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el Cheapo
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Phila. PA, Bklyn, NY.
Posts: 429
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Baz
Was just outside assembling my new bike.
Front wheel came not attached to bike so decided to air it up before proceeding with the rest of the stuff.
Followed the 30 lb. recommendation to a tee. Set it aside. About 1/2 hour later BLAMO! Tube blew out. I didn't even have a chance to use it yet...lol. Tire was about 2' from my face too so that was interesting.
I just ordered a 2 pack of new tubes via next day no extra charge PRIME Amazon so will have to wait to ride it now. Sucks because it's a killer evening out and this thing has lights!
It's always something....... 
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Always inflate tires in steps.
Put enough air in tire to adjust & seat the beads before inflate to full pressure.
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