I always get a flat tire wit this bike.I mean i cant even go 3 miles before the tires give up.I changed the tire tubes many times ?why?
815391
i'm no bike professional. but from my experience, i could say it depends on the terrain and the frequency of your bike rides.
815392
Make sure the tire liner is in perfect shape & not shifted out of place & does not have any holes where the spokes sit. If it is out of place or has holes, the spokes or the spoke holes can puncture the tube. Or maybe you are not installing the tire in a way to avoid tire pinch on the side walls... Google that issue to learn how to avoid it. Also, check your spokes, and make sure they are all firmly attached; if any are loose, they could be poking the inner tube on the inside. Make sure you are inflating the tire according to the pressure listed on the side wall; if you over inflate, you can squeeze the inner tube into the spoke holes & cause it to pop. Since the bike appears to be new, there could be some defect in the metal on the inner side of the rim. Feel it by sliding your fingers on the inside where the inner tube makes contact, to make sure that everything is smooth. To diagnose--- take the tube out & find the hole in it & mark it, so you can keep track of the location. Then, place the flat tube back in rim... the stem of the tube will cause the flat tube to be put right back into the same position it was in when it got flat/ (of course, there are actually two options, since you could turn the tube either direction from the valve stem... so you will need to check both spots)... Now you can see the exact area on the rim where the tube went flat... Closely check the rim in the area of the puncture for any of the problems listed above.
2109935
I don't understand where people come up with things. It's a 23 mm tire that holds 150 psi. I run them at 120. Where does "comfort" or "harsh" fit in here? They handle as well as the Michelin Pro Racers I used to ride, they're cheaper, and they last 3-4 times as long.
461632
I would not recommend this bike because of the front brakes. The cable connection is terrible. It keeps coming apart unless you over tighten the brakes and then it drags on the rim. I got very frustrated with it this past summer and haven't touched it since July.
2060907
It Has to be taken to a bike shop. Or if you have previous experience you can change the flat
1477078
yes you can use tubes for tubeless tires but you should make sure tires don't have anything in them that can make tubes go flat also make sure wheels are clean
1521439
No idea on flat tire. But the thing is a piece of junk with the engine always frying out. Don't buy one!
183928
Make sure your inner tubes have at least a 60mm valve stem. I bought some on eBay for about ~$4.50 a piece. Local bike shops want about $10.
645922
If you buy this bike you get different tires then what you see I just bought one I thought that I got the wrong bike but they just misadventures with wrong tires that's all
382126
Not really, but a really tough street tire and good for touring, I have used them on a couple of my bikes for several years and have never had a flat. Currently running them on the streets of Eastern LA, CA and they have never let me down. They are hard to mount the first time and I recommend some really tough levers, I broke a whole set of cheap ones before splurging for a good set.
1894432
Check your rim and tire sizes carefully. The only bike I know that had a special rim was a Schwinn in the late 50`s thru the 70`s. Maybe someone swapped the rims? Western Flyer was sold by Western Auto and should have a standard rim.
1340953
I bought a pair of the old, original looking balloon tires and tubes for a 1939 Schwinn (American Flyer) bike that I brought back up to original condition. I had put 3200 miles on myself, as a kid. I put too much air in one of them when I was trying to "set" it firmly in the rim. Boy, does it make a mess when you pop the tube.
137717
in between mountain bike and regular tires. The bike is a pos though. I already returned it and went to a real bike store. Save yourself some aggravation, go to a real bike shop.
1748119
You Can Get A Replacement Tire From Walmart. We Just Replaced Both Tires. Our Son Rides The Bike So Much He Put A Hole In The Back Tire From Using The Break. He Loves It!
1838548
Did you ever find a answer? Trying to figure this out myself, the tires seem to be the weak point!
1941034
I tried using the 26"x2.1" tubes on these tires to try to save money. I think the tube was too big cause the tire blew up. You need the right tube. I ended up getting 26"x1.5" tubes and it worked great. I did the Trans America three years ago on these tires, and only had one flat. I still have these tires. They wear very well.
1380017
You may contact the seller first. If the seller has suggestions, please follow accordingly. In terms of my experience, the seller told me to fix the flat tire at the local bicycle shop and faxed the receipt back to get the refund. Good luck!
144958
I reused my intertube without issues. Just inspect the tube when you remove your current tire. Replace if you have any doubts.