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................Caused by a rear puncture at around 50mph, in an area where it was very difficult to pull over.
Things got very squirrelly for bit, but eventually got to an area where I could pull over to the side. From puncture to total deflation was about 5 secs (seemed to be), with a rapid decay in handling, until I could literally feel the tire moving and only being held on by the bead. But at no time did I ever feel as though I was in any danger, or even remotely heading beyond control.
I bled speed off easily, and once down to about 15mph or so, limp along until I could safely get off the carriageway.
Once off there, I called my wife to bring the tire repair kit. One bottle of sealant, and a few minutes on the 12v compressor, and I was ready to get on my way home. On that trip she handled as normal (below 50mph).
I think it's a testament to the soundness of the Burgs design, and the Michelin City Grip I have on, that nothing untoward happened.
Just for the record, the tire had been on for about 2,000miles (I normally run at 36psi), and had plenty of life left in it. A replacement City Grip ($62-95, plus $7.16 for a new valve, from Bike Bandit) is on order, and I'm going to have a go at replacing it myself. Aslo got some Dynabeads on order, and looking forward to trying them out!
Things got very squirrelly for bit, but eventually got to an area where I could pull over to the side. From puncture to total deflation was about 5 secs (seemed to be), with a rapid decay in handling, until I could literally feel the tire moving and only being held on by the bead. But at no time did I ever feel as though I was in any danger, or even remotely heading beyond control.
I bled speed off easily, and once down to about 15mph or so, limp along until I could safely get off the carriageway.
Once off there, I called my wife to bring the tire repair kit. One bottle of sealant, and a few minutes on the 12v compressor, and I was ready to get on my way home. On that trip she handled as normal (below 50mph).
I think it's a testament to the soundness of the Burgs design, and the Michelin City Grip I have on, that nothing untoward happened.
Just for the record, the tire had been on for about 2,000miles (I normally run at 36psi), and had plenty of life left in it. A replacement City Grip ($62-95, plus $7.16 for a new valve, from Bike Bandit) is on order, and I'm going to have a go at replacing it myself. Aslo got some Dynabeads on order, and looking forward to trying them out!
