Tyre bulge: manufacturing defect?
Just back from a ride and I noticed a large bulge in the rear tyre: on removing it the carcass has several splits leading to weakness/delamination and a 'Schwalbe' effect ( http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/s ... yres-21793)
Specialized Mondo with around 1500km's on it. Is this just age or is it likely to be defective?
Specialized Mondo with around 1500km's on it. Is this just age or is it likely to be defective?
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do as the article says0
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indeed, but it's a Specialized & not an Ultremo0
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I'd call it defective, unless there's a nearby cut that could be the problem.
Age and wear alone shouldn't cause a bulge, or at least not until after you've worn all of the tread off and started to wear the fabric away.0 -
muchalls wrote:Just back from a ride and I noticed a large bulge in the rear tyre: on removing it the carcass has several splits leading to weakness/delamination and a 'Schwalbe' effect ( http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/s ... yres-21793)
Specialized Mondo with around 1500km's on it. Is this just age or is it likely to be defective?
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