01-22-2005, 07:59 PM
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#65 (permalink)
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On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 14:33:17 -0500, "Matt O'Toole" <matt@deltanet.com>
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>waxbytes wrote:
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>> "thorn resistant" tubes for even greater protection. This combo is
>> nearly puncture proof but rides sluggish due to the weight and
>> frictional losses of thick layers.
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>"Thorn resistant" tubes are indeed thick, slow, and heavy, and IME they don't do
>much to stop thorns. Regular Slime tubes aren't nearly as slow, and are more
>thorn resistant. Mr. Tuffy tire liners are helpful too.
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>> Check your rim for burrs and projecting spokes. Also check rim tape.
>> Nothing is going to protect a tube that is creeping down a spoke hole.
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>This is true, and often overlooked. I'm surprised at how many wheels come from
>the factory with crappy rim tape that creeps off the holes, and/or splits. Get
>some Velox and be done with it.
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>Matt O.
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You mean the Jante stuff shown here?
http://www.tri-specialties.com/displ...aspx?which=148
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