Originally Posted by
suncruiser
Off topic slightly: what tires are you using? I seem to find every goatshead thorn and staple going down 15th, so I kinda avoid it now. Been considering the marathon HS440 for my commuter but I can't justify a new set until my green compounds wear out
I'm riding a 29er. The tires are Hardrock Flak Jackets. I use the thorn resistant tubes.
Every flat I check the interior of the tire all around. Most of my flats appear to be small wires. But the goatheads are definitely there.