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Slime works! (Read 179 times)

Wingz


Professional Noob

    Ok, so I brought home the tube that went flat yesterday, and blew it up.  Pinpoint leak on the outside.  But I never found anything inside my tire when I was checking it.  I seem to have a lot of difficulty finding small items inside my tires.  

     

    However, with my 2 Slimed tires, I went for a ride this morning...

     

    Air in tires before the ride.

     

    Air in tires during the ride.

     

    Air in tires after the ride.

     

    I almost fainted in shock!  Guess this stuff works!  Yes, it's extra weight in the wheels, slowing my supersonic speeds down... but how much was changing tubes slowing me down anyway?  This is better.

     

    I like slime.  Big grin

    Roads were made for journeys...

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    rectumdamnnearkilledem

      Very cool!  Hey, I say anything that works! Big grin

      Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

      remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.    

           ~ Sarah Kay

      Wingz


      Professional Noob

        There is still air in the tires.  The front one seems... less full than earlier.  I'll be checking it tomorrow.  I pump my tires up to 100 psi, and I usually find them at 80 the next time I'm ready to ride.  I think if it's 60 or above I'll just pump it and bike on in to work.

         

        I missed my bike commute today, when I was driving home from work.  I really did.  I missed it.

        Roads were made for journeys...

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        rectumdamnnearkilledem

          You might want to pump them higher.  120 is considered sorta standard.  Get too low and you are at risk for pinch flats.  In almost 1500 miles I have yet to have a flat *knocks on wood*, not for lack of trying.  I've heard rave reviews of my tires (Vittoria Pro Slick), but I also keep them inflated to 120.

          Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

          remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.    

               ~ Sarah Kay


          Oh Mighty Wing

            woot woot!!!!

             

            *does a happy slime dance*

            Wingz


            Professional Noob

              woot woot!!!!

               

              *does a happy slime dance*

               

              That sounds... hmm...  how to put this... slimey?

               

              BTW, I still had air in my tires today (about 60 in the front, as predicted) but I pumped up and rode to and from work without incident.

               

              Yay!

               

              *does a happy slime dance in spite of earlier comment*

              Roads were made for journeys...