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Re:New bike chain claims to be faster, more durable by NLips on Sunday November 29, 2020 @04:09AM (#25243952)
The only reasons for needing to reinflate every day should be:

1) using latex inner tubes. They’re lighter, but don’t hold air so well. Fine for racing, impractical for normal use

2) a slow puncture

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Re:New bike chain claims to be faster, more durable by jacquesm on Sunday November 29, 2020 @04:38AM (#25244062)
3) broken valve

4) badly seated valve tip (dirt?)

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