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I recently installed a set of thorn resistant tubes in a person's road bike. Those things are THICK!! I can't imagine ever popping one. I have no experience using them, but from the looks, it seems like it would work well. I don't recall the brand, I apologize. One thing I will say though, they are a VERY tight fit with the tire. DH actually had to help me out, at first i thought the tube was just too big. Very difficult to change, so if you ever did get a flat, you're basically out of the race.
Also, they are quite heavy. If you're into keeping the weight down, don't go with these. They make your tire feel like solid rubber, so I highly doubt you would get a flat, but, you definitely sacrifice in weight.
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07-13-2006, 04:33 AM #1
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Puncture Resistant Tires
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Well I got a flat this morning...once again. I'm thankful it was today and not during my duathlon on Sunday, but still.
I'm on a Trek 1500 with Bontrager Select B tires. I have problems with the rear frequently. Does anyone have any advice on a puncture resistant tire? Are they really effective? If yes, any recommendations? Thanks for any info.
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07-13-2006, 07:31 AM #2
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07-13-2006, 08:59 AM #3
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I switched to Continental Dura Skins and have around 1,800 no-flats miles on them. I have, unintentionally of course, ridden over plenty of glass on my commutes to work and so far so good. I hope this does not jinx me now.
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07-13-2006, 11:26 AM #4
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I second the Continental Gator Skins/Dura Skins. I have road 2000+ miles and had one flat. The flat was completely my fault. I hit a rock with an under-inflated tire. DOH! I ride in an area with a lot of glass and road debris without issue. I am not very good at avoiding road hazards.
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07-13-2006, 12:22 PM #5
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I use Armadillos and like them a lot, have had a pretty good luck so far. My father uses Continental UltraGatorskins and has done extremely well with them.
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07-13-2006, 03:03 PM #6
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Conti GP 4000's are the bomb diggity!! No flats on them for me so far.. MAN I hope I haven't jinxed myself!!
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07-14-2006, 08:10 AM #7
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Conti 4-season are great too.
Originally Posted by Running Mommy
Conti GP 4000's are the bomb diggity!! No flats on them for me so far.. MAN I hope I haven't jinxed myself!!
Regarding thorn resistant tubes - I ran over a wood screw (pointy end) - went right through the tube. Of course, that was pretty extreme.
When I start getting a lot of flats, that's a cue that the tire needs to be replaced because the tread is too thin. Oh, and it's always the rear tire - the hardest to change out!
Another option would be tubes with slime in them.To train a dog, you must be more interesting than dirt.
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