Why hasnt this caught on?

jamieh5463
jamieh5463 Posts: 223
edited March 2009 in Road buying advice
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Panar ... 300003783/

its basically kevlar tyre liner to prevent punctures, so if you pump your tyres up (to prevent pinches) and use this youll pretty much never get a puncture? or am i wrong

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  • topdude
    topdude Posts: 1,557
    At over £25 to do both tyres it is no surprise it has not caught on :?
    He is not the messiah, he is a very naughty boy !!
  • tmg
    tmg Posts: 651
    I use these in my rear tyre on both my roadie and mtb, haven't had a rear puncture for well over 12mths
  • AndyOgy
    AndyOgy Posts: 579
    tmg wrote:
    I use these in my rear tyre on both my roadie and mtb, haven't had a rear puncture for well over 12mths

    Do you notice the extra weight and how do they affect the handling/ride?
  • tmg
    tmg Posts: 651
    tbh have not noticed any difference, don't know how much they weigh but it's very minimal, it's also a lot cleaner and easier to fit than messing about with slime etc.

    The only issue I have come across with them is the stickyness of the glue, way I do it now when I put new tyres on is to fix to the tyre and then immediately put on the bike and inflate the tube and then leave them over night before riding on them.
  • dombo6
    dombo6 Posts: 582
    I used these in my mtb and have not p******ed in nearly three years. The liner is soft like felt so doesn't give you that dead feel of the plastic liners. Incredibly strong - I tested a piece by stabbing it with a bradawl and could not pierce it.
  • pictit
    pictit Posts: 603
    tmg wrote:
    tbh have not noticed any difference, don't know how much they weigh but it's very minimal, it's also a lot cleaner and easier to fit than messing about with slime etc.

    The only issue I have come across with them is the stickyness of the glue, way I do it now when I put new tyres on is to fix to the tyre and then immediately put on the bike and inflate the tube and then leave them over night before riding on them.



    Does this mean that each and every new tyre needs a new strip? :shock: .
  • tmg
    tmg Posts: 651
    yes, you stick the kevlar to the tyre.

    Seems expensive but when you think about what it can save you in terms of replacement tubes and patches plus the ball ache of having to deal with a puncture mid ride

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