Dirt_Dad
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I've never contemplated that question until this afternoon.
Bike was hard to get rolling off kickstand this morning. I knew that feeling. Looked down and had a flat. No big deal, I was going to ride the other Tenere anyways. Rolled it out of the way, put it up on the stand, then did a quick survey of the tire.
Doctor Obvious said, "well, there's your problem."
Didn't like what I saw after I started pulling.
Damn, that may be the worst looking thing I've ever picked up.
After riding the other bikes, I returned to plug the obvious hole in my Tenere. Inflated the tire and found a second hole...plugged. Inflated to 25lbs, check with soapy water, so far so good. Inflated to 42lbs...two more tiny holes appear. So I have at least 4 holes needing attention all within 8 inches of each other.
That's too much for even me. I've never hesitated to plug and ride. 4 holes in 8 inches found so far... I'm out.
I really thought this Anakee III was going to get me through the winter. Now I have to figure out what I'm trying next.
Bike was hard to get rolling off kickstand this morning. I knew that feeling. Looked down and had a flat. No big deal, I was going to ride the other Tenere anyways. Rolled it out of the way, put it up on the stand, then did a quick survey of the tire.
Doctor Obvious said, "well, there's your problem."
Didn't like what I saw after I started pulling.
Damn, that may be the worst looking thing I've ever picked up.
After riding the other bikes, I returned to plug the obvious hole in my Tenere. Inflated the tire and found a second hole...plugged. Inflated to 25lbs, check with soapy water, so far so good. Inflated to 42lbs...two more tiny holes appear. So I have at least 4 holes needing attention all within 8 inches of each other.
That's too much for even me. I've never hesitated to plug and ride. 4 holes in 8 inches found so far... I'm out.
I really thought this Anakee III was going to get me through the winter. Now I have to figure out what I'm trying next.