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Old 04-06-05, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by powers2b
Your tube doesn't slide around inside your tire.
Why would a mylar boot?
Two seasons @ over 100 miles / week sort of speaks for itself.

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Well, the tube doesn't have "anywhere to go", so to speak, because every section of the tube is attached to a neighboring section as well as being pressed forcibly against the rim or tire.

I agree that the performance of the mylar boot speaks for itself. Guess I'll give it a try next time.
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