Punctures

[MJP]

Be it the moped thing or the mountain bike, pretty much every time I go anywhere I get a puncture up here in this . . . place.

Anyway, has anyone ever seen this stuff for sale here in Thailand and if so where? It's a tyre sealant that apparently seals up punctures as they happen. Either this or something similar.

Slime tyre sealant

It's readily available in the UK, via ebay but you know the problems of finding stuff over here.

Thanks

[473geo]

If you can't obtain sealant try using an old tube, cut off valve and line inside the tyre, the uniflated rubber is quite resistant, might help, then add your actual inner tube of course.

[MJP]

If you can't obtain sealant try using an old tube, cut off valve and line inside the tyre, the uniflated rubber is quite resistant, might help, then add your actual inner tube of course.  

It's a good idea and thankfully I have a tyre's guy just round the corner that does this. But still get punctures. Thorns usually on the MTB and of course me being short sighted and clumsy, hitting Grand Canyon vista sized ruts when riding moped (although moped now RIP since engine went self-destruct, just after the D-Max engine went self-destruct, which was shortly after the PC, drill, sander x 2, DVD player and angle grinder also blew up - having a good year this year!) 

Just waiting for my shoes to fall apart next.

Reckon I've had a couple of dozen punctures this year. Really need this Slime stuff. 

[neverdie]

Hey M, Maybe its because of Hugh Jass:P

Ive never used THAT slime before but I have used a similar product and its success depends on the size and type of puncture:jap:.

[MJP]

Hey M, Maybe its because of Hugh Jass:P

Ive never used THAT slime before but I have used a similar product and its success depends on the size and type of puncture:jap:.

Still around 90kgs, so yes I do put down a bit of ground pressure. Perhaps tracks would be better off a D6 LGP.

T, you seen this over here anywhere? There's an Aussie one on the market too. I'll ask round the bike shops when I'm in Roi-Et next, this stuff is ideal for up here if it works.

[MJP]

Hey M, Maybe its because of Hugh Jass:P

Ive never used THAT slime before but I have used a similar product and its success depends on the size and type of puncture:jap:.

Still around 90kgs, so yes I do put down a bit of ground pressure. Perhaps tracks would be better off a D6 LGP.

T, you seen this over here anywhere? There's an Aussie one on the market too. I'll ask round the bike shops when I'm in Roi-Et next, this stuff is ideal for up here if it works.

[MJP]

Hey M, Maybe its because of Hugh Jass:P

Ive never used THAT slime before but I have used a similar product and its success depends on the size and type of puncture:jap:.

Still around 90kgs, so yes I do put down a bit of ground pressure. Perhaps tracks would be better off a D6 LGP.

T, you seen this over here anywhere? There's an Aussie one on the market too. I'll ask round the bike shops when I'm in Roi-Et next, this stuff is ideal for up here if it works.

[MJP]

Hey M, Maybe its because of Hugh Jass:P

Ive never used THAT slime before but I have used a similar product and its success depends on the size and type of puncture:jap:.

[neverdie]

Hey mate, I heard you the first time. Glad my bike isnt running like this forum.

No sorry, I havent seen any stuff like that, but will let you know if I do.

[MJP]

Hey mate, I heard you the first time.    Glad my bike isnt running like this forum.

No sorry, I havent seen any stuff like that, but will let you know if I do.

I think it's my connection. I've moved the computer several metres away just in case it detonates too . . . this years theme and why I bought an MTB rather than another scooter this year.

The fans still work though, my 'iron lungs'.

If you would . . . cheers.

[Gladiator]

I am not sure if 'Slime' or a similar product would work for me.

It seems that the majority of the flat tyres that I have had have been caused by inferior iner-tubes and, due to the heat, the rubber around the valve perishing. By the time that I have had the tyre removed - the iner-tube is in pieces.

[MJP]

I am not sure if 'Slime' or a similar product would work for me.

It seems that the majority of the flat tyres that I have had have been caused by inferior iner-tubes and, due to the heat, the rubber around the valve perishing. By the time that I have had the tyre removed - the iner-tube is in pieces.

Yeah, used to get that all the time with the moped death trap thing. Inner tube would be blown apart at the weld. But high quality ones for say 300 Baht weren't available here, only the 80 Baht temporary (until tomorrow) tubes.

I have Kenda tyres and tubes on the Mongoose MTB and thorns are the dish du jour. Might just line the inside of the tyre with cardboard or something . . . like 1/4" steel!!!!

[Chonburiram]

For the MTB I can recommend Marathon Plus | Schwalbe North America, after 3 years and over 10 000 km still waiting for a puncture...

[MJP]

For the MTB I can recommend Marathon Plus | Schwalbe North America, after 3 years and over 10 000 km still waiting for a puncture...

Thanks.

You've done a lot of limes there. Any idea on comfortable saddles? 

[IanForbes]

The spray sealants are only temporary fixes. They last long enough to get you to the next tire shop, but that is all. I always carry a few cans in my truck and they've bailed me out lots of times, but again... it's only temporary. I haven't seen the stuff in Thailand, though. I've always been lucky with flats in Thailand. I seem to get them when I'm within walking distance of somebody who can fix them. But, I know my luck will run out sooner or later. Depending on where you live, I would ask around at one of the big box stores in the automotive department.

[doctormann]

The type of sealant that you put into the tyre via the valve is available in places like Tesco Lotus or Carrefour although you may not always find it. I can't remember the brand name - wasn't 'Slime' though. Intended for use with tubeless tyres only.

My mountain bike is equipped with kevlar bands that sit between the outer tyre and the inner tube. I bought these from a specialist bike shop in Pattaya - pm me if you need details. The bands are a bit of a pain to fit but once in place seem to be very effective. I've not had a single puncture in the 3000km or so that I've ridden since fitting them. Before this I would get a puncture about every third time that I went out - mostly from thorns, which the kevlar bands stop with no problems.

DM

[GuestHouse]

Back in my cycle racing days I used to pump a small amount of milk into my tires if I had a slow puncture. It would sometimes hold for several months.

These days I've bought kevlar tires and (touch wood) I've had very few punctures since using these.

[Chonburiram]

For the MTB I can recommend Marathon Plus | Schwalbe North America, after 3 years and over 10 000 km still waiting for a puncture...

Thanks.

You've done a lot of limes there. Any idea on comfortable saddles? 

http://www.brookssaddles.com/en/Shop_CategoryPage.aspx?cat=saddles+-+city+%26+heavy+duty

Genuine leather, for Thailand very care intensive...

I use a " normal " saddle and paded biketrousers.

[Thongkorn]

If you are getting a few punctures I would look at the spokes, maybe they are protruding inside the wheel, You may need a new tape that stops the end of the spoke from coming in contact with spoke ends.

[Tonto21]

Never heard the one about milk in the inner tube! I might give that a go.

In my humble opinion punchers come down to one, or an acumination of 5 things:

1/ Crap/worn or poorly fitted inner tubes.

2/ Crap or worn (carcass or tread) tires.

3/ The wrong air pressure, for what you’re doing.

4/ Lose spokes and crap rim tape.

5/ Not enough milk in your inner tube…….Only kidding “Guesthouse!” (I will try that)

The only thing I have done to prevent getting a puncher above and beyond that shown above is to fit, I don’t know its name, but it’s a soft, near gel/rubber strip that fits between the inner tube and tire, it works as a guard against thorns.

I’m sure I won’t be the only one to say never go out riding without a spare “rubber” or two…….Inner tubes that is! Been there! Munched the pie and go the T-shirt on that one…… never again!