Thanks to those who stopped im Birmingham this morning.

Simonb256
Simonb256 Posts: 880
edited May 2009 in Commuting chat
After fixing seven punctures in the same spot this morning I gave up, pushed to New Street, pushed it home from the other end and got to work two hours late.

Thanks to the two people who stopped, esp the guy who gave me a puncture repair kit.
I need to stock up on tubes now heh.

Also: it is worth mentioning that I did check the tyre repetitively for foreign objects, sharp bits etc.
"War is Peace; Freedom is Slavery; Ignorance is Strength." George Orwell - 1984

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  • prawny
    prawny Posts: 5,440
    Cripes, where about was that I'll avoid it tomorrow :shock:

    Tough break old chap
    Saracen Tenet 3 - 2015 - Dead - Replaced with a Hack Frame
    Voodoo Bizango - 2014 - Dead - Hit by a car
    Vitus Sentier VRS - 2017
  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,714
    If you have to fix seven punctures in the same place, it might be a good idea to move away from that place. ;)
  • Simonb256
    Simonb256 Posts: 880
    This was all nearby the childrens hosptial. I was messing around down there and managed several pinch flats and a few more form glass. Also I hate Sun Rims for getting tyres on and off. I managed to destroy four tyre levlers.
    "War is Peace; Freedom is Slavery; Ignorance is Strength." George Orwell - 1984
  • prawny
    prawny Posts: 5,440
    Sun rims are officially cack. Hard as nails but I cant get tyres on and off mine. It makes me not want to ride my bike just incase.

    Thats the other side of town from me, I am prepared for the fairy onslaught tomorrow. I take no comfort from the fact that area is not on my route :shock:
    Saracen Tenet 3 - 2015 - Dead - Replaced with a Hack Frame
    Voodoo Bizango - 2014 - Dead - Hit by a car
    Vitus Sentier VRS - 2017
  • Simonb256
    Simonb256 Posts: 880
    I must confess that part of the reason is that I was 'playing' in that area, ie jumping around etc. As its usually dead at the time Im around there.

    The ride is only 7 miles from new street so im using my jump/Freeride bike down the tow-path to play. Although on the way back uphill its not nice not being able to sit down and pedal very well.

    I didnt notice until I went sideways when the tyre rolled.
    "War is Peace; Freedom is Slavery; Ignorance is Strength." George Orwell - 1984
  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,714
    I ride right past the hospital... I'll avoid it for a couple of days, let the fairies disperse...
  • waving_sausages
    waving_sausages Posts: 27
    Hello Simonb256,

    That spot is indeed cursed, I have suffered from a slightly entertaining whistling p**cture in the same spot :? I pass there every day, there's far too much glass around there for my liking.

    I think I was one of those people that stopped this morning (knackered bloke on blue brompton) sorry you didn't managed to get it fixed, you seemed quite happy, probably only fixed the first p**cture at that stage :)

    Well the good news is a think you've used up you p**cture allowance for at least 6 months :D

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