Newbie question

nick1972
nick1972 Posts: 144
edited November 2012 in Road beginners
My rear wheel keeps going flat. On inspection Ive noticed the pin inside the valve is bent. Could this be causing the problem?

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  • unixnerd
    unixnerd Posts: 2,864
    Not impossible but it's more likely you have a puncture. Pump the tyre up nice and hard and either listen for escaping air all the way round or fill a basin with water and rotate the wheel through to find air bubbles.
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  • nick1972
    nick1972 Posts: 144
    I considered a puncture but it was fine when I got to work and its been sat for a few hours before I realised the tyre was flat. Its the 4th time in less than two weeks its happened.
  • Stuuu
    Stuuu Posts: 46
    I've had the odd tyre deflate and then never again. I've presumed it was dust in the valve.

    If this is only happening at work, could there be a prankster about? :? :P
  • zx6man
    zx6man Posts: 1,092
    You may have jealous workmates who are letting it down :-)
  • nick1972
    nick1972 Posts: 144
    This is first time at work. I spoke to my boss who is an experienced cyclist and said it could be a dodgy valve. I'll get him to have a look. Thanks for replies.
  • zx6man
    zx6man Posts: 1,092
    only pennies to get a new tube anyway.

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