P**ctures

[Mozzy]

Being new to the bicycle life, I must admit to being scared witless about p**ctures. The tyres I have say 'p**cture resistant,' but I realise the short comings of the statement. Yes, I can phone the wife to pick me up if I get one which is OK (ish). But ... I'd like to take it in to my preferred shop (Bicycle Chain Bridgwater) to see what can be done to really get as p**cture proof as possible.

As I am going to be cycling the canal paths quite a bit I realise this is p**cture heaven for a cycle. I'm really sorry if this has been asked a hundred times, but I have been unable to find what I wanted.

What would be the very best procedure with tyres that would give me the optimum p**cture 'proof' situation?

Thanks

Mozzy

 

[HLaB]

Buy good tyres and keep them pumped up to pressure (it makes it harder for a foreign object to enter and reduces the chances of a pinch p'ture) and add a little talc to your tyre (it also reduces the chances of a pinch p'ture) and finally never say the p word

 

[apollo179]

Schwalbe marathon plus.
Recognised as best puncture resistant tyre available.

 

[Mozzy]

Buy good tyres and keep them pumped up to pressure (it makes it harder for a foreign object to enter and reduces the chances of a pinch p'ture) and add a little talc to your tyre (it also reduces the chances of a pinch p'ture) and finally never say the p word

Duly edited, thanks for the respectful telling off. Taken firmly on the chinny chin-chin; won't happen again

Mozzy

 

[Mozzy]

Schwalbe marathon plus.
Recognised as best puncture resistant tyre available.

 

[Panter]

Schwalbe marathon plus.
Recognised as best puncture resistant tyre available.

Another +1

Saying that though, buy a spare inner tube (or two) and just familiarise yourself with changing tubes in the comfort of your front room.
Punctures are nothing to be scared of (see? ) they're just a nuisance.
When you're happy with swapping tubes then you'll be prepared for when the time comes. Just make sure you're carrying (obviously) your spare tubes(s), tools if needed and a small torch (if your bar mounted lights aren't easily removed)

Punctures will happen, albeit rarely with M+ so, be prepared

 

[Glover Fan]

Just relax. Puncture repair takes 20 mins tops and once you get the hang of it, becomes really easy.

Practice taking your tyres on and off the rim and replacing innertubes at home. Take 1 or 2 innertubes, mini pump, tyre levers and patches and forget about punctures.

The best form of prevention us to keep tyres fully inflated (I pump mine up before every ride) and ride out of the gutter.

 

[Mozzy]

Just relax. Puncture repair takes 20 mins tops and once you get the hang of it, becomes really easy.

Practice taking your tyres on and off the rim and replacing innertubes at home. Take 1 or 2 innertubes, mini pump, tyre levers and patches and forget about punctures.

The best form of prevention us to keep tyres fully inflated (I pump mine up before every ride) and ride out of the gutter.

OK fair point. Would my cycle be tubeless or have inner tubes? I ask based on is an inner tube a way to repair on the road? They are Schwalbe.

On pressure mine say 25- max 60psi. Would you recommend closer to the 60 end?

 

[albion]

A spare tube, pump and tyre levers are certainly ten quid well spent.

 

[Mozzy]

Daft question, but will the small bike pumps inflate up to a decent PSI?

Mozzy

 

[Glover Fan]

If cycling on the road always pump them up to near the max limit. I am pretty sure your bike would have innertubes. Small bike Pumps are more of a "get me home" affair, I generally struggle to get much more than 80 PSI out of mine. You can buy some which will pump them to the max, but they are a bit more expensive.

 

[Mozzy]

If cycling on the road always pump them up to near the max limit. I am pretty sure your bike would have innertubes. Small bike Pumps are more of a "get me home" affair, I generally struggle to get much more than 80 PSI out of mine. You can buy some which will pump them to the max, but they are a bit more expensive.

Thank you

 

[HovR]

Although we can't really be sure without more information, (Tire/Bike brand, stock or not stock etc), it is more than likely that your tires are of the inner tube variety, as opposed to tubeless.

I would suggest that carrying a spare inner tube is much easier than repairing a tube on the road and waiting for the glue to dry - So that is probably your best option for on-the-ride repairs. (As long as you can get the wheel completely off the frame.)

Regarding pressure, my MTB tires are rated the similarly (30-60PSI). I normally run them at around 50 for road/hardpack riding, which seems to work fine for me.

 

[Mozzy]

Although we can't really be sure without more information, (Tire/Bike brand, stock or not stock etc), it is more than likely that your tires are of the inner tube variety, as opposed to tubeless.

I would suggest that carrying a spare inner tube is much easier than repairing a tube on the road and waiting for the glue to dry - So that is probably your best option for on-the-ride repairs. (As long as you can get the wheel completely off the frame.)

Regarding pressure, my MTB tires are rated the similarly (30-60PSI). I normally run them at around 50 for road/hardpack riding, which seems to work fine for me.

Thank you.

Wish there was a thank you button to click

 

[HovR]

RE: Pumps

I would invest in a good track pump to keep at home - They are much more effective than most smaller pumps, and you can keep a smaller pump on your bike for repairs.