Preventing thorn flats?
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Preventing thorn flats?
Is there something I can use to help prevent flats from thorns? I've had three in less than a week and it sucks.
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Last edited by Face-Plant; 06-22-09 at 08:06 AM. Reason: added Slime Single Liner URL
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+1 on the Kevlar Spinskins. I've used 'em and was happy with 'em.
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The Slime tire liners work.
I used those, with a combination of those superthick "armored" tubes with the slime tube sealant inside them for a while. Never had any flats, just the tires were a lot heavier...
I ditched the real heavy stuff when I started racing.
I used those, with a combination of those superthick "armored" tubes with the slime tube sealant inside them for a while. Never had any flats, just the tires were a lot heavier...
I ditched the real heavy stuff when I started racing.
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So could I possibly buy three of these for two 29" wheels? Use one strip as a cut and patch piece to fill the gap of putting a 26" liner in a 29" wheel?
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For years I've been using previous flatted tubes to line my tires. Slice a tube all the way around the inside like it were a fish being gutted. Snip the stem off. Stick it in the tire. Take another tube that will be inflated and line the inside of the sliced tube with the good tube. Make sure it's partially inflated so it holds the sliced tube in place as you install the good tube. Seat the tire, inflate to desired pressure. I've put up to three of these in my tires at different times. Once in a while, inspect te tire for intrusions that may penetrate but don't puncture. 1 tube=$3. Very cheap protection.
An advantage is that the first liner will usually stick to the inside of the tire after it's been in there awhile. Seldom do I flat, and even less do I patch.
An advantage is that the first liner will usually stick to the inside of the tire after it's been in there awhile. Seldom do I flat, and even less do I patch.
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Wow, I've been browsing the internet and haven't found squat for a 29'er. The only thing I could recommend would be a self sealing smart tube??? I have these on my road bike because my tires are JUNK and they've been holding out.
Just a thought.
I'll keep looking for stuff and I'll check around at our LBS to see if they can recommend anything.
Just a thought.
I'll keep looking for stuff and I'll check around at our LBS to see if they can recommend anything.
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Wow, I've been browsing the internet and haven't found squat for a 29'er. The only thing I could recommend would be a self sealing smart tube??? I have these on my road bike because my tires are JUNK and they've been holding out.
Just a thought.
I'll keep looking for stuff and I'll check around at our LBS to see if they can recommend anything.
Just a thought.
I'll keep looking for stuff and I'll check around at our LBS to see if they can recommend anything.
That's against my religion.
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I still do it. Cheapest, best way to go.