Ever heard of this?

[Flybye]

My LBS (Hi Chris!) says "The device she speaks of was called a " Tire saver " mounted to the brake caliper using a spring piece of wire (generally made from a bicycle spoke) to constantly brush the tire tread in hope of dislodging glass slivers and the like before they could penetrate all the way to the inner tube."

Yes they work, yes I've seen them before though not so much now.

But they work, and don't drag on the tire. And they look cool too. My LBS has a customer who is a mechanical engineer, he custom makes these. So if anyone here wants one I can put you in touch.

I am interested! I have used 4 tubes so far at $5 a pop - pun intended. I recently found some for $3 each, but I am sick of changing tubes after long rides. How much and can we see a picture of them?

Thanks!

[Trek420]

I am interested! I have used 4 tubes so far at $5 a pop - pun intended. I recently found some for $3 each, but I am sick of changing tubes after long rides. How much and can we see a picture of them?

Thanks!

Owner of Robinson Wheelworks, in San Leandro CA, Chris Robinson has a client who's a cyclist and a mechanical engineer. He says this guy can make 'em custom for your bike. He says it's usually a 2-3 week wait for the tire thingies. Feel free to PM me for his contact info.

He's a tiny shop, just two awesome, funny, smart guys. So be patient if e-mail takes a while. But I imagine he can put you in touch with this fine fellow.

Tell him Trek sentcha! If he says "huh? " "She's the gal with the Mondonica, GT, Motobecane & Giant. The one who's single handedly dropped the 'average cost per RWW bike price' by bringing in her bikes"

There's quite a few TE'ers who go to Chris.

[sbctwin]

Trek, I would be interested also....

[Trek420]

sbctwin & Flybye, I'm PM'ing you the info

[MomOnBike]

Goat heads are not much fun in bare feet, either.

[Flybye]

I remember this post from RolliePollie from 9-5-7



Ode to the Goathead Thorn
by Sara

Goathead weed with sharpest of thorn
You’re not my friend; I’m very forlorn
Tribulus Terrestris or Puncturevine
Whatever they call you will do just fine
Beside the roads that I do ride
Your spikey thorns do lurk and hide
With flowers of gold and leaves of green
You’re one of the prettier weeds I’ve seen
You spread across the soil and dirt
Just waiting to cause me grief and hurt
Growing there, so innocent and mild
No one would guess you’re evil and wild
You need no water, with sun you thrive
You’ll live where nothing else can survive
You grow and grow, you will not stop
Your thorns they make my tires go pop
Right through the rubber on my tire
You poke your spike and my tubes expire
As summer winds down and fall draws near
You’re strong as ever and I’m filled with fear
That as I’m riding by tomorrow
My heart will be filled with flat tire sorrow
So please be kind and hold back your wrath
Keep your bleeping thorns out of my path!