Quote Originally Posted by DebW View Post
Best to be consistent about NOT using the little nut thing.
Oh? Why? (I'm also confused as to why they come with the nut thing anyway, as I've been ignoring them.) I'm all for being a little lazy!

With a hole on the inside of the tube, check your rim strip. Make sure that any sharp edges of the nipple holes are covered. And if the rimstrip had a big divot at each nipple hole, replace it.
I didn't specifically check this, but aside from a scuff around the hole for the valve stem, I don't remember it having holes or anything in it. If I end up with another flat, I'll definitely check it! (And this means I must remember to put a bit of duct tape or something in my seatbag...which means I need a new seatbag--mine's full!)