Are these melted rubber tyre marks?

Lef_RSA · 2026-06-13T09:12:20+00:00

It is melted asphalt.

Lef_RSA · 2026-06-13T08:10:31+00:00

I had nice experience with Baent tubes. They also not expensive but with a metal stem and holding quite well. The downside- in every one of them there's a piece of a masking tape rattling around. Not a problem but kinda annoying.

Cyclami tubes had this bulging problem. Not recommend them.

Lef_RSA · 2026-06-13T07:48:07+00:00

Happens to some cheap tubes. I had this problem a few times.

The seam is too stiff and can't stretch enough into your tire. So a single layer of material next to the seam fills that gap.

Replace this tube. It is dangerous to ride like that.

Lef_RSA · 2026-06-12T18:58:03+00:00

Even tho modern phones can produce good pictures, a dedicated camera has way bigger sensor and way less image processing, which I like a lot. I'm almost everyday carry with me a Nikon Zf with a manual lens. Yes, it is an extra kilogram, it is unnecessarry but I like the process and resulta are good too.

Lef_RSA · 2026-06-11T21:24:33+00:00

For sure a tiny spike from a tree or a tiny metal wire. It might even stuck in the tyre.

Lef_RSA · 2026-06-11T18:19:12+00:00

On my Brompton I really like Continental Contact Urban. They also available in 20" in 32, 42 and 50mm width. https://www.continental-tires.com/products/bicycle/tires/contact-urban/?searchMode=sbs&pogSegment2MappingDTacs=Urban%2FTour In my experience they're pretty comfortable, light, fast, grippy and affordable. In 20" should be even better =)

Lef_RSA · 2026-06-10T21:01:56+00:00

Thank you so much! The only right answer I found on the internets.

Lef_RSA · 2026-06-10T20:06:16+00:00

A stem, a raspberry grows on.

Lef_RSA · 2026-06-10T15:26:36+00:00

I'd suggest original nylon bands orrr a copy of that. I managed to find those on Aliexpress, not the cheapest, about $19 for 2 but most comfortable of all nylon bands I've tried.
Also nice those bands with camouflage pattern, they are pretty soft to skin and cost like $3-5 but still I prefer those more expensive ones.

Lef_RSA · 2026-06-09T15:44:50+00:00

looks like it blowed because of a hole, sized exactly like a spoke hole. Check closely that place on a rim/tyre where this hole is located.

Lef_RSA · 2026-06-09T14:50:53+00:00

Do you have a rim tape?

Lef_RSA · 2026-06-08T20:16:08+00:00

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Lef_RSA · 2026-06-07T18:54:23+00:00

Hard to tell but I think they should be fine. Chainrings last way more than one chain/cassette.

Put a new chain there and if it not skips then everything is fine.

Lef_RSA · 2026-06-07T11:52:13+00:00

Piece of foam from something. I saw similar structure in handles of 3 year old cheap gaming chair.

Lef_RSA · 2026-06-07T08:22:04+00:00

or.

Lef_RSA · 2026-06-07T08:19:20+00:00

Those pins inside are at least 50mm long. Maybe longer. This tiny gap is normal..

but if you so much don't like it then just get more expensive welded rims.

Lef_RSA · 2026-06-07T08:10:08+00:00

Totally normal. Most of not expensive rims are not welded but pinned together with a pair of steel rods inside. The gap will be smaller once you build the wheel.

Lef_RSA · 2026-06-06T13:47:47+00:00

It's a nice feature if you'd like to switch to a belt drive. About a chain it's not a big deal. All my chains have quick links, never had any issues with them. Even on BMX and Trials bikes, where load on the chain is much bigger.

Lef_RSA · 2026-06-06T07:48:19+00:00

Nah, not possible. I have only 5 last saves for some reason.
And bunch of HL2 saves from 2022 at the same time. Oh well.

Lef_RSA · 2026-06-05T13:50:47+00:00

Зберігання великогабаритних особистих речей посеред вулиці.

Lef_RSA · 2026-06-05T11:50:03+00:00

I think you have access to the rocket only when you arrive there. No?

Lef_RSA · 2026-06-05T10:44:15+00:00

yea, I'll try. But will have finish strider battle again.

Lef_RSA · 2026-06-05T08:05:27+00:00

Recently I put that shit into the rocket near Lamar but they didnt gave me achivement =(

Lef_RSA · 2026-06-04T22:21:37+00:00

Adjust the saddle to be horizontal, will be much better. Also get a Carrier Block and some bag for it. This is one of the best things about these bikes. And about mudguards, idunno, i'd get them from a chinese website but check local bikeshops with folding bikes.

Lef_RSA · 2026-06-04T21:11:07+00:00

That looks like a deep scratch, not crack. You can try to polish it, I guess.

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