Tubular puncture-resistent tires? - Triathlon Week

08-23-2004, 08:09 PM

I'm currently using Torelli 700x23 tires and Specialized tubes. I'm getting
flats on half of my rides. I took the tires off and inspected the tape over
the spokes and didn't see/feel any sharp edges. I ride on city streets with
glass and other debris. Any recommendations for punture-resistent tubulars?
Carlton.

08-23-2004, 08:09 PM

I use clinchers as training tires and help avoid flats by inserting "Mr.
Tuffy's". Often go several hundreds miles between flats. They add weight
but that is good for the training. Makes the racing wheels feel feather
lite and fast on race day.

Ken

"Carlton Whitmore" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> I'm currently using Torelli 700x23 tires and Specialized tubes. I'm
getting
> flats on half of my rides. I took the tires off and inspected the tape
over
> the spokes and didn't see/feel any sharp edges. I ride on city streets
with
> glass and other debris. Any recommendations for punture-resistent
tubulars?
> Carlton.
>
>

08-23-2004, 08:09 PM

"Carlton Whitmore" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:40eaf22d$0$82989$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]. ..
> I'm currently using Torelli 700x23 tires and Specialized tubes. I'm
getting
> flats on half of my rides. I took the tires off and inspected the tape
over
> the spokes and didn't see/feel any sharp edges. I ride on city streets
with
> glass and other debris. Any recommendations for punture-resistent
tubulars?
> Carlton.
>
>

Are the rims new? Sometimes the spokes are a bitt too long for the nipples.

When the tube comes up to pressure, it pressess into the top of the
spoke - - BOOM!

rsquaerd

08-23-2004, 08:09 PM

No, the rims definitely used. I pulled the tires off completely and ran my
finger over the tape and didn't feel and spokes coming through so I don't
think it's that.

"rsquared" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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>
> "Carlton Whitmore" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
> news:40eaf22d$0$82989$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]. ..
> > I'm currently using Torelli 700x23 tires and Specialized tubes. I'm
> getting
> > flats on half of my rides. I took the tires off and inspected the tape
> over
> > the spokes and didn't see/feel any sharp edges. I ride on city streets
> with
> > glass and other debris. Any recommendations for punture-resistent
> tubulars?
> > Carlton.
> >
> >
>
> Are the rims new? Sometimes the spokes are a bitt too long for the
nipples.
>
> When the tube comes up to pressure, it pressess into the top of the
> spoke - - BOOM!
>
> rsquaerd
>
>
>

08-23-2004, 08:09 PM

What is causing your flats? Is it punctures or rim cuts caused from
pinching? Tubulars are somewhat resistant to rim cuts/pinch flats/snake
bite. Any good clincher should be fine if properly inflated. Shy away
from light weight tires for everyday use and the same goes for tubes. You
must be observant of where you ride and avoid visible rocks and glass. Stay
out of gravel clusters at intersections or accumulated roadside debris. In
my riding area the main culprit is tiny 1/4 inch long pieces of wire that
come from disintegrating belted auto and truck tires. These are invisible
and lurk in small crevices on most road shoulders. Mr. Tuffy's really
help protect against these small punctures.

Ken

"Carlton Whitmore" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:40eaf22d$0$82989$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]. ..
> I'm currently using Torelli 700x23 tires and Specialized tubes. I'm
getting
> flats on half of my rides. I took the tires off and inspected the tape
over
> the spokes and didn't see/feel any sharp edges. I ride on city streets
with
> glass and other debris. Any recommendations for punture-resistent
tubulars?
> Carlton.
>
>

08-23-2004, 08:09 PM

"Carlton Whitmore" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com> wrote in message news:<OMIGc.19992$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com>...
> No, the rims definitely used. I pulled the tires off completely and ran my
> finger over the tape and didn't feel and spokes coming through so I don't
> think it's that.
>
>
> "rsquared" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
> news:8MEGc.8949$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> >
> > "Carlton Whitmore" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
> > news:40eaf22d$0$82989$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]. ..
> > > I'm currently using Torelli 700x23 tires and Specialized tubes. I'm
> getting
> > > flats on half of my rides. I took the tires off and inspected the tape
> over
> > > the spokes and didn't see/feel any sharp edges. I ride on city streets
> with
> > > glass and other debris. Any recommendations for punture-resistent
> tubulars?
> > > Carlton.
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Are the rims new? Sometimes the spokes are a bitt too long for the
> nipples.
> >
> > When the tube comes up to pressure, it pressess into the top of the
> > spoke - - BOOM!
> >
> > rsquaerd
> >
> >

Fair enough; I do believe you would have seen this before now. Since
the rims are not new or recently relaced, it must be something else.

However, it is unlikely that you could completely dismiss "high
spokes" without removing the tape to inspect them. It tends to happen
when the inflated tube & rim-strip (tape) bulges _down_ into the rim
hole. It would take allot of excess threads to get the top of the
spoke over the level of the rim.

Good Luck,

rsquared

08-23-2004, 08:09 PM

Any of you guys tried the specialized armadillo tires? I have been
thinking about getting a set for my mountain bike (i seem to get at
least 1 thorn per ride). They make road versions too. But if you all
have experience w/ Mr. Tuffy I would be curious to hear about that too.

roger

On 2004-07-07 08:43:49 -1000, "IMKen" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com> said:

> What is causing your flats? Is it punctures or rim cuts caused from
> pinching? Tubulars are somewhat resistant to rim cuts/pinch flats/snake
> bite. Any good clincher should be fine if properly inflated. Shy away
> from light weight tires for everyday use and the same goes for tubes. You
> must be observant of where you ride and avoid visible rocks and glass. Stay
> out of gravel clusters at intersections or accumulated roadside debris. In
> my riding area the main culprit is tiny 1/4 inch long pieces of wire that
> come from disintegrating belted auto and truck tires. These are invisible
> and lurk in small crevices on most road shoulders. Mr. Tuffy's really
> help protect against these small punctures.
>
> Ken
>
>
>
> "Carlton Whitmore" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
> news:40eaf22d$0$82989$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]. ..
>> I'm currently using Torelli 700x23 tires and Specialized tubes. I'm
> getting
>> flats on half of my rides. I took the tires off and inspected the tape
> over
>> the spokes and didn't see/feel any sharp edges. I ride on city streets
> with
>> glass and other debris. Any recommendations for punture-resistent
> tubulars?
>> Carlton.

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08-23-2004, 08:09 PM

I have worn out many sets of Specialized Armadillos and most have had the
added protection of Mr. Tuffys. Good results with both for high mileage
road training tires. When I set out for 100 plus mile rides I don't want
to be bothered by flats. The extra weight is just another training
enhancement that will make your bike seem incredibly fast when you do switch
to racing wheels.

Ken

"Roger Cortesi" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> Any of you guys tried the specialized armadillo tires? I have been
> thinking about getting a set for my mountain bike (i seem to get at
> least 1 thorn per ride). They make road versions too. But if you all
> have experience w/ Mr. Tuffy I would be curious to hear about that too.
>
> roger
>
> On 2004-07-07 08:43:49 -1000, "IMKen" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com> said:
>
> > What is causing your flats? Is it punctures or rim cuts caused from
> > pinching? Tubulars are somewhat resistant to rim cuts/pinch
flats/snake
> > bite. Any good clincher should be fine if properly inflated. Shy away
> > from light weight tires for everyday use and the same goes for tubes.
You
> > must be observant of where you ride and avoid visible rocks and glass.
Stay
> > out of gravel clusters at intersections or accumulated roadside debris.
In
> > my riding area the main culprit is tiny 1/4 inch long pieces of wire
that
> > come from disintegrating belted auto and truck tires. These are
invisible
> > and lurk in small crevices on most road shoulders. Mr. Tuffy's really
> > help protect against these small punctures.
> >
> > Ken
> >
> >
> >
> > "Carlton Whitmore" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
> > news:40eaf22d$0$82989$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]. ..
> >> I'm currently using Torelli 700x23 tires and Specialized tubes. I'm
> > getting
> >> flats on half of my rides. I took the tires off and inspected the tape
> > over
> >> the spokes and didn't see/feel any sharp edges. I ride on city streets
> > with
> >> glass and other debris. Any recommendations for punture-resistent
> > tubulars?
> >> Carlton.
>
>
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