Originally Posted by
Bicycle...and D
This is really pretty simple:
Can anyone tell me if there is a tire, or tube, that is truly puncture proof?
I have the heavy duty tubes with puncture goo added, but the thorns are winning.
27" X 1¼" tires.
Thanks for any and all help.
1. Stop using heavy duty tubes, heavy duty tubes ain't. Waste of money.
Either . . .
2. Use a tire that had a kevlar barrier built into the tread (think Vittoria Rubino Pro) for example along with a regular tube.
OR
3. Use a kevlar tire liner with a regular tube.
Understand that when using a kevlar liner, they hold up best and last longer if the tire is kept inflated and in constant use.
The rest is simply a matter of paying attention where you are going, watching out for and avoiding that which is clearly not a good place to go when riding.
Understand as well that cleaning your tires is a regular part of bicycle maintenance. You're supposed to do a quick inspection after every ride to remove pieces of glass, staples, tacks and thorns that have sheared but still remain in the tire. As the tread wears down, they will continue to be pressed inward and become a later threat.
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