Originally Posted by
SethB
So I patched the hole.. There were a bunch of tiny tiny tiny thorns in the tire. I removed all of them. Hopefully it has air in it in the morning. I just felt it was the tube (again) because the first time the front deflated on me, there was nothing in the tire. Also, when patching a hole, ensure the patch is on the tube before putting it back in the tire.......
But I will keep an eye on it. I did the back not too long ago. The tires on Bontrager, which I thought was a good brand. Could maybe getting a newer tire help with the small flats? I also read latex inner tubes are more flexible, thus causing less pin hole flats. The rim tape is good and no issues there though. Last thing, how did someone get slime in their presta valves? I feel like slime might actually help these tiny holes. We put some in my roommates schrader tubes and he has zero issues even with moderate trail riding here in FL.
...if you are getting a lot of flats from small thorns, you can do some good by going to a tyre with a puncture resistant belt as one of the casing layers. It's kind of a decision you have to make personally, because most of those seem to ride a little stiffer and with less road feel.
But for utilitarian purposes, they work pretty well. Some of them work really well.
Latex inner tubes are expensive and a PIA because they lose air much faster while sitting overnight..