacement.
It is very hard to tell from this picture.
Could you post a better image of the damage you think you’re seeing on the wheel? Or by “wheel,” do you mean the tube?
The most common cause for this failure would be the tube getting caught between the wheel rim and tire. This can happen if the tire isn’t properly seated on the rim.
Next, carefully check the inside of the rim for any sharp burrs near the site of the rupture.
Another likely cause would be the rim strip may not be fully centered over the spoke head.
Finally, it’s possible your pump gauge isn’t super accurate. If you’re already heading to a shop, you may want to bring the pump and see if your pump is reading similarly to the shop pump.
Long story short, there are a lot of potential causes for this type of flat. Walking into your shop and immediately claiming a manufacturer defect might earn you some ire, but doing some due diligence first will likely go a long way with your mechanics.