16-11-14, 10:19 PM
Hi All
I have heard the expression slow puncture ever since I was a kid with my first push-bike, but never experienced one - until now??
Did my usual Sunday checks for the week ahead and pulled out what looked like a staple from the rear tyre. A very small staple - like one in any office. It had not gone straight in but seemed to have gone in at an angle. On removal, the penetration hole was tiny.
I did the soapy water trick (with fingers crossed) but a heart-sinking moment later I saw tiny, tiny bubbles begin to appear. :'( Being curious, I just checked the pressure just now and it had lost half a pound (41.5 from 42pds) in 9 hours..............
Is that a 'slow' puncture?? The difference is so small that I think I must be imagining things.
Any tales of similar woes, or just comments would be greatly appreciated.
Ride safe.
I have heard the expression slow puncture ever since I was a kid with my first push-bike, but never experienced one - until now??
Did my usual Sunday checks for the week ahead and pulled out what looked like a staple from the rear tyre. A very small staple - like one in any office. It had not gone straight in but seemed to have gone in at an angle. On removal, the penetration hole was tiny.
I did the soapy water trick (with fingers crossed) but a heart-sinking moment later I saw tiny, tiny bubbles begin to appear. :'( Being curious, I just checked the pressure just now and it had lost half a pound (41.5 from 42pds) in 9 hours..............
Is that a 'slow' puncture?? The difference is so small that I think I must be imagining things.
Any tales of similar woes, or just comments would be greatly appreciated.
Ride safe.