I had enough of a tire going flat so often. Always picking up dupree off the road. So I want tires that does not use air. There's got to be some made. If you know any please tell me. Thanks.
2007-12-01 16:07:53 · 13 answers · asked by Mattman 6 in Sports ➔ Cycling
There are 'solid' type tyres around and there have always been attempts at this sort of tyre but they don't seem to cut the mustard!
Maybe it's me but I don't seem to pick up punctures as much as other people.???
I keep my tyres inflated and ride about 1 meter from the kerb, ( I refuse to ride in the storm drains and road debris) and if a car has to wait a minute or two to overtake TOUGH!
EDIT: I dont use magic tyres either, on my commuter bike, I use Michelin Megamiums and my carbon flyer uses Vredestein fortezza tricomp!
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2007-12-02 02:17:19 · answer #1 · answered by onlyme Mr G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hear you.
I'd think by now the automotive industry could come up with something else beside a rubber tire filled with air. I guess it must be the cheap way to do it.
Anyway, I don't know of any solid tire.
I do know of kevlar lined tires. The local bike shop by me has one for $40. After a few more flats, I might look in to it.
I switched to a folding tire and got a flat the 2nd ride.
The folding tire is lighter, but is thinner. Im going to go with a beaded tire for my next one. Easier to change flats with a beaded tire.
There's tube patches and the co2 fix a flat stuff too.
Dont know of any non-air tires though.
2007-12-01 16:35:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Picking DEBRIS up from the road is a cycling fact of life, but there are things you can install inside the tire that prevent most fine punctures. One brand is Lizard Skins.
Kenda also makes some tires that have a Kevlar belt in them.
The problem with putting something other than air inside a tire is that it increases rotating mass. For each ounce added to each wheel it reduces performance as if you added 1 POUND to the bike.
2007-12-02 10:33:13 · answer #3 · answered by bikeworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Airless tires would not be a fun ride, and they would be heavy! Two tips-- always keep your tires at the proper pressure, and consider 'thick tubes' if you simply can't avoid those messy roads and debris. Thick tubes are just as the name implies... they're a thicker rubber and more resistant to punctures than regular tubes. They cost about double what regular tubes cost, but they hold up better on crummy roads.
Kevlar tubes are another idea, and they do work pretty well, as do the Bontrager Hard Case tires, like I have on my Trek 7.3 FX. I do NOT like 'slime tubes' at all. There are those times when a roadside patch might be necessary and slime tubes aren't amenable to patching very well.
2013-09-24 08:46:12 · answer #4 · answered by schrodinger_hated_cats 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got flat tires much less often when I started checking my tire pressures every time I ride. On my road bike, I always inflate the tires up to the max pressure indicated on the sidewall.
HTH
2007-12-02 03:40:34 · answer #5 · answered by intrepidfae 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no one ever mentions this in response to flat questions, so i will.
stop riding through roadside crap! in addition to a durable tire, and keeping it inflated properly, you have to look out for, and avoid "dupree" that might puncture your tire. if you don't, you are really asking to get a flat. for these persistent flats--at least half (maybe more) of the fault belongs to you. the other half may belong to your equipment.
"no flats" sounds really nice, but i doubt you really want air-free or solid tires...the ride would be exceptionally uncomfortable, and they would likely be much heavier (very noticeable). choose a quality puncture-resistant tire, and keep it correctly inflated. good luck.
2007-12-04 06:55:13 · answer #6 · answered by ____ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to work out if it fairly is the valve, with the tire finished of air, placed slightly water on the valve, if it bubbles it fairly is the valve, maximum probable it won't wherein case it fairly is the interior tube. changing a leaky valve is a sizable mess and it is in simple terms undeniable greater helpful to swap the full inner tube. you are able to patch the interior tube in case you will locate the hollow which will nicely be very small. to locate a small hollow interior the interior tube, take the tire and the interior tube aside. Fill the interior tube with some air and experience around for air escaping or in simple terms the sound of air leaking. in case you do no longer see nor experience it, placed some water interior the sink and submerge the interior tube on the water one or 2 ft at a time. you will see the bubbles if there's a hollow. Or placed some greater air in case the hollow is amazingly small. as quickly as placed, dry and patch the hollow and collect the tire being careful to no longer puncture it interior the technique. To take the tire and the interior tube out you will prefer tire irons which you will desire to purchase anyplace you purchase patches.
2016-09-30 10:18:47 · answer #7 · answered by mcelwaine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a handful of manufacturers that make "air free" tires. Below is a link to one. A search on air free bike tires got this:
http://www.flatfreeusa.com/eng/product/categories.php?cat_id=1
Another standard tire that is supposed to be highly puncture resistant are the Bontrager Hardcase tires.
2007-12-02 01:23:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vladimir has this answer. Schwalbe tires are very flat proof, as are a few others. The riders who have tried the Schwalbe, though, swear you won't get a flat.
2007-12-01 23:19:37 · answer #9 · answered by McG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the specialized armadillo are pretty good too. i have not had a flat in over 1 year since i got them.
they are way cheaper than the swachable ones
carlos
http://www.bikingthings.com
2007-12-01 23:58:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋