They told me the valve was fine and there were no punctures on it but it's clearly not right. Not sure if it was guaranteed but I did pay for it. Will ask Mr LC if he kept the receipt.
Am just a bit worried that it'll blow out if I keep riding it while its going down. Will pumping it up before every ride keep the tyre undamaged?
And don't worry about insulting me...I know nowt about the technicalities and Mr LC's not here to ask.
How much do you think I'll pay for a wheel 2nd hand?
(And remember...it's poo-PHOBIC...not poo-freak. Don't tar me with your brush Dodgy-Deano!

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