LPT Before installing a new bicycle inner tube, fill a container with water and submerge the slightly inflated tube to check for air bubbles. This helps you identify any defects and avoid extra work.
LPT Before installing a new bicycle inner tube, fill a container with water and submerge the slightly inflated tube to check for air bubbles. This helps you identify any defects and avoid extra work. I recently had to fix my flat bike tire twice because the replacement tube was defective and leaking. I filled a plastic bin with water and submerged the faulty tire to confirm the leak. I decided to leave it setup to test the new replacement when I got back from the store before committing to putting it on the tire. I'll be doing the first from...