Not a good day, but wont get fooled again.

[Billy Wizz]

I hope i have posted this in the correct forum.

This morning i had the time and the weather for a long ride, which i was going to do, but at just under 2 miles on my Garmin i got the feeling that something was not right with the front wheel, yep a puncture no problem, off with the wheel and tyre, a quick look inside the tyre nothing, one of my new glueless patches,back on with the tyre i snapped one of my 2 tyre levers, which are plastic putting it to right and i was off again, started thinking if i get another puncture, which has never happened i will be looking about for other things, never mind i still had my can of wonder foam, which i have carried for 6 months, another puncture at around 10 miles in the back, this was that wonder foam moment, filled the tyre and i was off again, but heading home, i must have rode 1 mile and it was flat again, off with the wheel and then the mess started there was this white saliva sticky stuff everywhere my glueless patches didnt work, after cleaning and drying the tube the stuff was still squirting out, i was also looking like a messy mechanic, when a old chap pulled up and got the glue, patches and chalk out,it was fixed in minutes.

After that i came on here to find a lead to puncture proof tyres, one i read about a certain brand went something like " i have covered 7000 miles and only had a thorn in my tyre once and then these tyres got me home"

So i have come to the conclusion puncture prevention does not work with me, slime tubes, slime belts, you name it, we will all get punctures, a good pump and a puncture outfit will get you home, i forgot to mention my expensive mini pump broke, i feel better for getting this rant off.

 

[Racing roadkill]

I hope i have posted this in the correct forum.

This morning i had the time and the weather for a long ride, which i was going to do, but at just under 2 miles on my Garmin i got the feeling that something was not right with the front wheel, yep a puncture no problem, off with the wheel and tyre, a quick look inside the tyre nothing, one of my new glueless patches,back on with the tyre i snapped one of my 2 tyre levers, which are plastic putting it to right and i was off again, started thinking if i get another puncture, which has never happened i will be looking about for other things, never mind i still had my can of wonder foam, which i have carried for 6 months, another puncture at around 10 miles in the back, this was that wonder foam moment, filled the tyre and i was off again, but heading home, i must have rode 1 mile and it was flat again, off with the wheel and then the mess started there was this white saliva sticky stuff everywhere my glueless patches didnt work, after cleaning and drying the tube the stuff was still squirting out, i was also looking like a messy mechanic, when a old chap pulled up and got the glue, patches and chalk out,it was fixed in minutes.

After that i came on here to find a lead to puncture proof tyres, one i read about a certain brand went something like " i have covered 7000 miles and only had a thorn in my tyre once and then these tyres got me home"

So i have come to the conclusion puncture prevention does not work with me, slime tubes, slime belts, you name it, we will all get punctures, a good pump and a puncture outfit will get you home, i forgot to mention my expensive mini pump broke, i feel better for getting this rant off.

There's no such thing as puncture proof. There are some very puncture resistant tyres out there, and some that like to claim they are. I've found out through experience, which is which ( a clue here ) Schwalbe + tyres, Continental tyres.

 

[Venod]

There's no such thing as puncture proof

Just saying

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/product-news/puncture-proof-install-solid-tyres-146970

 

[jonny jeez]

There's no such thing as puncture proof. There are some very puncture resistant tyres out there, and some that like to claim they are. I've found out through experience, which is which ( a clue here ) Schwalbe + tyres, Continental tyres.

Solid tyres are puncture proof

Edit...damn, too slow

 

[Racing roadkill]

Solid tyres are puncture proof

Edit...damn, too slow

I had some solids on one of my hybrids last year. Yes they are puncture proof, but they proved to be a bit of a nightmare as far as handling and resilience were concerned. Oh and yes, they were Tannus tyres, a mighty pain in the arse to fit (without the rig) as well.

 

[Billy Wizz]

Just saying

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/product-news/puncture-proof-install-solid-tyres-146970

there the ones for me, always wear a bit more padding..thanks for the link.

this will be perfect for my commute.

 

[Billy Wizz]

I had some solids on one of my hybrids last year. Yes they are puncture proof, but they proved to be a bit of a nightmare as far as handling and resilience were concerned. Oh and yes, they were Tannus tyres, a mighty pain in the arse to fit (without the rig) as well.

What rig do you need, ?

there are no stockists, everything seems to be online.??
these are the perfect tyre for my commute, i am a rough and ready canal side, flint chip London rider..

 

[Vapin' Joe]

There's no such thing as puncture proof tyre

There is.

Use a 28mm tyre and instead of an inner tube fit a 19 or 20mm tubular inside it. You are virtually guaranteed to make punctures a thing of the past and don't take my word for it, it's what Robert Millar used to do on his winter training bike. At the expense of a weight penalty he reckoned he could run the tyre till the canvas was showing through and never flatted.

 

[night cycler]

Billy, instead of messing with patches on the ride (especially if the weather is bad), I always carry two spare tubes. I prefer to repair at home where it`s nice and warm with a mug of tea.

 

[Globalti]

We use lightweight Veloflex Corsas with latex inners and I don't reckon we get any more punctures than if we used a heavyweight tyre and butyl inner. I've just had my first in over 800 miles and that was on a recently-flooded lane, still wet and covered in grit and an almost worn-our rear tyre. Oh and I had realised twenty minutes earlier that I had forgotten my inflator, so a puncture was inevitable.

We cover our tyres and beads liberally with talc, the best natural lubricant for rubber so we only need tyre levers to remove the tyre and can push any tyre back on with our thumbs.

If I was commuting, yes, I would go for a thicker heavier tyre but for pure leisure riding I'm prepared to trade the light weight and the superb ride and grip of a quality race tyre for the increased possibility of a puncture.

 

[youngoldbloke]

Billy, instead of messsing with patches on the ride (especially if the weather is bad), I always carry two spare tubes. I prefer to repair at home where it`s nice and warm with a mug of tea.

^ this - and make sure you find and get rid of whatever caused the puncture in the first place. If you get through your spare tubes on the ride you'll be very unlucky, but then you can start patching!

 

[Billy Wizz]

There is.

Use a 28mm tyre and instead of an inner tube fit a 19 or 20mm tubular inside it. You are virtually guaranteed to make punctures a thing of the past and don't take my word for it, it's what Robert Millar used to do on his winter training bike. At the expense of a weight penalty he reckoned he could run the tyre till the canvas was showing through and never flatted.

What exactly do you mean by this.?

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

Schwalbe + tyres, Continental tyres.

In my experience Conti's are worth two

 

[winjim]

We use lightweight Veloflex Corsas with latex inners and I don't reckon we get any more punctures than if we used a heavyweight tyre and butyl inner. I've just had my first in over 800 miles and that was on a recently-flooded lane, still wet and covered in grit and an almost worn-our rear tyre. Oh and I had realised twenty minutes earlier that I had forgotten my inflator, so a puncture was inevitable.

We cover our tyres and beads liberally with talc, the best natural lubricant for rubber so we only need tyre levers to remove the tyre and can push any tyre back on with our thumbs.

If I was commuting, yes, I would go for a thicker heavier tyre but for pure leisure riding I'm prepared to trade the light weight and the superb ride and grip of a quality race tyre for the increased possibility of a puncture.

I don't know, but I've been told that latex inners are more puncture resistant than butyl due to their stretchiness. They will deform rather than pierce.

 

[Racing roadkill]

In my experience Conti's are worth two

I hear that a lot, it's never been my experience. They ride lovely, but they have always been utter sh1te as far as puncture resistance goes. The up side is that the folding bead versions are very easy to get on and off, even without tyre levers. So they redeem themselves a little bit.