Newbie question?!

TheRevOlutionary

Hi, I have been the proud owner of a Felt Q720 for the grand total of 5 days...and on one of my recent trips off road I have picked up a thorn in the tyre as the rear tyre has slowly deflated. Is this covered by any sort of warrenty? Should a tyre puncture with just a 3/4mm thorn on the tyre??? Are they easy to change, or would it be best to leave it with Evans (who I bought it from)?

Any ideas guys?

Thanks in advance

TheRevOlutionary

Ps: before I spotted the thorn I went to pump up the tyre, but having not seen a Presta valve before, I didnt have an adapter for my foot pump. Can you get an adapter? Any suggestions where from? Or if not, what pump may be best?

Thanks again :oops:

nicklouse

have a read of

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=100

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=149


and punctures are not warranty.


and get a new pump that covers both valve types any bike shop will have them.

TheRevOlutionary

Thanks Nick found this too, so will seek out one or the other and have a go at a fix later! I remember somewhere seeing puncture-proof inner tubes. Any good or just a gimmick?

.blitz

Punctures are deffo not covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

Puncture-resistant tubes tend to be thicker (and heavier) than normal tubes and you may notice the difference. You could also try some sealant in the tubes but again it adds weight where it's most noticeable.

Wire-beaded tyres can sometimes be tricky to change but folding tyres are really easy. A simple plastic tyre lever and a pump is all you need.

TheRevOlutionary

Thanks, I will take that into consideration

Reckon i'll just get an adapter for the pump I already have though, and probably just try get a few inner tubes at discount in case it happens again! Any recommendation on good quality tube brands? Seen Kenda advertised, but does it really make a difference?

.blitz

I've not had any problems with 'branded' tubes, even when they've been crushed up in my saddle bag for months or in the shed for ages.

I had some Michelin Airstops on a bike that was idle for over three years and after blowing them up they were fine.

cee

the adapter for your footpump is a good idea, but you are also going to need a handpump for taking with you on your adventures.

Its always worth having at least a spare tube, a tire lever and a pump with you when riding. You don't wanna have to carry the thing home!

TheRevOlutionary

cee wrote:

the adapter for your footpump is a good idea, but you are also going to need a handpump for taking with you on your adventures.

Its always worth having at least a spare tube, a tire lever and a pump with you when riding. You don't wanna have to carry the thing home!

Very good points, will do 8)

TheRevOlutionary

Bought a couple of slime tubes, an adapter, a tyre removal tool and pump adapter from Bike Goo for £18 delivered

TheRevOlutionary

TheRevOlutionary wrote:

Bought a couple of slime tubes, an adapter, a tyre removal tool and pump adapter from Bike Goo for £18 delivered

And then found out that they are about 15mins away from where I live so could've just gone and bought it myself! Let's hope I get them posted soon by the Royal Mail boys and I can get back out there!

(Offered to collect them if it was easier, but they are despatching the stuff today and then off to Minley Manor for the Gorrick enduro event )