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Old 04-19-12 | 06:52 PM
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Standard or self-sealing tubes?

Wondering if I should go for just standard or the self-sealing tire tubes? I can get standards for $5 or self-sealing for $8. Thoughts?
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Old 04-19-12 | 07:01 PM
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Get one of each. Put the $8 tube on the rear wheel.
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Old 04-19-12 | 08:03 PM
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heh interesting option. Why put self-sealing on rear only?
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I used self-sealing and had a nightmare... after a few months the sealant leaked out of the valve and clogged it up! Not exactly clever....
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Yeah I think I'm going to go with standard tubes and Mr Tuffy liners.
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