Tires and tubes
#2
Originally Posted by thecolltyler
What kind of tires and tube are you guys running in your bikes?
Is anyone using thorn resistant tubes or anything thicker than the normal tubes?
Thanks
Is anyone using thorn resistant tubes or anything thicker than the normal tubes?
Thanks
. i usually try to get away with "regular" thickness tubes. i will probably have to change this once out west...
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Tomac Mountain Bikes | Light-Bikes l Magura USA | Industry Nine | Schwalbe Tires | Caffélatex
Tomac Mountain Bikes | Light-Bikes l Magura USA | Industry Nine | Schwalbe Tires | Caffélatex
#4
Because I am !
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 74
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From: Northwestern WV
Bikes: 05' Giant AC and Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc
I've been through quite a few tire / tube combinations and
have settled on the following:
Tires : IRC Backcountry
Tubes: Bulk purchased regular IRC tubes (cheap)
I've still got some of the 10 tubes I purchased last year.
Have had very few problems with thorns on the Backcountry's
and ride a bunch of seldom used trails that have a lot of debre
on them. I run lower pressures because of all the rocks and
roots we have here in WV and most the flats I've had
are in those real nasty areas when I end up pinch flatting.
ODN
have settled on the following:
Tires : IRC Backcountry
Tubes: Bulk purchased regular IRC tubes (cheap)
I've still got some of the 10 tubes I purchased last year.
Have had very few problems with thorns on the Backcountry's
and ride a bunch of seldom used trails that have a lot of debre
on them. I run lower pressures because of all the rocks and
roots we have here in WV and most the flats I've had
are in those real nasty areas when I end up pinch flatting.
ODN
#5
Member

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 38
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I've tried a few things and haven't yet found anything better than my stock Specialized Adrenalines. Jury's still out here...
2 years ago, I went thru 3 tubes in 1 ride. Bought some Stan's and haven't had a SINGLE flat since. All I can say.
2 years ago, I went thru 3 tubes in 1 ride. Bought some Stan's and haven't had a SINGLE flat since. All I can say.





