Hello all. My husband recently got a new ficed gear bike. It is a Specialized Langster, I think a 2006 model, bought new from a reputable shop. He just loves it!

However, he has had several flat tires since he got it. He rides it everywhere, commuting, recreation, fixie rides with the other fixie kids, and avoids any gravel paths. But he has had so many flats I just can't believe it! The first within 2 hours of buying and riding home from the shop, a few more within the last few weeks, then he had 3 flats within 36 hours this weekend! Is this normal? Is there a special kind of tire or tube we can consider?

Thanks for helping this fixie widow who knows nothing about them, and wouldn't give up her 21 speeds for the world.