4th out and a puncture!!

[mak]

Still off work until Monday so thought I would grab a decent ride and test out my new Garmin 520 plus, its only the cheap option but better than my hideous I phone plus stuck to the bars.

After a few hours of signing in to god knows what apps I managed to find a cracking local route on Komoot and eventually figured out how to get it working on the Garmin so set off. The route was just about to get interesting then the dreaded feeling of somethings wrong sets in, followed by a visual of the front tire

7.2 mile walk home at least the bike has walk assist for the hills but even holding that button in becomes a chore.
I really cant be arsed carrying tools and tubes but i also cant be arsed to do that again, and it could of been a lot lot worse, is slime and heavy duty tubes still a good option with a couple of gas bottles on board or do you guys just gear up for wheel out and tube changes ?


man of steel last of krypton

 

[steve_sordy]

Go tubeless and add sealant. Apart from two faulty tyres, I haven't had a flat in many years, despite getting loads of punctures.

I also carry a spare tube and the means to use it (levers, mini pump), also tyre patches in case the spare tube gets a puncture and tyre patches in case I get a slash in the tyre wall. I have very rarely used any them (some of them never), so they are my talisman - as long as I carry them I'm safe!

 

[Jamy]

I have tubeless in the front and Armour in the rear. so far its 1 puncture in the front (glass) and zero in the rear.
Tannus Armour bike tyre inserts - prevent flat tyres & punctures

 

[Howz]

This was happening to me as well, I think I had 3 punctures in my first 5 rides, so I now carry a small puncture repair kit with 2 CO2 canisters, I have also fitted inserts between the tyres and tubes.

 

[Beekeeper]

These arrived today, will give them a go...

 

[NULevo]

Bad luck mac, you did better than me though, third outing for my first flat. I run Tannus front and back now and don't worry about punctures, can run lower pressures also. Gives me more confidence too.

 

[Mcharza]

As @steve_sordy wrote, go tubeless and carry a spare tube, lever and a pump with you.
If you don't and the puncture occurs again, I'll give you a darwin award

 

[Gary]

I really cant be arsed carrying tools

7.2 mile walk home

Oh... well


Going tubeless or fitting inserts, super thick tubes, super heavy tyres etc may mean you'll puncture less often but if when you do (as above) you'll still need the correct spares/tools to repair it.

 

[mak]

Cheers guys, it would seem its not just bad luck then lol. I will take on board the advise given and look into some of your options , that's the longest most boring walk I have ever done in my entire 50 years of life so I guess it counts for something

 

[Gary]

This thread might be helpful for ya..

How do you always have:tube, tools, and pump with your bike? - EMTB Forums

 

[Tat0]

Go tubeless and add sealant.
I also carry a spare tube and the means to use it (levers, mini pump)

Same solution here

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

I go tubeless + sealant - after getting that muc off crap sealant out of my tyres and replacing it with stans, I also have a tubeless repair kit, a spare tube and a small pump in my pack..

Stans NoTubes Dart – Tubeless Tyre Repair Tool | Tredz Bikes

 

[themonkster]

I've just switched my rear to a Tannus insert and tube combo. It was originally tubeless. I've read great things about them. I'm going to keep my front tubeless for the moment. For some reason it never behaved well tubeless. It will be less messy when coming to change tyres.

I still carry a spare tube, pocket rocket pump, levers, chain tool, quick link, park tool patch and Stans Dart.

I store everything besides a pump in a transparent waterproof tough zip bag. Just stays in my drawer. You can just throw it in your bag or hip pack on the way out of the door.

Majority of my rides are 20+ miles so I'd never leave without the essentials.

 

[Beekeeper]

I have a Tannus insert but had a little trouble getting the tyre on with it in. I’ll have another go at some point.

First I’m going to try a Mr Tuffty insert as it’s exactly half the weight of a Tannus. If that fails I’ll give the Tannus another go. No harm experimenting with these things.

 

[themonkster]

I know your pain. It was a ballache getting the tyre on. Managed it after after a few swear words and a good wrestle. See how I get on with it at weekend.

 

[Jamy]

front is tubeless rear is Tannus. I split them as an experiment but after having to walk home the other night in the pissing down rain because of puncture number 2 in the front, I have now decided to end the experiment and put Tannus in the front

 

[RickBullotta]

Like above, I recommend going tubeless, but I also recommend carrying tire plugs (I like the Dynaplug system) for larger holes or for when, for whatever reason, sealant doesn't seal.