Originally Posted by Matt1eD
I've started cycling home at weekends (health, environment and all that) - approximately 11 miles with the first six on a cycle track. Two punctures later I'm a little pissed off!
Anbody used these - I've read very mixed reviews. Any other ideas? Thanks.
i got annoyed with the very same thing, living on a council estate, nails and remnants of frag grenades are commonplace.... i tried out the slime tubes out of curiousity more than anything, as there really isnt much price difference. one thing i will say, they do work.. to an extent. anything bigger than approx 2/3 mill in diameter, you'll have a puncture, but given enough time, they tend to 'heal'. the smaller the puncture, obviously, the better/quicker the tyre will 'heal'.
i tested a tyre with slime tube inside, to see how durable it was, glass is a big no no if you slash your tyre with glass, dont expect the slime to do anything. screws are a bit difficult too, because of the way the 'thread' slashes the tube, so that depends on size etc.
i would have thought though for usual day to day riding, you'd be fine. i've had mine in country parks, off road and everything and the slime tubes have stood up well.
