Chopper the ex Copper
Alpinestars Fan
The sealant used gives some additional resistance to sealing punctures, but its not infallible.
Chopper1192":2utddpre said:The sealant used gives some additional resistance to sealing punctures, but its not infallible.
dyna-ti":2vhahrim said:......6 weeks recovery and i really hate thorns so much ill never go to that offroad section ever again. In fact all country lanes are a no go for me.
Chopper1192":2vhahrim said:I commute all year on country lanes, don't suffer any problems. Trust me, slime tubes is the way. You won't even know there's a problem til you next clean the bike and spot a nice collection of thorns.
Ippikin":1zv4ynag said:I'm thinking of cutting up a set of old 23mm road tyres to use as liners, I imagine it will make the bike pretty horrid to ride though. Anyone tried this as a solution?
I would say that, to date, it's made me immune from punctures, in the true sense of the word - ie thorns, nails etc.Chopper1192":1fwtl8vt said:Tubeless won't make you immune from punctures. It's a pretty good option, but a relative pain in the nethers to fit and seal them, and virtually impossible trailside.