Vittoria Pit Stop - does it work?

pcd993
pcd993 Posts: 74
edited July 2008 in Workshop
Thinking about getting my first set of tubs. I am concerned about p*******s, and fixing them on the road. I have seen a few people carrying just a can of Vittoria Pit Stop sealant, with no spare tyre or pump. I thought this was a neat solution - until I heard a rumour that the sealant does not always work. Any experiences?

Simon

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  • James_London
    James_London Posts: 530
    Pit Stop is fine on normal punctures or cuts up to about 4mm in my experience. I've used it to successfully hold a 5mm cut airtight enough to get me home. I'd recommend a CO2 or pump as well and if you're really in the wilds take a spare tub just in case.

    If you have a big cut it's important to put your thumb over the hole when you put the pitstop in to stop latex and gas escaping, other than that it's pretty straightforward.
  • Mr P
    Mr P Posts: 548
    Worked for me. Would still carry spare & pump if venturing far from home. Real advantage is time/tube changing hassle/convenience.
    Goes down a bit over the next 24hrs or so as the gas (butane?) escapes through the rubber, but once repumped up repair seems permanent (if 3 months is permanent that is!).

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