Can we talk about my core memory of trying to fix my bike with chewing gum?

I thought gum would hold the wheel on... it did not, and now I laugh every time I see a wobbly bike because I know that struggle.

4 comments

4 Comments

robert_fox43mo ago

What made you think gum was strong enough for a bike wheel?

henryp402mo ago

Read somewhere it's a bad roadside hack, which kinda proves @henrydixon's point about it just snapping.

milesk273mo ago

I remember a guy at the bike shop telling me about this one time. He said someone came in with gum stuck in their wheel, and everyone laughed. But honestly, is it really that bad? It's just a temporary fix, not a permanent solution. People get so worked up over small things like this. It's not like the bike exploded or anything.

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henrydixon3mo ago

Gum in a bike wheel? That's like using tape to fix a flat tire. @robert_fox4 has a point, gum isn't built for that kind of stress. It'll just melt or snap once you hit a bump. Honestly, it's more about the principle than the actual risk, but still a dumb idea.