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Steel ones are a real pain and can cause the stamping of feet and spitting the dumby!!
I got a puncture on a bridge about 1/2 a mile away from home once, but I thought I'd fix it anyway, got one tyre lever in and went for my other one, only for the first to Pyonnng off and nearly hit a couple walking by.
And thats why you should always wear Oakleys !
And Cougie.. oakleys with yellow and red flames I hope!!!!
when they have a puncture they quit the 'race' they are in...
Its not the same 'out on the trail' for us mere mortals...
which was my point (I've been out with mates with tubeless)... the thinner tyre side walls (one of the 'advantages' of tubeless, for lighter tyres) are 'prone' to ripping more than normal ones... and having to stop evry 15mins to re-pump up yer tyre.. ain't fun...
horses fer courses... Just not my cuppa... but as we have both said I'm not an elite mtb'er..
just an average jo public who's out 3-4 times a week in all weathers and time of day, because I enjoy the riding...
;oP
sorry, but its true...
and then you stick a heavier tyre into the tubeless equation again.. and its heavier still...
like I said horses fer courses Ed... Gimme summit I can 'fix' out on the trail... and with quality kit its no different to tubeless...
I'd usually just put the spare inner tube in event of 1 puncture & repair it later.
Regarding aforementioned Specialised Armidillo, they do seem to be pretty puncture proof, but they are a very tight fit, I'd hate to have to replace these out on the road.
One of best investments you can make is a track pump, so much easier to pump up. Obvioulsy you wouldn't carry it round with you but pumping the tyre to the correct pressure will avoid alot of punctures, especiallty out on the road.
I commute on my bike most days and have done for about 10 years. As such I have had the majority of bike related incidents including punctures, broken chains, wheels coming adrift from frame (broken hub!) etc etc. I carry 1 inner tube, some leeches, some mini tyre levers, some cable ties (to fix a knackered cassette) and a multitool (Topeak) which includes a chain tool - and a pair of latex gloves! This fits easily into my small saddle bag and has saved my life on many occasions. The last thing that saved me coming home from work in London, one evening was my blockbusters video card - used it to line a torn tyre where the tear was too big!
I do carry a mini pump - Can not remember the make - I avoid the double action ones (now!) as they are not as strong in the stem and I quickly broke the one I had!
Regards
BB
And then usually just buy a new tube and throw the patched one as I don't trust it 100%.
The Specialized Armadillos I've tried in two widths. The slicks are a good tyre but buggers to get on and off which isn't great when you want to revert to a MTB at the weekends. There is definately a knack to it but always bruises finger tips and causes many a bad mood - especially if you get a pinch puncture and have to start again. The real downer with these tyres for me was that with all the crud on the roads over the winter they did eventually get ripped and so was getting punctures with them anyway. I've switched to a wider width but much slower.
Does anyone know of the "perfect" slick tyre - quick, high puncture protection and easy to get on and off?
BB
Running your fingers round the inside usually locates it quite quickly !
You can always take out the tube and stuff the tyre with twigs and grass, if you're really desperate. It wouldn't be very comfortable or very quick but it might save the wheel if you have to ride on it. (Know someone that did this.)