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2010-02-09 11:49 PM


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Subject: Tire Sealant?
I use tubular tires to race and i'm always worried about flatting. I don't currently ride with sealant in my tires but this seems like the most logical solution to my worries and to also avoid a ruined race.  Any tips or suggestions for tubular tires and flats would be greatly appreciated.

2010-02-10 10:05 AM
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Subject: RE: Tire Sealant?
I used it once but when I went to deflate the tire loads of the sealant came out of the valve, ruining it.  Maybe this was just a one off though.

I think your best bet is to learn how to change a tubular tire at speed. 
2010-02-11 12:39 PM
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Subject: RE: Tire Sealant?
Would agree on just learning to change the tire. Would also be curious of the impact sealant may have (if any) on the performance of same tire/wheel combo without sealant in regards to weight/resistence/role etc.
2010-02-11 1:19 PM
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Subject: RE: Tire Sealant?
IF I were to try it (emphasis on IF), I would go with a product like STANS or a similiar latex product. Internet stories abound about people adding glitter to the sealant product to make it more effective for larger leaks.
2010-02-11 10:58 PM
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Subject: RE: Tire Sealant?
I've tried all I can find, the Tufo Extreme Sealant works the best for me.


I did over 3000 miles last season on Tubs on my road bike. Fixed a few rear flats with the Tufo stuff. Never bothered to carry a spare.
2010-02-13 1:42 AM
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Subject: RE: Tire Sealant?

I carry:

- 1 can of Vittoria Pit stop <--(The video here doesn't really apply. They're showing how to replace a clincher tire, not tubular).

- 1 spare tubular tire (pre-stretched & pre-glued)

- 1 razor blade

- 2-3 CO2 cartridges+inflator

My plan if I flat:

- use the can of Pit stop first and hope it seals the tire. Add CO2 if neccessary.

- If the sealant doesn't work, use the razor blade to take off the flat tubular tire, put on the spare & inflate.

-ak-

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