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Forum: Commuting
10-20-23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,157
Posted By rekmeyata

Before I retired last month I had been commuting...

Before I retired last month I had been commuting on bike for many years, and all I ever used were decent flat resistant tires, nothing outstanding, but stuff like my last tires were Specialize...
Forum: Commuting
10-20-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,157
Posted By rekmeyata

Paying $200 for a pair of those Tannus Armor...

Paying $200 for a pair of those Tannus Armor things is not remotely worth the money vs simply fixing a flat for 30 cents. I don't get that many flats in a year to make me scratch my head and go,...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,157
Posted By rekmeyata

Depends on what you want. The Conti will be...

Depends on what you want. The Conti will be lighter and perhaps roll faster, but it won't last as long nor be as puncture resistant. It's all about what you want in a tire.

I read some reviews...
Forum: Commuting
10-10-23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,157
Posted By rekmeyata

Reviews said that the Gaadi tube has a flat spot...

Reviews said that the Gaadi tube has a flat spot once inside the tire and inflated, what's been your experience with that tube.
Forum: Commuting
10-06-23, 09:50 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,157
Posted By rekmeyata

By the way, there is a easy way to fix most flats...

By the way, there is a easy way to fix most flats that was taught to me when I was 8 years old by a 60 something neighbor. In most cases you can repair a flat without ever taking the wheel off the...
Forum: Commuting
10-06-23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,157
Posted By rekmeyata

The Rhinodillos are easy to install, just follow...

The Rhinodillos are easy to install, just follow the directions, once in side the tire, you'll have to cut off some excess, just make sure you don't cut to much, it should overlap a bit, and...
Forum: Commuting
10-06-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,157
Posted By rekmeyata

I did and do. Slime Sealant (and thorn resistant...

I did and do. Slime Sealant (and thorn resistant tubes, even using a combination of the two) do not work anywhere near as good as the Rhinodillos, and Rhinodillos work a lot better than Mr Tuffy...
Forum: Commuting
10-05-23, 07:05 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,157
Posted By rekmeyata

If you want comfort than go with a high thread...

If you want comfort than go with a high thread count like the Challenge Criterium RS 27mm tire that has a 350 thread count. Now of course you could go fatter like the 32's you have and that will...
Forum: Commuting
10-04-23, 07:56 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,157
Posted By rekmeyata

Also, if flats are a huge concern, then like we...

Also, if flats are a huge concern, then like we all have been saying, get the highest flat resistant tire on the market which is the Schwalbe Marathon Plus, you will pay a weight penalty starting at...
Forum: Commuting
09-07-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,157
Posted By rekmeyata

I don't really have a favorite because I would...

I don't really have a favorite because I would ride with one of four bikes depending on my mood that day, and they all have different tires, no flats on any of them. one has Conti 4000s, one has...
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