Tubeless Plugs?
12-14-18, 11:38 PM
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Tubeless Plugs?
You guys using tire plugs?
I'm riding more longer gravel rides and thinking it might be a good idea to carry something.
What's a good brand?
Anyone use the Dynaplug products? Are they worth the cost?
-Tim-
I'm riding more longer gravel rides and thinking it might be a good idea to carry something.
What's a good brand?
Anyone use the Dynaplug products? Are they worth the cost?
-Tim-
12-15-18, 01:30 AM
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I keep a set of Genuine Innovations plugs and the included tool in my tiny Rema patch kit. A month or so ago I got a puncture that Orange Seal Endurance could not seal. I plugged it, spun the tire around, reinflated, and it held with the remaining sealant, albeit initially only at a lower pressures (20-30 psi). The plug has since cured with sealant to form a stronger seal capable of higher pressures (40-50 psi), so I've kept it in the tire ever since. I even used some of the plugs to temporarily seal my car's flat tire long enough to get me to a garage. They're not the prettiest things but they work.
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I carry this:
https://www.amazon.com/Lezyne-Classi.../dp/B07FNTM2GH
+ 2 oz sealant + spare valve cores + tire boot
https://www.amazon.com/Lezyne-Classi.../dp/B07FNTM2GH
+ 2 oz sealant + spare valve cores + tire boot
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I have used the Dynaplug and the Genuine Innovations side of bacon plugs. The dynaplug worked well on a sidewall cut, but they got pulled out of tread cuts if I was on pavement. The plugs stuck to the road surface and the small brass tip didn't prevent it from being pulled out. The tip actually fell off inside the tire. They seemed to work OK if I was on dirt and the plug got covered in dirt to prevent it from being sticky.
I ran out of Dynaplugs and never ordered any replacements. I just carry the Genuine Innovations kit with me now. They have saved me several times with sidewall cuts.
I ran out of Dynaplugs and never ordered any replacements. I just carry the Genuine Innovations kit with me now. They have saved me several times with sidewall cuts.
12-15-18, 07:48 PM
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So do you guys trim the plug or just let it hang out of the tire and ride on?
Mini scissor. Razor blade? Not an issue?
I ask because the Dynaplug has a little knife. Makes sense to me but I really don't know common practice.
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Mini scissor. Razor blade? Not an issue?
I ask because the Dynaplug has a little knife. Makes sense to me but I really don't know common practice.
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12-16-18, 07:28 AM
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It would be great to trim the plug, but I have never remembered to put any cutting instrument in my frame bag. It has been suggested to carry a pair of nail clippers. Seems preferable to a knife or scissors.
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I been looking to adding dynaplug bullet to my saddle bag
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Trimming the plug seems to be an important step, well in my mind anyway. Leave the tail too long and the plug will pull out during acceleration or braking. I like to use a small swiss army knife and use the scissors to trim the ends, somewhere between 1/8" to 1/4" works best for me.
12-16-18, 10:45 PM
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I didn't trim the plug till I got back home. The loose ends did not seem to matter on the ten mile ride back on dirt, gravel, and pavement. The plug just got mashed up and flattened against the tire.
12-17-18, 10:04 AM
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I just have something similar to the Lenzine kit. Not sure I need a $50 dynaplug kit.
I also use them (larger size) for my car since they quit putting spares in cars. Never had to do it on my bike yet, but I've done it a lot on my car. No, you don't "need" to trim the tail, but it is a good idea to do it when you get home. Nothing wrong with riding like that for a day though.
I also use them (larger size) for my car since they quit putting spares in cars. Never had to do it on my bike yet, but I've done it a lot on my car. No, you don't "need" to trim the tail, but it is a good idea to do it when you get home. Nothing wrong with riding like that for a day though.
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I used the GI plugs on my west coast trip. One of the two used lasted 3 days (nearly 300 miles) at about 40 psi (700*40). Since home I have experienced blown out bacon if you try to run too much pressure.
So my experience was mixed.
I found them much harder to cut than I anticipated. So lately I've just been doubling them up and leaving the ends.
So my experience was mixed.
I found them much harder to cut than I anticipated. So lately I've just been doubling them up and leaving the ends.
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Plugs are intended to be an emergency repair to get you back home. Once the plug has done its job of getting you back home, it should be removed and the tire should be properly repaired with a patch on the inside of the tire.
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That hasn't been my experience with two different type of plugs (GI and Dynaplug) nor does your claim square with manufacturer recommendations.
"1. Is the Dynaplug® repair permanent?
The plug material makes a permanent repair when one tire repair plug is used and the puncture is made by an object no larger than a 16d (16 penny) common nail."
12-31-18, 10:36 PM
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There are so many variables. Unlikely to have a consensus.
My experience touring with tubeless and plugs was good enough that I will stay with the system for future trips.
My experience touring with tubeless and plugs was good enough that I will stay with the system for future trips.
01-06-19, 09:42 AM
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My Gen Innovations plug blew out when I pumped to 80 psi. Thinking of trying the Dynaplug. Any suggestions which I should get? They have many on their page. I was thinking of the Racer which is 43 dollars.
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My Gen Innovations plug blew out when I pumped to 80 psi. Thinking of trying the Dynaplug. Any suggestions which I should get? They have many on their page. I was thinking of the Racer which is 43 dollars.
Dynaplug® Online Store | Tubeless Bicycle Tires
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01-06-19, 12:27 PM
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My Gen Innovations plug blew out when I pumped to 80 psi. Thinking of trying the Dynaplug. Any suggestions which I should get? They have many on their page. I was thinking of the Racer which is 43 dollars.
Dynaplug® Online Store | Tubeless Bicycle Tires
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01-06-19, 08:43 PM
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01-10-19, 04:30 PM
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dynaplug saved my butt multiple times. The plug has always held when orange seal couldnt fill the hole, and I have not performed any further repairs when getting home. One plug went in on a new Schwalbe and is still there holding fine, after trimming plug when getting home.
I still cary a tube, but the plug is easier and much less hassle.
If you ride tubeless, on or off road, I recommend highly
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I still cary a tube, but the plug is easier and much less hassle.
If you ride tubeless, on or off road, I recommend highly
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