Solid tyres

[mjr]

Trouble is, Sod's Law kicks in and most of my flats are at night on unlit country roads.I even tried that green gunk stuff that you put in your inner tube,and I still got a puncture-and what was worse was that it couldn't be repaired because the patch wouldn't stick to the gunky tube.

Get one of the puncture repair canisters, then you've got the choice of doing a proper repair or attaching the canister, filling up with gunk and riding on, albeit at reduced pressure. I've used one in filthy weather when I didn't fancy trying to make a patch stick.

 

[screenman]

Always start the ride with at least 2 spare tubes.

 

[Arrowfoot]

Always start the ride with at least 2 spare tubes.

Tell me about it. Had to learn the hard way. Second puncture was about 100 yards from the first.

 

[iggibizzle]

Always take 2 out these days. What's the chances of getting 3 on a ride??

I know il get 3 on way home now I've said this.

 

[screenman]

Always take 2 out these days. What's the chances of getting 3 on a ride??

I know il get 3 on way home now I've said this.

If you leave the sharp object in the caused the first the odds are quit high.

I must say because I want to pop in some longer rides this year I am going to carry some self adhesive patches as well.

 

[iggibizzle]

Yea I always check for the offending item. Got 2 in different tyres within about 2 miles the other week. Only had 1 tube