Comments on: Ask the Expert Bike Tech: Flat Tires

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:58:00 +0000

Thanks for your comments. Victor will definitely get back to you on this with a video on Quick Releases and it will be featured in an upcoming “Ask the Expert Bike Tech”. I’ll let you know when it’s up.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:47:00 +0000

Cool video. I've had a real problem with flats recently too - but I think it was mostly bad luck, although I'll be sure to check my valve as well. One thing I really struggled with was getting my wheel off though - so much so that I've actually switched to a new kind of bicycle quick release that has made it way easier for me. All the same, would love to see a video on QRs. Cheers!

By: voucher

voucher — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:06:00 +0000

From a mechanical viewpoint, up to 99% of the energy delivered by the rider into the pedals is transmitted to the wheels, although the use of gearing mechanisms may reduce this by 10–15%.

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:54:00 +0000

Glad we could help out, Steve. Be sure to let us know if you have any questions for Victor…we’re here to help out.

By: Steve McCadden

Steve McCadden — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:58:00 +0000

Your timing is impeccable. I am fairly new to road cycling and I had a very similar thing happen to me. I think you just solved my problem. Thanks guys.