Today I rode to cardiac rehab and back on my single-speed Sears Ted Williams Free Spirit!
Originally Posted by
Chuckk
4 miles - 4 FLATS!
NOT the tires that caused the flats, but the stupid, too skinny rim strips that were on the brand new wheels. Of course, the tires are pretty well ruined now from riding on them.
Ouch! I carry 2 tubes AND a patch kit because I've had 3 flats in a day. Rim strips suck, I never use them.
I buy photo gaffer tape, a heavy cloth based adhesive roll for 19. bucks, tear it to width, wrap the rim twice and cut out the valve hole. A roll will last 5-10 years and I build a lot of wheels...