Using two tubes .

[Jackware]

It looks like AI is getting much better at generating bikes.

From a distance if you squint, and don't actually look at the details. And ignore the poodle inner tube hybrid.

 

[billwarwick]

From a distance if you squint, and don't actually look at the details. And ignore the poodle inner tube hybrid.

Zoom in on the face and it looks like Rob Hancill…..the rider, not the poodle.

 

[Jackware]

Zoom in on the face and it looks like Rob Hancill…..the rider, not the poodle.

Last time I watched Rob on YT he had a left eye and teeth.

 

[billwarwick]

Last time I watched Rob on YT he had a left eye and teeth.

He’s been in a fight!

 

[Zimmerframe]

He’s been in a fight!

Youtuber meets Twotuber on trail ??

 

[Stihldog]

Youtuber meets Twotuber on trail ??

I’m gonna wait for the free version …the pay-per-view version is just too much $$

 

[Bones]

You lot are F ing nuts

 

[Arminius]

Before i drill a second valve hole , has anyone used 2 tubes in the rear tyre/tire? im thinking 2 light weight tubes which will be lighter than a heavy duty tube filled with sealant , i am a cheap arse so it will be a cheap thing to do . Not really sure about the pressures eg 2x10psi=20psi or 2x20psi=20psi????

Question 2.5

You put sealant in the tube? Why?

 

[ari]

Question 2.5

You put sealant in the tube? Why?

No , you can buy them, the thick tubes with green sealant in them , i think they are called "thorn proof tubes" Repco brand..

 

[Arminius]

No , you can buy them, the thick tubes with green sealant in them , i think they are called "thorn proof tubes" Repco brand..

Comment to Answer to Question 2.6

Slime Tube?! Sounds like „with belt and suspenders“, as we say in Germany, and now you want to replace suspenders by another belt.

Question 2.7

How many puntctures have you had in, lets say, a month?

Subquestion 2.7.1

What was the main cause?

 

[billwarwick]

Comment to Answer to Question 2.6

Slime Tube?! Sounds like „with belt and suspenders“, as we say in Germany, and now you want to replace suspenders by another belt.

Question 2.7

How many puntctures have you had in, lets say, a month?

Subquestion 2.7.1

What was the main cause?

In the UK we say belt and braces. For men of a certain age here… suspenders means something completely different.

 

[ari]

Comment to Answer to Question 2.6

Slime Tube?! Sounds like „with belt and suspenders“, as we say in Germany, and now you want to replace suspenders by another belt.

Question 2.7

How many puntctures have you had in, lets say, a month?

Subquestion 2.7.1

What was the main cause?

Pinch flats on rocks, could be one a week to one every few months , other advantages are less rolling resistance , less ballooning of the tube/tubes , more balanced wheel , in the event of puncture one tube hold air, low cost etc etc. No more sub questions.....

 

[RustyMTB]

Have you ever been in a Turkish prison? Do you like movies about gladiators?

 

[Hattori-Hanzo]

 

[Jackware]

Pinch flats on rocks, could be one a week to one every few months , other advantages are less rolling resistance , less ballooning of the tube/tubes , more balanced wheel , in the event of puncture one tube hold air, low cost etc etc. No more sub questions.....

I understood innertubes increase rolling resistance so adding more rubber would increase this?

Rolling Resistance - the crucial factor! - Tubolito

People who ride bicycles a lot are certainly familiar with the phenomenon that different tires, surfaces, air pressure, etc. also require different amounts of

www.tubolito.com

I guess you've got to balance this with the time saved not repairing/changing an inner tube during a race?

 

[Arminius]

Pinch flats on rocks, could be one a week to one every few months , other advantages are less rolling resistance , less ballooning of the tube/tubes , more balanced wheel , in the event of puncture one tube hold air, low cost etc etc. No more sub questions.....

🫵 SERGEANT SIR THANK YOU SERGEANT SIR CONCLUSION SERGEANT SIR *

There appears to be contradictory requirements and wishful thinking or you have improper tyres (brand / model?) on your rims. KI says best answer for your problem is in post #9 & more detailed post #10 and may only be superseded by answer 42.

@ari You might want to reconsider your expectations in interacting with this imho valuable forum if you are not satisfied with the information available from its given content in multiple articles / postings and individual advice received from its international members.

*to meet expectations expressed by ari by a drill instructors pic that was removed from his original post as he may not have had enjoyed his holidays.

 

[RustyIron]

You might want to reconsider your expectations in interacting with this imho valuable forum if you are not satisfied with the information available from its given content in multiple articles / postings and individual advice received from its international members.

Don't make him mad and chase him away. Every day I eagerly await his pearls of wisdom. My only regret is that he's such a busy man that he doesn't have the time to respond to each of us personally. The burden of his responsibilities would overwhelm a normal person.


"Hey, Wally! I keep getting pinch flats, what should I do?"

"Gee, I don't know, Beav. Maybe don't run such low pressure?"

"Nah! I was thinking I'd add extra tubes!"

 

[Stihldog]

… Every day I eagerly await his pearls of wisdom.

I don’t want to be pigeonholed into the category of genius …but pearls may be the answer (or ball-bearings). If a number of those were placed inside a tubeless tire, along with your favourite sealant, coagulation of sealant may not occur.

The constant smashing of round objects inside a tubeless tire would prevent, or at least lessen, the balling-up of sealant and thus extending the use of your tire. As long as evaporation doesn’t occur, any puncture could be quickly sealed by the liquid.

I don’t want to step on the toes of a two or three tube theory …but my carbon rims could survive.

 

[steve_sordy]

I don’t want to be pigeonholed into the category of genius …but pearls may be the answer (or ball-bearings). If a number of those were placed inside a tubeless tire, along with your favourite sealant, coagulation of sealant may not occur.

The constant smashing of round objects inside a tubeless tire would prevent, or at least lessen, the balling-up of sealant and thus extending the use of your tire. As long as evaporation doesn’t occur, any puncture could be quickly sealed by the liquid.

I don’t want to step on the toes of a two or three tube theory …but my carbon rims could survive.

Now you are just being silly!

 

[Stihldog]

Now you are just being silly!

Yeah! I didn’t exactly think that through. I would never sacrifice the wife’s pearls.

 

[Arminius]

Did anyone try construction foam? Does it make sense to use in tube instead of tubeless and full fill at home and never ever be afraid of punctures again or to go for quick on trail repair?

 

[Jackware]

Now you are just being silly!

Surely ping pong balls would be a better choice?

 

[Jackware]

Did anyone try construction foam? Does it make sense to use in tube instead of tubeless and full fill at home and never ever be afraid of punctures again or to go for quick on trail repair?

Maybe airless tyres as used by NASA and being tested on cars by tyre manufacturers may be the future?

 

[Doomanic]

Pinch flats on rocks, could be one a week to one every few months , other advantages are less rolling resistance , less ballooning of the tube/tubes , more balanced wheel , in the event of puncture one tube hold air, low cost etc etc. No more sub questions.....

Hang on a mo, didn't I read somewhere that there was a simple solution to all those issues?

 

[Zimmerframe]

Did this thread go flat ?

 

[Streddaz]

@ari I think this will settle a few sceptics if you can do this...

A photo of your rim with two holes in it and a photo of the tyre showing the two tubes inside. I will make your case a lot more plausible.

 

[ari]

@ari I think this will settle a few sceptics if you can do this...
View attachment 150602

A photo of your rim with two holes in it and a photo of the tyre showing the two tubes inside. I will make your case a lot more plausible.

Since you are a Tasmanian i will answer you , I honestly did not think it needed photographic proof , most people[including Tasmanians] have seen a valve sticking thru a rim[think double vision after hitting that low branch], and its literally a 5 min job, take tyre off,drill, put tyre, tubes in [as normal], pump, job done.[also , my phone has like a 1 megapixel camera , wont see any detail]

 

[billwarwick]

Did this thread go flat ?

no, it’s still half inflated.
One of the best threads ever. Well worth reading again from the beginning

 

[RustyIron]

Since you are a Tasmanian i will answer you , I honestly did not think it needed photographic proof ,

tyre, tubes in [as normal], pump, job done.[also , my phone has like a 1 megapixel camera , wont see any detail]

As an American, I understand that you despise me and won't answer, but that's ok. I'm getting quite a bit of entertainment just watching from the sidelines. Even though you won't answer, please understand that the rest of the world doesn't believe you. If you want us to believe your furphie tale, you'll need to provide pictures. I understand that your tiny little camera is inadequate. Just borrow your mum's iPhone to take the pictures. She can text them to me, and I'll post them here in the forum.

 

[Arminius]

Since you are a Tasmanian i will answer you , I honestly did not think it needed photographic proof , most people[including Tasmanians] have seen a valve sticking thru a rim[think double vision after hitting that low branch], and its literally a 5 min job, take tyre off,drill, put tyre, tubes in [as normal], pump, job done.[also , my phone has like a 1 megapixel camera , wont see any detail]