stetched frames?

[email hidden] (Brian Wax) noted:

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I would be more concerned about the
compressed air in the tires. As you
know, the air packs down over time and
you have to add more on top of the air
that is in the tire--unless you have a
leak.

Good point! If you plan to store your bike for long preriods of time, be
sure the valves are positioned at the top, or they may become clogged
with air, making "topping off" difficult or impossible, requiring
replacement of the tubes.

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"May you have the winds at your back,
And a really low gear for the hills!"

Chris Zacho ~ "Your Friendly Neighborhood Wheelman"

Chris'Z Corner
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"Chris Zacho "The Wheelman"" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

Quoted message said:

Good point! If you plan to store your bike for long preriods of time, be

sure the valves are positioned at the top, or they may become clogged
with air, making "topping off" difficult or impossible, requiring
replacement of the tubes.

None of that foolishness would be necessary if you'd just remember to
completely change the air in your tires every two weeks. Only stale and
lumpy air will clog the valve, irrespective of the valve's position. Fresh
air won't cause the problem at all, and only lazy people "top off" anyway,
and they deserve clogged valves.

For $20 (Canadian), I will send instructions for air changing. I used to
sell kits, but have been having trouble locating a Canadian manufacturer of
suitable small lightweight equipment. Probably easier to find equipment
vendors in the US.

If the change is not done properly, permanent damage to the tube, tire, and
possibly the wheel, may result.

Bru$e

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"Chris Zacho "The Wheelman"" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

Quoted message said:

Good point! If you plan to store your bike for long preriods of time, be

sure the valves are positioned at the top, or they may become clogged
with air, making "topping off" difficult or impossible, requiring
replacement of the tubes.

None of that foolishness would be necessary if you'd just remember to
completely change the air in your tires every two weeks. Only stale and
lumpy air will clog the valve, irrespective of the valve's position.

Fresh

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air won't cause the problem at all, and only lazy people "top off" anyway,
and they deserve clogged valves.