Originally Posted by
Lot's Knife
PaulH hasn't flatted in 20,000+ miles. Maybe he'll chime in.
Either the thicker tubes work, or tire liners work, or both. I can't discern the efficacy of each because I use both. No flats in 7,000 miles.
Having a mirror might help, too, allowing you to move left with confidence when able. A lot of pointy things are blown right, toward the curb, where they await you.
well maybe heavy duty tire tubes do work. i already had on my bike panaracer pasela tourguide tires, which have kevlar lining, that i bought from harris cyclery, and i got a flat with far less than 7000 miles on them with a standard tire tube.
i can estimate i had maybe 2000 miles or so before i got my flat.