I Had a Flat :-(
It was the second flat tire I've had since installing latex tubes. I'd gone for years without a flat while using butyl tubes.
I thought I'd try the latex tubes as a way to either shed some weight and perhaps improve performance or "the feel" while riding. The tubes were noticeably different than the butyl tubes. Perhaps it was just their sound or perhaps they did have a more lively feeling.
The first one to die was the rear. No surprise there, it's always the rear that flats. As it flattened and as I tried to stop, the tube actually ripped, like a small blow out. I did not even try to repair it.
Then, last weekend, the front tire spontaneously flatted, too. It just decided to leak near the stem. The leak is in a spot that might be repairable,... maybe.
I think I am done with latex tubes. It reminded me of using tubular tire - a great ride but terrible reliability.
As nice as they are, needing to pump them up before every single ride is a nuisance. Having so many flats is also a pain.