Down I go :(

[fossyant]

They will fix it up for you but there will be a charge. Their may not be if they found that the tube was defective, but an instant puncture, quite often can result in further damage to the tube and rim, both needing replacing.

I've had that happen before. TBH you falling off was likely to be your lack of 'skill' with the new bike. Front punctures are a bit scary, but are controllable from the speed you were doing, not so from 40 mph.

Pop in and ask them to check it over for you, but do expect a charge. Punctures do happen, and there is some right crap on the roads. Some areas suffer more from flints being on the road, and these take your tyres out quick. Round here it's either glass or hawthorn spikes.

 

[Col5632]

Geeso, only had the bike 24 hours and its half wrecked already

Hopefully they atleast sort the bike out at cost and hopefully you aint feeling too sore after it all, seems like a bit of bad luck

 

[Fubar]

Hard to bear, though at least now it is marked you won't worry so much about it Hope you are ok and you get the bike sorted, by whatever method. See you on the next CC Ecosse.

 

[defy-one]

The positive if they don't swap it and repair instead, is the scratches will stop it being nicked! :-)

 

[Risex4]

Scratches - as hard as they can be to bare at first - are what makes the bikes yours. I know the story behind every scratch, nick and slight dent on my bike.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Scratches - as hard as they can be to bear at first - are a pain in the ass.

I don't want any 'battle' scars on my bikes thank you. I have one on the CAAD that was caused when some muppet knocked it over, I don't want anymore, or the stories that apparently go behind them.

You will get sorted one way or another, but I too suspect you will have to put your hand in your pocket, l've had loads of punctures that couldn't be pinpointed to what the cause was, this sounds like one of those instances coupled with inexperience and possibly over exuberance.

It's all part of lifes rich tapestry my friend, learn, fettle and move on.

 

[GlasgowGaryH]

I met a nice cyclist today who suggest that I get a pair of red tyres. I was thinking of something like this: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/schwalbe-lugano-road-tyre/

I got a set in black if you want them, off a new bike,free of charge. Black tyres on red bike look good

 

[Deleted member 20519]

I got a set in black if you want them, off a new bike,free of charge. Black tyres on red bike look good

Really? That would be ideal!

 

[snorri]

If the tyre / tube did fail, though, that's different.

That's what I understood from the OP.
I've had a few punctures in my time but these have never resulted in a crash, although I recall witnessing a tyre split and the tube popping out and stopping the wheel turning, which is what I assumed had happened in this case.

 

[mikmurray]

I met a nice cyclist today who suggest that I get a pair of red tyres. I was thinking of something like this: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/schwalbe-lugano-road-tyre/

i had these tyres and i would highly recommend them, puncture proof, easy to put on, looked good and the ride was smooth, awesome buy for the price, when i get my new bike i will be getting the same tyres again.
great tyres

 

[GlasgowGaryH]

They are yours if you want them,they might even be Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick I am not sure and cant get out to shed at moment. Its pouring down at moment. Will take a look when it stops

 

[smokeysmoo]

i had these tyres and i would highly recommend them, puncture proof RESISTANT, easy to put on, looked good and the ride was smooth, awesome buy for the price, when i get my new bike i will be getting the same tyres again.

FTFY

 

[GlasgowGaryH]

I got a set in black if you want them, off a new bike,free of charge. Black tyres on red bike look good

All I can see at the moment is a pair of Vittoria Zaffiro Pro tyres. I have 1 lugano tyre but can not see the other one. You are welcome to have the Zaffiros if you want them as I said free of charge. Colour black.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

All I can see at the moment is a pair of Vittoria Zaffiro Pro tyres. I have 1 lugano tyre but can not see the other one. You are welcome to have the Zaffiros if you want them as I said free of charge. Colour black.

Sounds good, are they 700x23c? Let me know if you find the Luganos

 

[GlasgowGaryH]

Yes they are 700x23 off a new bike. I will take a better look in shed when I get home from work tomorrow for other tyre. Its still raining and so dark out at moment, my torch battery needs replacing