tyre sealant or co2 canisters

[400bhp]

My other half is getting the cycling bug and regularly does 30 to 40 mile loops. The inevitable visit from p fairy hasnt occured yet...

I have shown her how to change a tube however she suffers from carpal tunnel syndrome so we are both unsure whe the fairy visits how she would get on with changing a tube then using a standard pump.
The issue isnt too bad when I am at home as I could just pick her up but that wouldnt be possible ehen I'm at work.

I was considering giving co2 cartridges a go or going the whole hog with the tyre sealant canisters.

Thoughts?

 

[BSRU]

My other half is getting the cycling bug and regularly does 30 to 40 mile loops. The inevitable visit from p fairy hasnt occured yet...

I have shown her how to change a tube however she suffers from carpal tunnel syndrome so we are both unsure whe the fairy visits how she would get on with changing a tube then using a standard pump.
The issue isnt too bad when I am at home as I could just pick her up but that wouldnt be possible ehen I'm at work.

I was considering giving co2 cartridges a go or going the whole hog with the tyre sealant canisters.

Thoughts?

I would have thought with tyre sealants there is no need to remove the wheel from the bike at all(like car tyre sealants).
Using CO2 would require the tube being removed and fixed/replaced.
Hopefully someone with slime tube experience will post their experience of using them.

 

[400bhp]

Thanks-yes you're right about tyre sealant (no need to remove the wheel and tube) and I should have been more clear.

I have visions of sealant being a guey mess and more trouble than its worth?

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

I've always been wary of sealants. Most are only good for xmm sized punctures and even then there is no guarantee. That's if they don't become a gooey mess.

On the other hand I've had a co2 pump for years and absolutely love it, especially on cold miserable days. 5~ seconds to fully inflate a 23c tyre - that'll do me!

 

[400bhp]

Any recommendations on a co2 pump?

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Spring type or trigger type

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

I would recommend tubeless with slime, a bit of expense but seems to work out well for mountain bikers.

Spare tub and co2 cartridge for real emergencies.

 

[potsy]

Similar issue here, we went with the M+ and hope for the best method, but this is trail/offroad riding where yours is road.
Maybe just the usual practice at home advice and know she'll be OK when it happens out on a ride?

 

[byegad]

Both, either put sealant in from the off, or better carry a can of Seal N Flate and some CO2 to top up if she needs it to get home. I carry these, plus a spare tube and patches but as she isn't going to change a tyre there is a case for joining ETA's cycle recovery, around £50/annum to include all breakdowns and punctures and recovery to home, or LBS or your car. Either way she would not be stranded, you do need photo ID to use this.

 

[gam001]

I have one of these CO2 cartridge packs (bought after finding out my mini pump didn't work when I got a puncture once)...
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...ator-with-2-x-cartridges/genupumr240000000000
Only had 1 puncture in just over 12 months (as I always use winter tyres) so only used it once, but all you do is screw the adaptor onto the cartridge and then press it down on your valve for about 2 seconds and your tyre is at 120psi (you can press down lighter and/or let go earlier if you want a lesser tyre pressure and the CO2 will be saved for later in case you need it). It was hammering down at the time so I was pleased about that!
Expensive bit is adaptor, but once you have that, the replacement cartridges are only about £2 each.
Obviously you still have to fumble around changing / fixing inner tube.
I heard Rob Hayles once say on TV whilst commentating that Cav uses winter tyres and slime inner tubes for his winter training to reduce punctures, so if they're good enough for him...

 

[ianrauk]

I have one of these CO2 cartridge packs (bought after finding out my mini pump didn't work when I got a puncture once)...
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...ator-with-2-x-cartridges/genupumr240000000000
Only had 1 puncture in just over 12 months (as I always use winter tyres) so only used it once, but all you do is screw the adaptor onto the cartridge and then press it down on your valve for about 2 seconds and your tyre is at 120psi (you can press down lighter and/or let go earlier if you want a lesser tyre pressure and the CO2 will be saved for later in case you need it). It was hammering down at the time so I was pleased about that!
Expensive bit is adaptor, but once you have that, the replacement cartridges are only about £2 each.
Obviously you still have to fumble around changing / fixing inner tube.
I heard Rob Hayles once say on TV whilst commentating that Cav uses winter tyres and slime inner tubes for his winter training to reduce punctures, so if they're good enough for him...

£2.00 each?
Blimey....£0.65p (£6.49 box of 10) HERE

 

[400bhp]

Thanks for all your replies - I was in Decathlon this afternoon. I picked up a couple of tube sealants but unfortunately they didn't have any CO2 pumps.

At this stage the sealant will do for now and we will see how we get on.

I'll have a look at the ETA insurance.

 

[Cuchilo]

Ive had a co2 canister in my saddle bag since I bought the bike and thought I had been sold something that wasn't needed until today . As said , a bit pricey with the adaptor but once you have it you wont regret it . The hand pump found the puncture aswell as the mark on the side wall but once fixed I was able to carry on my ride rather than limping home .
P.S. wear gloves when using a co2 canister ! They get very very cold and will stick to your skin .

 

[PK99]

One thing to remember about co2 is that tubes are partially permeable.... Co2 is get you home tool, deflate and inflate with air before next ride.

Very useful with slow punctures in the rain for several top ups.

 

[Cuchilo]

One thing to remember about co2 is that tubes are partially permeable.... Co2 is get you home tool, deflate and inflate with air before next ride.

Very useful with slow punctures in the rain for several top ups.

I didn't know that and thankyou , job done .