Anti puncture system for wife's commute?
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Anti puncture system for wife's commute?
Postby Comedian » Tue Aug 31, 2010 11:34 am
She will be riding from home to the school, then to the kindy (towing a trailer), and then to the Brisbane CBD. It will be a mix of footpaths, back streets, and bike paths. Personally I haven't seen too much glass on the route but it only takes one numbnut. The tires are Kenda Kwick Trax 700x38c.
So, my question is, what would you do to minimise the chance of punctures? Do those sealant things meaningfully work? Are there more armoured tyres that would be better? If so I'm happy to replace them and I'll use them up on my bike.
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Re: Anti puncture system for wife's commute?
Postby whitey » Tue Aug 31, 2010 11:40 am
Edit: Check this thread. Lots f info. I will probably try it out once I wear out the current tyres.
http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewt ... 40#p200195
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Re: Anti puncture system for wife's commute?
Postby simonn » Tue Aug 31, 2010 12:07 pm
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/sch ... hon%20plusComedian wrote: what would you do to minimise the chance of punctures?
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Re: Anti puncture system for wife's commute?
Postby Comedian » Tue Aug 31, 2010 12:53 pm
I hadn't even contemplated tubeless tyres.
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Re: Anti puncture system for wife's commute?
Postby damhooligan » Tue Aug 31, 2010 1:04 pm
Combine that with the use of a 'thorn proof' tube, wich is an extra thick tube.
Then you have a good set-up wich would result in good run for no flats.
(keep in mind , no system is fool proof)
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Re: Anti puncture system for wife's commute?
Postby DaveOZ » Tue Aug 31, 2010 1:07 pm
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Re: Anti puncture system for wife's commute?
Postby Comedian » Tue Aug 31, 2010 1:15 pm
That's a very fair comment. However the problem is that with logistics and all I may well be in town at work (and with limited ability to help) when she has the flat, or busy pedalling to pick up kids myself. 1800-maxi-taxi will definitely be in the phone though.DaveOZ wrote:Surely she has your mobile phone number?
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Re: Anti puncture system for wife's commute?
Postby hannos » Tue Aug 31, 2010 1:34 pm
Comedian wrote:That's a very fair comment. However the problem is that with logistics and all I may well be in town at work (and with limited ability to help) when she has the flat, or busy pedalling to pick up kids myself. 1800-maxi-taxi will definitely be in the phone though.DaveOZ wrote:Surely she has your mobile phone number?
Then she really needs to learn how to fix a flat, or at least change a tube.
and keep a packet of baby wipes with her to clean her hands with.
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Re: Anti puncture system for wife's commute?
Postby Comedian » Tue Aug 31, 2010 1:58 pm
So, if I were to fit the schwalbe's, would they be harder for her to replace the tube by the roadside if required?hannos wrote:Comedian wrote:That's a very fair comment. However the problem is that with logistics and all I may well be in town at work (and with limited ability to help) when she has the flat, or busy pedalling to pick up kids myself. 1800-maxi-taxi will definitely be in the phone though.DaveOZ wrote:Surely she has your mobile phone number?
Then she really needs to learn how to fix a flat, or at least change a tube.
and keep a packet of baby wipes with her to clean her hands with.
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Re: Anti puncture system for wife's commute?
Postby simonn » Tue Aug 31, 2010 2:03 pm
The marathon plus' will last for ages and will probably wear out before she gets a puncture. They may be slightly harder to change tube etc, but if she cannot do the lock thing.
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Re: Anti puncture system for wife's commute?
Postby Aushiker » Tue Aug 31, 2010 2:29 pm
Hisimonn wrote:The marathon plus' will last for ages and will probably wear out before she gets a puncture. They may be slightly harder to change tube etc, but if she cannot do the lock thing.
Actually they can and do puncture and they can split as well. They are not bombproof, they may be good but they are not bombproof. I am aware of at least two people who have punctured/split their Schwalbe Marathon tyres in the past six months including one on a tour in the bush and no glass in sight. One should always be prepared for it happening.
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Re: Anti puncture system for wife's commute?
Postby Max » Tue Aug 31, 2010 3:47 pm
I've used the sealant goo inside tubes and it really does work. Just find the site of the puncture, remove the object that caused the puncture in the first place, roll the wheel so that the hole is against the road, then give it a few minutes for the goo to fill the hole. Then inflate.Comedian wrote:Do those sealant things meaningfully work?
As others have said, ideally, your wife would learn how to replace a tube on the roadside. It's not that tough to do once you get the hang of it. I also recommend those glueless tube repair kits for fixing roadside punctures in the event that you run out of spare tubes.
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Re: Anti puncture system for wife's commute?
Postby lethoso » Tue Aug 31, 2010 7:44 pm
I have only ever heard bad things. You won't puncture though.DaveOZ wrote:Wonder what these are like?
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Re: Anti puncture system for wife's commute?
Postby BandedRail » Wed Sep 01, 2010 12:26 am
My wife also runs these & in 2 years has only had 1 puncture - it was a wood screw in the front tyre & it only resulted in a very slow leak. I just removed the screw (needed a screwdriver ) and patched the small hole in the tube - any other tyre & I would have been replacing both tyre & tube.
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Re: Anti puncture system for wife's commute?
Postby Comedian » Wed Sep 01, 2010 7:38 am
After reading all of this and talking to her about it she has agreed (reluctantly) to get a set of the Marathons (looks like I've got a set of Kendas to burn on my hybrid). She can help me fit the marathons so hopefully that will be her tyre tube replacing practice in one go. I'll have to leave the bucket cusswords outside and just go and use a few as I need them I guess.
I like the tubeless idea but we'll see how these puppies go first.
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Re: Anti puncture system for wife's commute?
Postby hartleymartin » Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:11 am
However, using kevlar-belted tyres (such as Schwalbe Tyres) and a thorn-resistant inner tube that has the thicker rubber, will eliminate most of your problems. Broken glass and sharp stones will be repelled by this, but it is still a matter of luck when it comes to nails and wire.
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Re: Anti puncture system for wife's commute?
Postby gavinr » Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:18 am
http://www.this link is broken/Mr-Tuffy-Bi ... tain-Bikes
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Re: Anti puncture system for wife's commute?
Postby Aushiker » Wed Sep 01, 2010 12:49 pm
Higavinr wrote:You could also try adding some Mr Tuffy liners
http://www.this link is broken/Mr-Tuffy-Bi ... tain-Bikes
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I had those fitted to my Giant XTC 2 when I brought it. Didn't make it out of the shop before I had a puncture. The liners went in the bin.
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Re: Anti puncture system for wife's commute?
Postby gavinr » Wed Sep 01, 2010 1:02 pm
I should have said, I fitted them to some previously puncture prone tyres which still had life left in them.Aushiker wrote:Higavinr wrote:You could also try adding some Mr Tuffy liners
I had those fitted to my Giant XTC 2 when I brought it. Didn't make it out of the shop before I had a puncture. The liners went in the bin.
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They gave me several puncture free months (in daily commuting use) before I finally upgraded the tyres.
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Re: Anti puncture system for wife's commute?
Postby mikesbytes » Wed Sep 01, 2010 1:57 pm
- good tyres
- thick tubes
- goo
If you get a flat in your car and you don't know how to change it, you call the NRMA or RACV or ? in your state. Does their service extend to bikes?
Otherwise you flag down a passing cyclist who fixes it for you.
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Re: Anti puncture system for wife's commute?
Postby Baalzamon » Wed Sep 01, 2010 2:31 pm
Andrew my puncture was on the Schwalbe Marathon Cross tyres, that is not the same as the Marathon Plus which are extremely puncture resistant. I have some very nice gouges in my Marathon Plus where glass has gotten in and been pushed out again.Aushiker wrote:Hisimonn wrote:The marathon plus' will last for ages and will probably wear out before she gets a puncture. They may be slightly harder to change tube etc, but if she cannot do the lock thing.
Actually they can and do puncture and they can split as well. They are not bombproof, they may be good but they are not bombproof. I am aware of at least two people who have punctured/split their Schwalbe Marathon tyres in the past six months including one on a tour in the bush and no glass in sight. One should always be prepared for it happening.
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Re: Anti puncture system for wife's commute?
Postby queequeg » Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:12 pm
I have now covered a combined 13,000km on these tyres without a single puncture (I started with 700x32s and did 6,000km on those, but changed to 700x28s when I got new wheels - the 32s are still on my original wheelset). I ride over all sorts of crap on the motorway and bike paths. My pump just sits there permanently attached to my bike waiting forlornly for the day that it might be used.
If you keep your tyres inflated to the appropriate pressure then it would have to be a rare event to get a puncture. Yes, it is possible to get something through the sidewall, or a big nasty nail through the whole tyre, but you would have to be very very unlucky.
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Re: Anti puncture system for wife's commute?
Postby Comedian » Fri Sep 03, 2010 8:17 pm
Everybody makes mistakes. I guess we'll see what they are like to deal with tomorrow morning when I call em up. Fingers crossed.
From the one they sent I can see what all the fuss is about. It's a heavy tyre but judging by the thickness of the rubber it would take quite some puncturing.
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Re: Anti puncture system for wife's commute?
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