boristheblade Posted May 29, 2014 Share when buying new tubes for the mtb, what is the best option? NB - i dont have tubless tyres. are these Slime Smart Tubes the best option? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braailegend Posted May 29, 2014 Share i just go the cheapest route... those bulk packs from CRC, @R35 a tube. most of my flats are snakebites, so slime no use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranky Posted May 29, 2014 Share Last time I rode slimed tubes they held out reasonably well against thorns and other piercing objects. The main downside is that if the tube doesn't seal itself, it can be tricky to patch because of the slime. So always carry a spare tube. Edited May 29, 2014 by Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapee.. Posted May 29, 2014 Share Why dont you go tubeless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakkals. Posted May 29, 2014 Share Lasted me on a trip from Kenya to Tanzania and across Zanzibar. No issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boristheblade Posted May 29, 2014 Share will go tubeless. but not now.still new to the sport, and the initial costs are a bit much.thought i would do the conversion to tubeless once i need to replace the tyres that came with the bike.makes the most sense to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted May 29, 2014 Share I used to ride with those ultra thick thorn proof tubes from Sportsmans with tyre liners as well. A bit heavy but you will never have a puncture! I stopped using those slimed tubes because they never seem to seal and the sealant can make a royal mess of everything and clog up the valve. Edited May 29, 2014 by Mojoman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boristheblade Posted May 29, 2014 Share anyone have the Kenda Kwick Seal tube? i was just informed that my LBS only stocks the Kenda, and not the "Slime Smart Tube" anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-Zulu Posted May 29, 2014 Share Although my MTB is tubeless, I buy regular tubes for the rest of the family. I inject Stans in the tubes from my personal stash. Just yesterday my son pulled a mother of a devil thorn from his wheel...we spun it a couple rotations and sealed up...something to consider Hamish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil6 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Lasted me on a trip from Kenya to Tanzania and across Zanzibar. No issues.Please share! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boristheblade Posted May 29, 2014 Share ok cool, cause i thought Stans are only for the tubeless tyres.thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boristheblade Posted May 29, 2014 Share i only found these 2 options on the sportsmans website: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braailegend Posted May 29, 2014 Share where i get my tubes http://www.chainreac...en/tubes?f=2258 read a lot of people use stans in normal tubes... maybe going to try it Edited May 29, 2014 by braailegend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vangar Posted May 29, 2014 Share Ran tubes for a while and my friend still does. Conti tubes with some Joe's NoFlats sealant in works like a charm, and not hugely expensive. Conti tubes have removable Presta valve cores that makes life a lot simpler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarHugger Posted May 29, 2014 Share Why dont you go tubeless? .......because they leak over December holidays at the sea...... Escapee.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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