Originally Posted by Ekdog (Post 14982832)

Now, if possible, I'd like to get back to discussing the issues. I trust you'll be able to do that in a civilized manner.

Originally Posted by Ekdog (Post 14982219)

Why the hostility, rudeness and name calling? Just because I happen to believe there is a big difference between single-use plastics and those used in more durable goods? If you disagree with me, okay, but why the disparaging comments?

Originally Posted by spivonious (Post 14978212)

Just don't ride over the glass! ;)

Originally Posted by SnowJob (Post 14983689)

You see, glass murdered his parents when he was just a boy; now, he's sworn vengeance on glass and anyone who defends glass.

I suggest you watch your back, my friend.

Originally Posted by tergal (Post 14984228)

I see a big movie deal in his future!!


On topic , i gave up on avoiding it . I added a tyrer liner to my already puntuce resitant tyres and now i just have to watch out for nails, metal wire and bougainvillea vines .

Originally Posted by SlimRider (Post 14981657)

+1

This is excellent advice!

Originally Posted by EmeralDQueen (Post 14977692)

I was so worried today while I was riding my bike, for the first time I've seen so many broken glass and debris all over the place, almost all the road...

Last week I took the precaution to buy a spare inner tube just in case, but I still worry cause like it or not there is always the chance to get in trouble on the road.

Now My question is do I need more than the spare inner tube for safety and quick fixing? Just trying to carry the necessary, I also carry a pump.

Originally Posted by Ekdog (Post 14984482)

Even though I use the highly puncture resistant Marathon Plus tires, I still try to avoid running oven glass, but if I do, I stop and have a look to make sure I haven't picked up any shards. If I see any, I knock them off with a gloved hand or stick before they've had a chance to work their way in. This may be overkill, but it's a habit I picked up back in the 70's, before tires such as the Marathon Plus existed. Something's working because I very rarely have punctures.

Originally Posted by Ekdog (Post 14984482)

Even though I use the highly puncture resistant Marathon Plus tires, I still try to avoid running oven glass, but if I do, I stop and have a look to make sure I haven't picked up any shards. If I see any, I knock them off with a gloved hand or stick before they've had a chance to work their way in. This may be overkill, but it's a habit I picked up back in the 70's, before tires such as the Marathon Plus existed. Something's working because I very rarely have punctures.

Originally Posted by EmeralDQueen (Post 14984565)

Some of you recommend self healing tires or self sealing tubes, I wonder where can I get those since I don't have any bike shops around were I live. Just have a Big Walmart or some other big stores. Of course you all going to say online...

Originally Posted by CB HI (Post 14982853)

Failures to view the big picture.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Glass...nt-94821.shtml

Glass manufacturing:
Two types of air emissions are generated: those from the combustion of fuel for operating the glass-melting furnaces, and fine particulates from the vaporization and recrystallization of materials in the melt. The main emissions are sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulates, which can contain heavy metals such as arsenic and lead. Particulates from lead crystal manufacture can have a lead content of 20–60% and an arsenic content of 0.5–2%. Certain specialty glasses can produce releases of hydrogen chloride (HCl), hydrogen fluoride (HF), arsenic, boron, and lead from raw materials. Container, pressing, and blowing operations produce a periodic mist when the hot gob comes into contact with the release agent used on the molds. Some releases of particulates will take place in tapping. Lead glass manufacture may result in lead emissions of about 2–5 kg/t. In all cases, the concentration of heavy metals and other pollutants in the raw flue gas mainly depends on the type of fuel used, the composition of the feed material, and the portion of recycled glass. High input of sulfates or potassium nitrate may increase emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, respectively. Where nitrate is used, more than two thirds of the introduced nitrogen may be emitted as nitrogen oxides. The use of heavy metals as coloring or decoloring agents will increase emissions of these metals.

Originally Posted by The Chemist (Post 14988069)

Because plastic manufacturing is SO much better for the environment, right? :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by The Chemist (Post 14988069)

Because plastic manufacturing is SO much better for the environment, right? :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by acidfast7 (Post 14980041)

or have citizens that don't smash bottles.

Originally Posted by EmeralDQueen (Post 14990704)

Oh No!!! While I was riding today again I've tried to avoid the glass and I almost crash to another biker, to prevent from crashing with him cause we were in a a very busy road I was in the inner part of the sidewalk and there was a wall my arm went straight to it like a sanding wall. OUCH!!!!! My arm hurts a little :( I had to apply some healing cream cause is like a minor burn.

I'm starting to not like glass at all :notamused:...I will follow some advice ASAP. I will be always having this problem, the city I live in through out the years has come very trash polluted were ever you go.

OUCH!!!! :cry:

Originally Posted by erig007 (Post 14978575)

Here are some puncture proof tires
http://www.thecycler.net/photos/nu_t...e-w600h395.jpg

Originally Posted by acidfast7 (Post 14980041)

or have citizens that don't smash bottles.

Originally Posted by BassNotBass (Post 14990941)

This is by far the easiest 'fix' yet mentioned.

Originally Posted by CB HI (Post 14988096)

So you want to continue the thread hijack?
But you are right, plastic manufacturing causes less air pollution. How is air pollution control in China?

Can we get back on topic now?

Originally Posted by scroca (Post 14991241)

These don't work. In fact they are dangerous because they will roll off your rim. If you are lucky, like I was, it will happen in a low speed corner. God help you if it happens on a descent.

I know erig007 was probably joking, but I feel compelled to warn others away from these things. They ought to be illegal.

Originally Posted by Ekdog (Post 14992133)

You are the one that brought up a solution to broken glass on the streets (plastic bottles)

Originally Posted by CB HI (Post 14992195)

Which was precisely on topic and you had to hijack the thread with an environmental rant having nothing to do with problems with glass causing flats. Get back on topic please.

Originally Posted by ekdog (Post 14995512)

going over to plastic bottles is not a viable alternative because of the impact it would have on the environment. I won't be bullied by the likes of you.