http://sweat365.com/forum/ Forums Topic: Dealing with a flat during a race and how to prevent it en Fri, 24 May 2013 09:12:19 +0000 http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/448#post-3286 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 02:16:12 +0000 linqun2 3286@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Kicks crew knows that the major group of people who want to buy Nike air max shoes online and other shoe brands are young people. <strong><a href="http://porsches-mall.com">cheap Adidas Porsche Bounce</a></strong> </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/448#post-2941 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:04:42 +0000 fatrob 2941@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Like TJE210 says....expensive tyres are worth their weight in gold !!!</p> <p>I've had Panaracer Extreme Duro's on for the last 2000miles without a single flat !!!!</p> <p>I tried Slime on my last set of tyres and got fed up with the valve glueing shut. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/448#post-1810 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:29:29 +0000 khylowens 1810@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I had this problem not to long ago. I found that I was not inflating my tires enough so when I hit a bump or pot hole I would get a pinch in my tube, it also ruined my tire. when I closely examend my tire there were tiny cuts in my tires so if Inflated them to much they would just blow out. I bought some new tires that had a strong side wall and got a thorn resistant tube for the back and made sure that the tires are inflated properly that has helped me a lot.<br /> you can buy rode tubes with slim in them I have heard good and bad things about them so you might have to try for your self but I think the thorn resistant tubs work good. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/448#post-1805 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:55:39 +0000 dmt0311 1805@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I mistakenly bought a hand pump with no guage on it so I have to buy a better one. Does "Slime" work with road tires? What kind of tires/tubes do you have/suggest? I will look into the CO2, tire levers, and extra tube. Thanks for the info. Dustin </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/448#post-1804 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:52:56 +0000 tje210 1804@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>run your tires at proper pressure. i do mine at about 120 psi. have good, expensive tires - don't waste money on cheap ones. i've been running on the same tires for 2000+ miles, no flats. i think that keeping the tires clean helps too.</p> <p>during a race, i'd carry a spare tube with you, a CO2 cartridge and the CO2 adapter. plus some tire levers. on training rides, i don't use CO2, i just have a high-pressure hand pump. replacing tubes sucks during a race, but it's gotta be done. just remember: slow is smooth, smooth is fast. don't panic, take your time. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/448#post-1802 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:44:47 +0000 dmt0311 1802@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I got a new bike about a month or so ago and the first night it got a flat in the front. The company fixed it for free. SUPER! Now 90+ miles later the rear tire went flat after 1.5 miles into my ride. This got me thinking and now I am wondering what are some things I can do to prevent getting a flat? Also, what does everyone do when they get a flat in a race or when they are far from their house? What type of gear should I carry with me? Thank in advance for the help. Dustin. </p>