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How To Survive a Torn Tire Casing

Friday December 3, 2004

Have you ever been stranded on a trail with a broken down bike? There are plenty of ways for it to happen. Especially if you aren't prepared with the right tools and supplies. Something as simple as a flat or torn tire casing can make for a tough trip home.

You should always be prepared for a flat, but a torn tire casing or sidewall can add some additional trouble if the tube blows through it. Read How To Survive a Torn Mountain Bike Tire Casing and next time it happens, you'll know what to do instead of the walk of shame back to the trailhead.

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