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Airless bicycle tubes?
I just bought a ten speed today with 26 x 2.1 tires, and want to get airless
tubes so I never have to worry about a flat. Can anybody recommend a good brand of airless rubber tube inserts, or a website that sells them? Any advice would be appreciated. Michael O'Connor - Modern Renaissance Man "The likelihood of one individual being correct increases in a direct proportion to the intensity with which others try to prove him wrong" James Mason from the movie "Heaven Can Wait". |
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Mpoconnor7 wrote:
I just bought a ten speed today with 26 x 2.1 tires, and want to get airless tubes so I never have to worry about a flat. Can anybody recommend a good brand of airless rubber tube inserts, or a website that sells them? Any advice would be appreciated. Michael O'Connor - Modern Renaissance Man "The likelihood of one individual being correct increases in a direct proportion to the intensity with which others try to prove him wrong" James Mason from the movie "Heaven Can Wait". Airless bicycle tubes ARE flats. Around here they are anyway. Solid tires do exist, but aren't very popular. The air in your tires is an important part of the lively ride. Bernie |
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"Bernie" wrote in message ... Mpoconnor7 wrote: I just bought a ten speed today with 26 x 2.1 tires, and want to get airless tubes so I never have to worry about a flat. Can anybody recommend a good brand of airless rubber tube inserts, or a website that sells them? Any advice would be appreciated. Michael O'Connor - Modern Renaissance Man "The likelihood of one individual being correct increases in a direct proportion to the intensity with which others try to prove him wrong" James Mason from the movie "Heaven Can Wait". Airless bicycle tubes ARE flats. Around here they are anyway. Solid tires do exist, but aren't very popular. The air in your tires is an important part of the lively ride. Agree, he needs to read Sheldon Brown's excellent article on tires: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tires.html#airless |
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bfd wrote:
"Bernie" wrote in message ... Mpoconnor7 wrote: I just bought a ten speed today with 26 x 2.1 tires, and want to get airless tubes so I never have to worry about a flat. Can anybody recommend a good brand of airless rubber tube inserts, or a website that sells them? Any advice would be appreciated. Michael O'Connor - Modern Renaissance Man "The likelihood of one individual being correct increases in a direct proportion to the intensity with which others try to prove him wrong" James Mason from the movie "Heaven Can Wait". Airless bicycle tubes ARE flats. Around here they are anyway. Solid tires do exist, but aren't very popular. The air in your tires is an important part of the lively ride. Agree, he needs to read Sheldon Brown's excellent article on tires: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tires.html#airless Thanks for your thoughtful and positive post. I was being flippant about flats. Everything I've read about solid bike tires (airless) was not good. The light responsive feel of pneumatic tires hasn't been replaced by anything yet. Automobile drivers should be thankful for this great bicycle invention. Best, Bernie |
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I just bought a ten speed today with 26 x 2.1 tires, and want to get
airless tubes so I never have to worry about a flat. Can anybody recommend a good brand of airless rubber tube inserts No such thing. I had airless bike tubes when I was in college, and rode them about 100 miles a week with no problems. I remember the worst thing about them was putting them on the wheel then getting the tire on over the airless tube; it took me about four hours to do both tires. I have taken up bicycling for the first time since college, and am willing to sacrifice comfort of ride in exchange for never having to worry about another flat and pushing a bike 5 or 6 miles to my house. And BTW, I was incorrect in stating it was a 10 speed; it is actually a 21 speed. Michael O'Connor - Modern Renaissance Man "The likelihood of one individual being correct increases in a direct proportion to the intensity with which others try to prove him wrong" James Mason from the movie "Heaven Can Wait". |
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Mpoconnor7 wrote:
I had airless bike tubes when I was in college, and rode them about 100 miles a week with no problems. I remember the worst thing about them was putting them on the wheel then getting the tire on over the airless tube; it took me about four hours to do both tires. I have taken up bicycling for the first time since college, and am willing to sacrifice comfort of ride in exchange for never having to worry about another flat and pushing a bike 5 or 6 miles to my house. How long has it been? In the 1970's, I had about 10 times as many flats as I do today (on a mileage basis). The risk of a flat is much lower than it used to be. Better tires and Kevlar linings make a huge difference. IIRC, there was a post here about six months ago about someone who had done an extraordinary distance (something like 70,000 miles in 15 years) without a flat. Actually, he posted because he finally did have a tube puncture. If you get a flat, then you can continue your futile quest for airless tires. Austin |
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Mpoconnor7 wrote:
I just bought a ten speed today with 26 x 2.1 tires, and want to get airless tubes so I never have to worry about a flat. Can anybody recommend a good brand of airless rubber tube inserts No such thing. I had airless bike tubes when I was in college, and rode them about 100 miles a week with no problems. I remember the worst thing about them was putting them on the wheel then getting the tire on over the airless tube; it took me about four hours to do both tires. I have taken up bicycling for the first time since college, and am willing to sacrifice comfort of ride in exchange for never having to worry about another flat and pushing a bike 5 or 6 miles to my house. Why on earth would getting a flat tire force you to walk 5 or 6 miles? Carry a pump, spare tube and patch kit and learn how to use 'em. Michael O'Connor - Modern Renaissance Man If you say so. Bill "it really isn't complicated" S. |
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whada buncha knowitalls...
www.airfreetires.com www.ameritire.com ameritire doesn't make 27" tires, but their price$ are reasonable. airfree DOES make 27" tires, but their products are bluddy expen$ive... Polyurethane airless tires are a bit heavier than a regular tube/tire combo Getting them on your rims is an adventure They are usually WAY more expensive and you may even need to buy a special tool to mount them. Finally, you may have more luck with a liquid sealant, although the downside there is that when your tires wear out, you have to replace the tubes as well. The tubes become STUCK to the insides of the tires. |
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