trialingtank Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Do you run tyre slime in trials inner tubes?? :/ I had hd tubes with slime in my DJ tyres just in case of thorns etc but I usually run around 45~55psi. Just wondering if when I get a trials whether to run slime? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 try to stay away from the sharp stuff i use talc to minimize pinch flat risks but I don't use slime. My fairly knobbly tyres at low pressures don't seem to suffer much with 'normal' punctures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Leigh Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Do you run tyre slime in trials inner tubes?? :/ NO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 It's a bit useless in trials as it doesn't protect against snakebites. So you just have all that liquid in your tube for no reason other than making your bike heavier and unbalanced 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialingtank Posted September 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Thats confirmed what I was thinking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Leigh Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 also they weigh more, so its basically a normal tube that weighs more if you think about it. they'll snake bike + pinch flat exactly the same as a normal tube, and i pinched a slime tube 3 days ago and it just squirted everywhere inside my rim + tyre so there's no point using them for trials if that all makes sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialingtank Posted September 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 yeah that does make sense I only run slime in my HD tubes on the DJ bike simply because I ride woodland tracks and stony paths, so I would prefer not to have to walk 4 miles if I can ride back I know if it does burst beyond the slimes repair then it will possibly ruin the inside of the tyre as well, but to be honest the Maxxis High Roller super tacky wears quite quickly anyway (going for a harder compound at the rear) I will fit heavy duty tubes to what ever trial bike I get when I need to replace tubes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Leigh Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 (edited) I will fit heavy duty tubes to what ever trial bike I get when I need to replace tubes if you get an Inspired or street trials bike you probably wont need downhill/heavy duty tubes, the pressures are a lot higher than "pure" trials bikes. but i had the exact same thoughts as you did about heavy duty tubes... it doesn't matter that much trust me also you never need a heavy duty tube on the front, don't do it! EDIT: dont buy halfords tubes and you'll be fine, there shite basically Edited September 14, 2014 by JJ Leigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialingtank Posted September 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 HD tube in the rear only as a little extra strength I'm not a small/light rider by any means! would just put a good tube in the front, nothing extreme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Trials Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 I run normal tubes, slick tyres (to canvas in places) with shiz loads of talc and barely ever get a punny. -touch wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 I run poundland tubes, with various tyres on the front of my mod, I ran it at very low pressure, and it was surprisingly good! Now I use it on 24 inch Holy rollers, and while at low pressure they seem to loose pressure quickly, around 2.5 bar they hold up really well Only problems are thorns and stuff but then again, show me a (reasonably priced tube for trials) that can survive a 3 cm thorn while someone is on the bike... (I am not a heavy user, it should help too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaccJosh Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) I Do use sime... but I live in the desert and more than half of the plant life has flat tire potential. AND tire pinch flats if pressure is too low... (although still no pinch with my der Kaiser) so slime helps with all the small punctures that happen whenever you leave the concrete. And I do ride a lot of concrete haha. And regular tubes, I found that heavy duty/DH tubes are more problems than gain (only on my trials bikes- they seem to need a bit higher pressure to stretch out and keep the tire on the rim) and no match for the thorns of the area so are a waste of weight. Edited September 15, 2014 by aaccJosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsbikingnunn Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 imo its all aboutthe tyre you use and the pressures you use that determines how many snakebites and punctures you get. i run halfords tubes and have done for a while now and use a slicked tryall tyre that has a fair bit of canvas showing, have it at a slightly higher pressure than normal and i hardly ever get punctures and im a fat f**ker who can be harsh as shit at times. only time i get punctures is trying gap to fronts and hitting my tyre right on the edge or trying gaps when i land on the corner of the object. in all honesty i think ive punctured my halfords tyre less time than when i was running my kenda DH tyre 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1973 Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Hey T'tank, sorry for going off subject but noticed in another thread that yer from Cornwall. I'm just starting out (bike arriving tomorrow - hopefully), live in NQY and am keen to meet with other newbies to ride with. Let me know if you're keen. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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