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Old 02-06-10, 10:28 AM
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A kevlar belt by itself probably does reduce your risk of punctures, but nothing really eliminates it.

There's a product in the USA called Mr Tuffy; not sure if it's available where you live, though I'd imagine there's something like it. It's a belt that fits between your tire and tube. It is effective against punctures from most road debris, but of course will do nothing for snakebite flats, puncture-weed flats, that sort of thing. It also really changes the feel of your ride--you'll have to decide whether you prioritize ride quality or puncture proofing.

Schwalbe's Marathon Plus tire has a reputation for being heavy but bulletproof; in Schwalbe's line, I believe anything with "plus" in the name has a puncture-resistant layer in the tread.
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