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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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If you can afford it, buy a new one. If not, take it easy and keep an eye on it till you can afford to replace it.
 
Old Nov 2, 2013 | 05:26 PM
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A tire that old...use it to push the bike on a trailer on your way to get a new one put on.
 
Old Nov 2, 2013 | 06:59 PM
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Buying a new one is good advice.
 
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The money you spent ten years ago is long forgotten but the price it "could" cost you today, will be long remembered if it fails.
 
Old Nov 3, 2013 | 11:20 AM
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thanks guys!i guess i knew the answer.........better safe than sorry!
 
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