Tubes stuck to tyre??/

allthegearnoidea
allthegearnoidea Posts: 4,077
edited September 2008 in MTB general
on a recent pinch flat noticed that my tube had stuck itself tot he tyre?/ (pana. cinders with tesco tubes)
is this normal?? or is there a way to stop it ahppening??
thoguth about using some vasalene on the inner edge of the tyre but thought i'd check first!!

any idea's?? or just lump it???

ta in advance!
Timmo.
After all, I am Cornish!
http://cornwallmtb.kk5.org/
Cotic Soul, The bike of Legends!:wink: Yes, I Am a bike tart!
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    talcum powder is the answer.

    Not any grease or any other "lube" as it can melt the rubber.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • Willrideforcake
    Willrideforcake Posts: 305
    Second the talc. Try to avoid heavily scented stuff though, otherwise your bike ends up smelling like a tart's boudoir.... :D
    Old hockey players never die - they just smell that way...
  • allthegearnoidea
    allthegearnoidea Posts: 4,077
    cool! thanks muchly!
    will nick some out th elittluns changing back dreckly!
    i will make sure its not scented lol1 one of the guys recons i spend too much time with the mums (toddler groups) in the village as he thoguht my bib shorts were a swimming cossie lol! perfumed wheels would mean i wouldnt hear the end of it hahah!

    thanks muchly for the quick reply's!
    Timmo.
    After all, I am Cornish!
    http://cornwallmtb.kk5.org/
    Cotic Soul, The bike of Legends!:wink: Yes, I Am a bike tart!
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