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As a hypothetical example, let's say I post a question; "My tyre keeps going flat. I've checked there's no nails in it. What could be wrong ?"
I'll get a couple of replies, such as "Check the valve isn't leaking" or "Check there aren't evil pixies stealing the air while you're not looking".
Then I'll get one; "Check there isn't a nail in the tyre".
It seems a bit rude to say I already mentioned that in the first post and make them look foolish, when they are obviously just trying to be helpful.
It also seems a bit rude to ignore them and not thank them for their effort.
What is the correct response ?
Gaggia bean to cup machine.
Quote their answer, then re-quote your OP underneath.
job done
[i]conti vert pros[/i] in a retro stylee
The correct response would be to recheck the tyre for a single nail - you've stated that you checked it for multiple nails, not singular.
Conti vert pro
Sometimes people will even repeat what you've put in your original post!
I hate that.
They turn anti-clockwise
Its there way of letting you know they are an idiot so you can easily ignore everything they type
baby robin
What is the correct response ?
Lay into them to make them feel as stupid as possible. It's the STW way.
Muddy
simply ignore
You should check the tyre for nails.
Tinbred
molgrips - Member
What is the correct response ?
Lay into them to make them feel as stupid as possible. It's the STW way.
The Big Hitter Force is strong in this one.
Have you really checked it thoroughly? Might be worth checking it again just in case.
Sometimes people will even repeat what you've put in your original post!
I hate that
Not read all the replys but i'd start out by checking for nails first.
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We're too busy checking grammar to bother with content
... but they probably mean "look properly for nails" but don't want you to think that they consider you to be an idiot
Volvo for sale?
I had the same problem, an allen key a bit of a heave and it was sorted.
is there a nail in the tyre..?
It WON'T take off
It doesn't matter how you respond, they probably won't read it. (-:
My pet peeve is posts from folk who've read the OP and hit 'reply' without so much as a cursory glance at the previous discussion.
I struggle with long sentences.
It doesn't matter how you respond, they probably won't read it.
Let me just be the first to say that I don't like posts from folk who've read the OP and hit 'reply' without looking at the previous discussion.
so irritating
Have you checked for a broken frame rubbing on the tyre ?
🙂
Tinbred
+1
MTFU
The worst is when they reply to the OP, but the point has already been made. Sometimes more than once.
TJ goes into orbit
Get over yourself?
Wee in their shoes
have you checked the chain is aligned properly?
See your GP but its about £4.
TBH - catchy title + people with limited time O.P?
Just remember it is only an Internet forum - relax! 🙂
Bombers?
glitchy bump.
Have you checked your tyre for screws?
Have you tried using coal in your log burning stove?
I struggle with long sentences, but clearly it seems a bit rude for you to say you already mentioned that in the first post and make them look foolish, when they are obviously just trying to be helpful.
*not read the previous replies*
The worst is when they reply to the OP, but the point has already been made. Sometimes more than once. It's almost as if they haven't read previous posts 😉
The worst is when they reply to the OP, but the point has already been made. Sometimes more than once. It's almost as if they haven't read previous posts
I care more about the proliferation of completely pointless threads and posts. Of which this is a perfect example.
Having said that I care more, I still don't care much.
If you haven't read my post already, I wouldn't bother.
andrewh - Member
The worst is when they reply to the OP, but the point has already been made. Sometimes more than once. It's almost as if they haven't read previous posts
I'm presuming that's wink of irony...
have you checked the tyre for opaque nails?
evil air stealing pixies.what,how ,when....can you set traps for these nasty little folk? do the police know about them. going to bury my wheels and lucky charms in the garden
Lay into them to make them feel as stupid as possible. It's the STW way.
Most of the time, people are helpful when it comes to answering questions about bicycles. You do get some rude comments, but it is reasonably balanced.
Having an opinion though? HOW DARE YOU, THIS IS STW!
I've come to the conclusion that most of the people who regularly post in the chat forum are dicks.
[i]I've come to the conclusion that most of the people who regularly post in the chat forum are dicks. [/i]
does that count as an opinion?
HOW DARE YOU, THIS IS STW!
I've come to the conclusion that most of the people who regularly post in the chat forum are dicks.
I came to that conclusion in about 2001, hence my user name. Always makes me smile when people accuse me of 'living up to my name'.
Anyway, to the OP's original question: Skodas and Seats are all Audis underneath.
Your grass could do with a cut
Sometimes I think my posts are invisible. Or written in a strange dialect.
Don't fix the puncture, buy a 29er instead
Add name to killfile
INRAT
Lose weight. You don't see any fat vegans do you? Go vegan. No problems with tyre's going flat then.
What was the question?
I struggle with long sentences
what tyres for nail collecting?
Definitely 1x10.
Is the nail aligned with valve and logo?
Have you seen that Youtube video of the eagle?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE0Q904gtMI
650b and a packet of Chilli heatwave Dorito's.
I'm presuming that's wink of irony...
There's no fooling you, Patriot!
Go 29er, that way you have more air to loose in the first place.....
(also more room to fit nails in the tread, which can be handy in icey conditions)
CHILL. This isn't work. If you want metrotonic/mm-perfect posts go over to the Scientists forum..
I blame thatcher
Are you sure it's a flat and not just a CGI fake?
if a nail caused your puncture he may have run off afterwards
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I had a PC problem with a new windows install(no sound), put a post on a forum detailing it... Mentioned that I still had the old install on disc and that when I rolled back to that, the sound worked. How long did it take for someone to suggest that the speakers weren't plugged in?
What about a thorn in the tyre?
no I haven't worked out a route yet
Are you running tubeless?
Were the speakers plugged in?
always look for a nail with a tyre on the end of it
Cotic Soul or Orange Five!
I'm pretty sure they come with crown races.
To be honest most of the threads are totally pointless hence the negative response
such people get.
And to be honest just whey would you ask such an stupid question.
Can you not think for yourself !!!
How come only ONE of the tyres is flat, but the other one is fine? Has to be a conspiracy.
You're technique for checking the tyre for nails is wrong. I never have any bother with my checking technique.