Rip in tyre...

[Tynan]

For me punctures are more or less routine, I know they'll happen and prepare a solution to them, I certainly wouldn't consider them any sort of emergency

 

[Maz]

Thanks for the replies. I've put a piece of old inner tube between inner and tyre as a fix. I'm loath to splash out on a new tyre cos the one I've got cost 25quid and has still got loads of life in it. Bought it cos of the 'kevlar lining' for p*ncture resistance!! (Spesh All-Condition Pro).

 

[Smokin Joe]

Kevlar doesn't work. Once something penetrates the tread it will get through to the tube, you are only buying time with a kevlar band and my guess is minutes rather than weeks. A good quality tread that resists cutting is the best puncture protection.

 

[Maz]

Are Schwalbe Stelvios Plus good?

 

[fossyant]

Not being funny, but if the slit is big enough to cause a bulge, then replace..... if bodging, use some emery paper for a TEMP repair.... most slits that don't cause a bulge are OK, but any that do means your tyre is goosed !!!

Stelvios OK - yep........ but I ride Pro Race..............

Puncture protection is rubbish....it leads to a slow and heavy tyre !!! Been there..done it......

 

[goo_mason]

Are Schwalbe Stelvios Plus good?

I've never had any bother with my Stelvios at all. Mind you, on my second set in under a year as I got a big gash in the rear which left the inner poking through !

Shouldn't way this but since putting my new set on last year, I've not had one of those things that I shouldn't mention