A Thorny Question (newboy)

Hankering

Hi All,

Recently started cycling after about a 35yr gap (my choice ) mainly to improve fitness and a bit of fun too.
After the initial complaints from the legs and lungs which is only to be expected I am really starting to enjoy it.
Got a cheapish MTB (Assos Salcano £167) which suits my purposes just fine.
It's used for road, cycle/tow path, bridleway rides, nothing extreme.

The problem I'm having is punctures due to thorns, having looked around on the web I've seen various solutions put forward from tyre liners either bought or home made from old tubes/tyres to specialist tyres.
I've also seen some tubes which self repair.

So the question is does anyone have any experience of these problems and how to overcome them.

Thanks in advence,
Tim.

supersonic

Could try a better tyre, like the Specialized Armadillo. Tyre liners work well too.

tmg

Panaracer Flataway, £10, stick it in your back tyre

dunker

i find i get more punctures with lower pressures, at 30psi i was getting one a week it seemed now i run 40-45psi most of the time now and hav'nt had a puncture in months, maybe it's just luck?

Hankering

I'm going to take a look at new tyres and tubes the Specialized Crossroads Armadillo Elite look good for my purpose and maybe some slime tubes too.
If that don't help put a stop to punctures I'm giving up on pneumatic tyres and going back to solids

Thanks for ideas,
Tim.

Anonymous

ive heard some folks talk about slicing a second inner tube opern and wrapping it around the inflated one to add extra protection.

Anonymous

ive heard some folks talk about slicing a second inner tube opern and wrapping it around the inflated one to add extra protection.