Slime Tube
08-15-07, 03:01 PM
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Slime Tube
Not sure why (since I'd heard so many people here having problems with them) but I decided to try a Slime tube last time my front tube got too worn out to repair. I have had nothing but excellent results with it. Noticed a bit of weight gain but not enough to cause me any concerns on the trails. No poke flats, no pinch flats in a variety of riding conditions. One thing I really like is that I only have to top off that tire with air about once for every three or four times I do the rear (no Slime tube) tire. The Slime seems to plug the presta and it takes a bit of 'ooomph' on the pump to pop the slime plug from the valve (which is probably why it holds air so well). Anyway, I've been happy with it so far.
08-15-07, 03:26 PM
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Not sure why (since I'd heard so many people here having problems with them) but I decided to try a Slime tube last time my front tube got too worn out to repair. I have had nothing but excellent results with it. Noticed a bit of weight gain but not enough to cause me any concerns on the trails. No poke flats, no pinch flats in a variety of riding conditions. One thing I really like is that I only have to top off that tire with air about once for every three or four times I do the rear (no Slime tube) tire. The Slime seems to plug the presta and it takes a bit of 'ooomph' on the pump to pop the slime plug from the valve (which is probably why it holds air so well). Anyway, I've been happy with it so far.
Oh, and with my special tire; I don't have to ever top it off with more air.
08-15-07, 04:21 PM
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An inspired choice
Ooooh Spendy! I've always been a cheap SOB I've stuck with plain ol' 78% nitrogen all these years
Ooooh Spendy! I've always been a cheap SOB I've stuck with plain ol' 78% nitrogen all these years
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why nitrogen?
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08-16-07, 08:22 AM
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Oh well, it wasn't intended for everybody; just those who might have been wondering about the tube (as I was).PS: Great Grains with Almonds w/fresh blackberries and peaches this morning.
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