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Originally Posted by Jon
oh Hippo, while we're on the subject, most of my cycling is commuting 7 miles each way. I have a hybrid with narrow tyres and I get punctures more than I'd like.
What do you do about this? Do you just accept it and carry around a spare tube everywhere and patch it later, or do you take some precautions, such as that liquid gunk you can put inside, or kevlar type linings? It's pissing me off 
And how many repairs would you recommend on a tube before you really ought to use a new one? Mine are on about 2 each at the mo, and the patches have not been compromised yet, the punctures have been in new places. I keep the pressures at the recommended levels and the tyres feel rock hard. |
On my hybrid, I have 700x32 tyres with puncture protection tape (about 400 Baht). My tyres are inflated to 100psi (above recommended but within the tyres capability!)
Do you use a track pump with gauge? !f not, invest in one - they're worth it! Prices from about 600 Baht.
What type of valves do your inner tubes have - Schraeder (car-type) or Presta? I prefer Presta as they appear to hold the pressure longer. If you have Presta, get and adapter so you can us compressors at gas stations and tyre places.
I normally carry 2 tubes + puncture kit. At the high pressures that I run at, I normally discsrd tubes that I have patched once but that's just me!
Slime & tyre sealants - never use them but I've heard good & bad reports. The same for self adhesive patches.
Do not ride in the gutter or too close to the road's edge - you can find treasure there - coins, tools, etc but it is also where the puncture fairies live with their collections of sharp objects!
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