sfboy Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 I got a puncture today from some glass, and stopped by hellfrauds, unfortunately I had just enough to buy some tubes and not some slime liners which I'm sure would have saved my tube.Anywho that got me thinking that I could make my own line by taping up an aluminum strip, but I had none. I can't think what I could use as a substitute for the liners, I needs to be tough but flexible!Any Ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexnessie Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 kevlar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josephine Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 Doubled-up Gaff Tape? Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 an old seatbelt ??? though, fairly thick and flexable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfboy Posted January 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 kevlar.titDoubled-up Gaff Tape? Joenot strong enoughan old seatbelt ??? though, fairly thick and flexableoh yes, think I'm off to raid the scrapyard, I'll let you know how I get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexymike Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 titnot strong enoughoh yes, think I'm off to raid the scrapyard, I'll let you know how I get on.when folded 7 times they are bullet proof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 Tubeless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_pimp Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 mike even im going to call you a tit for that remark...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ding_dong Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 You could buy a few of them superflex rulers and gaff 'em together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 old worn out tyre, sans bead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josephine Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 old worn out tyre, sans bead. Even doubles as weight training! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 mike even im going to call you a tit for that remark......Why? I've got it running F+R, and it's awesome, never pinch, seals holes immediately, and save over 600g compared to most setups.If people've not seen this video: http://stansbikeparts.com/demo.wmv then do. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrico Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 Why? I've got it running F+R, and it's awesome, never pinch, seals holes immediately, and save over 600g compared to most setups.If people've not seen this video: http://stansbikeparts.com/demo.wmv then do. Mike. OT but what make tubless are you running? and watching that vid i am quite impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 OT but what make tubless are you running? and watching that vid i am quite impressedhttp://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7134These tyres (High roller 2.35" 42a), on standard rims (Mavic X517 and Drilled Alex DX32), and stans sealent (available from freeborn.co.uk who's website is currently down). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 can you run tubes with that stuff? may seam a pointless thing to do as if you get a pinch your boned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 can you run tubes with that stuff? may seam a pointless thing to do as if you get a pinch your boned You don't get pinches, as there's no tubes to pinch! I've rimmed out on stuff very hard, and it won't pinch.I beleive you can put the sealent in your tubes to fix small punctures too. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 cheers mike, that vid just converted me! whats the lowest pressure you have managed to get away with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 *Just realised how much has been posted OT!*cheers mike, that vid just converted me! whats the lowest pressure you have managed to get away with?Thats it's only downfall, you have to run them reasonabely high (on wider rims at least). On the front, on my X517, I can run fairly low, but on the back, i'm having to run at least 25psi to stop it folding and air & latex burping out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 ill be running d521 ceramics(too hell if im changing rims), atm i run 20-25 for natural/wet weather, then about 30 for the summer, so i guess i should be ok?so at eaest on my freeride and street bikes i can run it fine , presumably you can use almost any tyre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_pimp Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 even if you have tubless, it wont stop glass tearing the tyre, that was the whole point of the topic.At least slime liners help protect the tube.Anyway, freebourne are a rip-off.They are based near me, and they rip you off with that kit.Go on e-bay and get a big tub of liquid latex for about £5, use a combo of duct tape, and latex to seal the spokes, and a car valve in the rim.Whole thing could be done for about £7.Last time I checked, Freebourne wanted £40-£50 for the set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 even if you have tubless, it wont stop glass tearing the tyre, that was the whole point of the topic.At least slime liners help protect the tube.Anyway, freebourne are a rip-off.They are based near me, and they rip you off with that kit.Go on e-bay and get a big tub of liquid latex for about £5, use a combo of duct tape, and latex to seal the spokes, and a car valve in the rim.Whole thing could be done for about £7.Last time I checked, Freebourne wanted £40-£50 for the setYeah, but I'm simply using a 20" inner tube which I'm given for free from my LBS, and the sealent, I couldn't imagine anyone would pay the price they are asking.I've tried, and used the liquid latex off ebay, and it doesn't work, it simply dries up in a couple of weeks, and doesn't seal as well as stan's stuff...ill be running d521 ceramics(too hell if im changing rims), atm i run 20-25 for natural/wet weather, then about 30 for the summer, so i guess i should be ok?so at eaest on my freeride and street bikes i can run it fine , presumably you can use almost any tyre?Yeah, it'll be fine with those rims & pressures.From my experience (quite a lot) it is worth just getting the high roller UST tyres, they're really good, 42a, etc etc. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 i guessall that latex is pretty waity though, can you run 42a single ply high rollers to make up for it in lightness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 i guessall that latex is pretty waity though, can you run 42a single ply high rollers to make up for it in lightness?You don't need that much. And the UST high rollers are only 850g, that's what I'm running F+R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 so you managed to make it work on a drilled rim...ey?adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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