I just talked to one of my buddies who recently got back into riding after taking about 20 years off. He started about a year ago, weighing in at about 280 pounds, give or take. He is now down below 240. He has averaged over 100 miles per week for the last 52+ weeks. I'm sure I've mentioned him before.
The reason why I bring it up is because he rides 700 x 23 tires and rarely flats. He recently went over 1,500 miles without a flat, and he rides daily over his 700 foot gravel driveway as well. He inflates to 120psi religiously.
He suggested asking if fusnik is using a tool to put the tire on after changing the tube.
So I guess it might be helpful if fussie continues to have problems to outline what he does to fix a flat or install a new tube and tire and see if there is a problem with the process.
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