MBIKER_SURFER Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Today I had a flat tire. Going back roughly 6 km - was really annoying. Well, I looked on my tire as well - totally flat. The tube had a whole - couldn't find the 'bad guy'. Attached the picture of my V5F tire after exactly 3000 km. I feel, this is not much. What's your experience? No offraod driving so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Getting a flat is like flipping a coin. You can get heads with any given flip of the coin. You can get a flat in your first mile or after 4000-miles. It's bad luck whenever you get it. Hopefully you already discovered that you can fix the flat with Slime or equivalent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcatraz Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 I've done 4500km on my V8 and the tire has plenty of tread left. Maybe it will look like in your picture at around 10k km mark. It comes down to weight I think, also low air pressure increases tread wear. /a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBIKER_SURFER Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 Hallo, wanted to change my tube - but it won't fit because of different angle of the valve. Any suggestions? Modified already my outer shell of the V5F - but still not enough. The upper tube is the one which won't fit because of the valve scratching at the shell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanghamP Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 That's about right; I replaced my V5F after almost 2000 miles although it wasn't quite that worn (due to the Mobo blowing, might as well replace while the wheel is open). I always replace the innertube on my bicycles when replacing tires but with all my EUCs I've ended up patching and reusing the innertubes. Patching innertubes is strangely enjoyable when done at home instead of the pure misery at the side of the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 58 minutes ago, MBIKER_SURFER said: Hallo, wanted to change my tube - but it won't fit because of different angle of the valve. Any suggestions? Modified already my outer shell of the V5F - but still not enough. The upper tube is the one which won't fit because of the valve scratching at the shell. Unfortunately, you just have to buy the correct type of tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBIKER_SURFER Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Marty Backe said: Unfortunately, you just have to buy the correct type of tube. Hm - I bought exactly, what was written on the flat tube: 14 ''' X 2.125 with angle valve. The problem is, in Germany 14'' is absolutely uncommon. Bikeshops onl have 10'', 12'' and 16'' tires. And 14'' tubes with angle valve is only offered from 1 seller! And that one I bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 33 minutes ago, MBIKER_SURFER said: Hm - I bought exactly, what was written on the flat tube: 14 ''' X 2.125 with angle valve. The problem is, in Germany 14'' is absolutely uncommon. Bikeshops onl have 10'', 12'' and 16'' tires. And 14'' tubes with angle valve is only offered from 1 seller! And that one I bought. "Angle valve" is not enough. They usually specify 90-degrees or Inline angled valve, or something similar. The more common variety are the 90-degree bent valves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBIKER_SURFER Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 My valve was 45° angle - that should match the one in the 5F! Or am I wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mono Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 On 9/13/2018 at 4:37 PM, MBIKER_SURFER said: wanted to change my tube - but it won't fit because of different angle of the valve. Any suggestions? Modified already my outer shell of the V5F - but still not enough. The upper tube is the one which won't fit because of the valve scratching at the shell. turn the tube by 180º (then the valve stem points inwards instead of outwards) and you should be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBIKER_SURFER Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 I will try next time 'Im opening the V5F. Currently I'm fine with removed cap from the valve. Thanks for the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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