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TriDiesel

2008-10-21 9:43 AM

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Subject: Bike problem, a little discomforting if it is what I think it is.

Good day everyone, I have a bike problem. For my first workout, Made sure the tires were inflated, when i jumped on the bike, I noticed it looked like the tires were kinda of flat, so I jumped off and the tires were still fully inflated. Do you think that maybe I didnt have enough air, or (gulp) being 300+ person, I am too heavy for the tires on the bike, if you, are there tires out there that are more sturdy and built for larger people, what brands are there. I dont know what was happening, but I have a strong idea it was the latter.

Thanks all for the help.

BikerGrrrl

2008-10-21 9:52 AM

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Subject: RE: Bike problem, a little discomforting if it is what I think it is.

My tires look less than fully round when I get on my bike - and I weigh about 150. So yes, they will flatten out a bit when you get on the bike.

Did you check that your tires were inflated to the amount specified on the tire? "Full" to the touch can be different than fully inflated. Beyond that I don't have advice on tires, although you might want a different set of wheels.

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briderdt

2008-10-21 10:54 AM

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