"Slime" for bicycles? - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

06-20-2004, 01:49 PM

A friend asked me to ask this group if anyone has any opinions...positive,
negative, or whatever <g> about the green "Slime" being marketed as a product
that is injected into the tires of bicycles, motorcycles, etc., to prevent
'flats'.

Any opinions or experiences with this material that I can relate to him?

Thanks in advance for any responses.

James S. Prine
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06-20-2004, 02:23 PM

"James S. Prine" <jsprine@aol.comnothanks> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com...
> A friend asked me to ask this group if anyone has any opinions...positive,
> negative, or whatever <g> about the green "Slime" being marketed as a product
> that is injected into the tires of bicycles, motorcycles, etc., to prevent
> 'flats'.
>
> Any opinions or experiences with this material that I can relate to him?
>
> Thanks in advance for any responses.
>
>
>
>\

..One tire of mine survived a heavy wire staple puncture because of slime. I
heard a scraping noise and stopped to find a loop of wire sticking out of the
tire and rubbing on the inside of the fender. Moving the wire caused a rush of
air to escape, but when I pulled it out the hole sealed itself in a few seconds
and I was able to complete the ride. The tire lost more air while parked that
night, but then sealed completely.

Another tire got a quarter inch cut through the tube, probably from a shard of
glass. The slime did nothing but make a mess inside the tire, but it does tell
you where the hole is. It's not a panacea. You still need to carry a spare tube.
I

06-20-2004, 02:23 PM

"James S. Prine" <jsprine@aol.comnothanks> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com...
> A friend asked me to ask this group if anyone has any opinions...positive,
> negative, or whatever <g> about the green "Slime" being marketed as a product
> that is injected into the tires of bicycles, motorcycles, etc., to prevent
> 'flats'.
>
> Any opinions or experiences with this material that I can relate to him?
>
> Thanks in advance for any responses.
>
>
>
>\

..One tire of mine survived a heavy wire staple puncture because of slime. I
heard a scraping noise and stopped to find a loop of wire sticking out of the
tire and rubbing on the inside of the fender. Moving the wire caused a rush of
air to escape, but when I pulled it out the hole sealed itself in a few seconds
and I was able to complete the ride. The tire lost more air while parked that
night, but then sealed completely.

Another tire got a quarter inch cut through the tube, probably from a shard of
glass. The slime did nothing but make a mess inside the tire, but it does tell
you where the hole is. It's not a panacea. You still need to carry a spare tube.
I

06-20-2004, 02:23 PM

"James S. Prine" <jsprine@aol.comnothanks> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com...
> A friend asked me to ask this group if anyone has any opinions...positive,
> negative, or whatever <g> about the green "Slime" being marketed as a product
> that is injected into the tires of bicycles, motorcycles, etc., to prevent
> 'flats'.
>
> Any opinions or experiences with this material that I can relate to him?
>
> Thanks in advance for any responses.
>
>
>
>\

..One tire of mine survived a heavy wire staple puncture because of slime. I
heard a scraping noise and stopped to find a loop of wire sticking out of the
tire and rubbing on the inside of the fender. Moving the wire caused a rush of
air to escape, but when I pulled it out the hole sealed itself in a few seconds
and I was able to complete the ride. The tire lost more air while parked that
night, but then sealed completely.

Another tire got a quarter inch cut through the tube, probably from a shard of
glass. The slime did nothing but make a mess inside the tire, but it does tell
you where the hole is. It's not a panacea. You still need to carry a spare tube.
I

06-20-2004, 02:23 PM

"James S. Prine" <jsprine@aol.comnothanks> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com...
> A friend asked me to ask this group if anyone has any opinions...positive,
> negative, or whatever <g> about the green "Slime" being marketed as a product
> that is injected into the tires of bicycles, motorcycles, etc., to prevent
> 'flats'.
>
> Any opinions or experiences with this material that I can relate to him?
>
> Thanks in advance for any responses.
>
>
>
>\

..One tire of mine survived a heavy wire staple puncture because of slime. I
heard a scraping noise and stopped to find a loop of wire sticking out of the
tire and rubbing on the inside of the fender. Moving the wire caused a rush of
air to escape, but when I pulled it out the hole sealed itself in a few seconds
and I was able to complete the ride. The tire lost more air while parked that
night, but then sealed completely.

Another tire got a quarter inch cut through the tube, probably from a shard of
glass. The slime did nothing but make a mess inside the tire, but it does tell
you where the hole is. It's not a panacea. You still need to carry a spare tube.
I

06-20-2004, 02:23 PM

"James S. Prine" <jsprine@aol.comnothanks> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com...
> A friend asked me to ask this group if anyone has any opinions...positive,
> negative, or whatever <g> about the green "Slime" being marketed as a product
> that is injected into the tires of bicycles, motorcycles, etc., to prevent
> 'flats'.
>
> Any opinions or experiences with this material that I can relate to him?
>
> Thanks in advance for any responses.
>
>
>
>\

..One tire of mine survived a heavy wire staple puncture because of slime. I
heard a scraping noise and stopped to find a loop of wire sticking out of the
tire and rubbing on the inside of the fender. Moving the wire caused a rush of
air to escape, but when I pulled it out the hole sealed itself in a few seconds
and I was able to complete the ride. The tire lost more air while parked that
night, but then sealed completely.

Another tire got a quarter inch cut through the tube, probably from a shard of
glass. The slime did nothing but make a mess inside the tire, but it does tell
you where the hole is. It's not a panacea. You still need to carry a spare tube.
I

06-20-2004, 02:24 PM

I had a bad run of punctures and started using a slime tube. Have not had a
puncture since. Weight difference is miniscule. Would heartily recommend
for hassle free training rides. One warning...avoid pinch punctures (i.e.
ensure tube has seated properly) as the slime goes everywhere.

richie

"James S. Prine" <jsprine@aol.comnothanks> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com...
> A friend asked me to ask this group if anyone has any opinions...positive,
> negative, or whatever <g> about the green "Slime" being marketed as a
product
> that is injected into the tires of bicycles, motorcycles, etc., to prevent
> 'flats'.
>
> Any opinions or experiences with this material that I can relate to him?
>
> Thanks in advance for any responses.
>
>
>
>
> James S. Prine
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
>

06-20-2004, 02:24 PM

I had a bad run of punctures and started using a slime tube. Have not had a
puncture since. Weight difference is miniscule. Would heartily recommend
for hassle free training rides. One warning...avoid pinch punctures (i.e.
ensure tube has seated properly) as the slime goes everywhere.

richie

"James S. Prine" <jsprine@aol.comnothanks> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com...
> A friend asked me to ask this group if anyone has any opinions...positive,
> negative, or whatever <g> about the green "Slime" being marketed as a
product
> that is injected into the tires of bicycles, motorcycles, etc., to prevent
> 'flats'.
>
> Any opinions or experiences with this material that I can relate to him?
>
> Thanks in advance for any responses.
>
>
>
>
> James S. Prine
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
>

06-20-2004, 02:24 PM

I had a bad run of punctures and started using a slime tube. Have not had a
puncture since. Weight difference is miniscule. Would heartily recommend
for hassle free training rides. One warning...avoid pinch punctures (i.e.
ensure tube has seated properly) as the slime goes everywhere.

richie

"James S. Prine" <jsprine@aol.comnothanks> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com...
> A friend asked me to ask this group if anyone has any opinions...positive,
> negative, or whatever <g> about the green "Slime" being marketed as a
product
> that is injected into the tires of bicycles, motorcycles, etc., to prevent
> 'flats'.
>
> Any opinions or experiences with this material that I can relate to him?
>
> Thanks in advance for any responses.
>
>
>
>
> James S. Prine
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
>

06-20-2004, 02:24 PM

I had a bad run of punctures and started using a slime tube. Have not had a
puncture since. Weight difference is miniscule. Would heartily recommend
for hassle free training rides. One warning...avoid pinch punctures (i.e.
ensure tube has seated properly) as the slime goes everywhere.

richie

"James S. Prine" <jsprine@aol.comnothanks> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com...
> A friend asked me to ask this group if anyone has any opinions...positive,
> negative, or whatever <g> about the green "Slime" being marketed as a
product
> that is injected into the tires of bicycles, motorcycles, etc., to prevent
> 'flats'.
>
> Any opinions or experiences with this material that I can relate to him?
>
> Thanks in advance for any responses.
>
>
>
>
> James S. Prine
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
>