Bontrager self-sealing tubes suck
I bought a bontrager self sealing mtb tube about 2 weeks ago because they didnt have the regular spec. tubes i buy...
I thought as they were self sealing I needn't carry spares. How wrong I was. Ssssss...... and green gloop fizzing out of my tyre all over the trail. Definitely did not reseal the puncture. Useless. Walked 3 miles in mtb shoes to train station and got a train home. Thankyou bontrager. Any chance I can get a refund here or did I do something wrong? |
Bontrager Jones XC suck as well.
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specialized sucks
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Originally Posted by superted
I thought as they were self sealing I needn't carry spares.
Always carry a spare. |
Originally Posted by superted
Definitely did not reseal the puncture.
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Easy biking rules to avoid being SOL:
1. Always carry a spare tube and pump. Some flats can not be patched. 2. Always carry an extra Power Link & multi-tool w/ chain tool. 3. Always carry cell phone and credit card. Breaking these rules will result in either a long walk in your spd shoes or hitching a ride with a "friendly" trucker named "Bubba". |
I guess that's good to hear or not ? I'd considered such tubes,Imay or may not try them. I haven't had flats lately so much,there was a time though... I DO like my Specialized Armidillos, so far, I reckon the jury's still out on them too.
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Originally Posted by probable556
Easy biking rules to avoid being SOL:
1. Always carry cell phone and credit card.
Originally Posted by probable556
Breaking these rules will result in either a long walk in your spd shoes or hitching a ride with a "friendly" trucker named "Bubba".
Tube a lube. Woouldn't want to come up dry & SOL , dig it. :) |
Hate to say it but it is not the tubes that Suck- It is the Bontrager name that has been attached to it. Bontrager quality is not that good, and neither are the parts. I am afraid that if it has the bontrager name on it- I do not buy it.
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Sorry to hear about your situation and I just went tubeless :eek: but could not use the Jones XC tire because they wouldn't "stretch" over the rim reasonably. It took 2 guys at the LBS so I went with Continental Explorers and the Super Juice from Bontrager but I have not had a flat. I really doubt the Juice can seal a big hole like Stan's is supposed to. I really like the Conties but I keep my spare handy and will be ready if the Juice just leaks all over the ground.
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It's not Bontrager that sucks, it's the slime they put in the tube.
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Originally Posted by probable556
Easy biking rules to avoid being SOL:
1. Always carry a spare tube and pump. Some flats can not be patched. 2. Always carry an extra Power Link & multi-tool w/ chain tool. 3. Always carry cell phone and credit card. Breaking these rules will result in either a long walk in your spd shoes or hitching a ride with a "friendly" trucker named "Bubba". |
Go tubeless, and use Stans sealant. Since I've used this set-up (many years now)- I'VE NEVER HAD A FLAT TIRE ... NEVER! As a bonus, you can run very low tire pressures when the going is muddy/slick. Having stated that - I STILL CARRY A TUBE. I've not had to use it yet, but it's nice to know it's there.
... Brad |
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