How can I prevent my cycle tyres from getting punctures?
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There are self sealing tyres, but they still won't stop really big punctures, and will still go down eventually
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Ignore solid tyre suggestions, unless your bike has suspension you will get a horrible ride.
Also, I wouldn't put gel in as a preventative measure, but do carry a foam repair spray with you just in case you do get a puncture. That will get you home so you can fix it properly, and is easier to clean out of the innertube/tyre.
carry them in your hands lol
Yeah, get solid tyres, they are made from rubber and don't have air in them.
To minimise the risk of getting a puncture, don't cycle over nails.
There is a gell you can get from cycle shops that you pump into the tyre then go for a quick ride, it spreads inside the tyre and blocks punctures.
The downside is it can be a bit messy when you come to change the tyre and also it adds weight to the wheel, on some bikes where saving weight is almost a religion it's not really a good thing to do.
Can't remember how much but it was pretty cheap.
they sell tire liners for that they go inside the tire made light plastic but it wont prevent damage from the side
I rode a bike for years, and the only advice I can give you is try to avoid glass that you see, Keep tyres fully inflated , it helps reduce the risk of punctures. They are more likely to puncture when under inflated.
never use them
I my self have gone to the local hardware store and picked up aluminum screen and electric tape to wrap the tires with. only tape sections of tire every 3 to 4 inches lightly around tire to hold screen on tube this should work
1) Fit a bike rack to the car.
2) Strap the Bike to it.
3) Drive the car.
4) Do not ride the bike.
Follow these steps and cycle punctures will be a thing of the past
I believe most bicycles these days have tubeless tyres?
Try not to ride over nails, broken glass, barbed wire and police "stinger" type devices. I find I get less punctures if I avoid these types of hazards
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