22-07-2020, 04:26 PM
Finally mastered the fitting. It came off 5 times in all, wondering why the tube was kinked inside and not freeing. The last time it was sitting there all pleased with itself (as was I) and after 5 minutes I heard a PFFFFFF as a puncture patch gave way!
In the end, worked out that the tube is handed, or rather slightly sided, rather than sitting absolutely on the centre line. Obvious now, but not when you don't absolutely scrutinise and make rash assumptions.
I also found that an old style cycle pump adapter makes a good puller for Speedex rims. But don't need it now!
In the end, worked out that the tube is handed, or rather slightly sided, rather than sitting absolutely on the centre line. Obvious now, but not when you don't absolutely scrutinise and make rash assumptions.
I also found that an old style cycle pump adapter makes a good puller for Speedex rims. But don't need it now!