Sealant for flat on tubular
09-05-13, 07:24 AM
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Sealant for flat on tubular
I'm thinking about getting a new set of wheels and am contemplating going with tubulars. I would use them for everyday use. My question is: can you carry a small can of sealant that will fit in an under saddle bag to repair flats while on a ride?
I'm not wanting to get into a tubular vs clincher debate. Just trying to get info on how much space I'm going to need to safeguard from getting stranded & having to call the wife to pick me up. I'd rather not carry a spare tire if possible.
I'm not wanting to get into a tubular vs clincher debate. Just trying to get info on how much space I'm going to need to safeguard from getting stranded & having to call the wife to pick me up. I'd rather not carry a spare tire if possible.
09-05-13, 07:31 AM
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You can. Vittoria Pitstop is inflater/sealent all in one. Or you can use something like Stan's.
In my experience, these work sometimes, depending on the nature of the flat.
Unless you're willing to walk, or call for a ride, you still need to carry a spare tubular.
In my experience, these work sometimes, depending on the nature of the flat.
Unless you're willing to walk, or call for a ride, you still need to carry a spare tubular.
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09-05-13, 07:37 AM
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I use Tufo sealant in my tubulars. Will deal with up to a 2mm hole or tear very well. I put it in after installing the tire and it finds any punctures pretty well on its own.
09-05-13, 07:40 AM
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I ride tubulars all the time. I carry Stan's and super glue with me. I use the super glue to seal up the tire tread first. Then I put in some Stans to seal from the inside.
I suggest carrying a pump or multiple CO2 cartridges as you need the air pressure to force the Stans into the holes.
I suggest carrying a pump or multiple CO2 cartridges as you need the air pressure to force the Stans into the holes.
09-05-13, 08:22 AM
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I ride tubulars all the time. I carry Stan's and super glue with me. I use the super glue to seal up the tire tread first. Then I put in some Stans to seal from the inside.
I suggest carrying a pump or multiple CO2 cartridges as you need the air pressure to force the Stans into the holes.
I suggest carrying a pump or multiple CO2 cartridges as you need the air pressure to force the Stans into the holes.
09-05-13, 08:24 AM
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+1 I carry a small bottle of Stans No tubes and super glue, but I do prefill my tubulars with 30ml of stans, which seals most holes
Always carry a phone and credit card for the taxi when you can't fix cuts in the side wall.
Always carry a phone and credit card for the taxi when you can't fix cuts in the side wall.
09-05-13, 11:06 AM
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In theory, yes. The time I tried it, no. Cafe Latex is what I hoped would save my ride, but didn't.
