Foccing Punctures

[Hedgetrimmer]

As far as I know, all the canisters are much of a muchness. Never seen anything to contradict this, but someone else may know if there are good and bad. Also, I've never used them myself. A big reason for me wanting to go with Puncturesafe is because I'm essentially lazy!

[blade023]

Must admit I've heard a lot of harping on about Puncturesafe. Apparently R.M. use it on their fleet. I tried it, but unfortunately for the wrong reason, cure rather than prevention. It is, after all, a preventative measure. So when I was stuck in Exeter, 30 minutes from home, a friend came out with this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/STOP-SUPER-POCKET-TYRE-PLUGGER/dp/B003VE2UZK/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1376690297&sr=8-12&keywords=tubeless+tyre+repair+kit

I'd swear by them. Everything you need in the kit, and unless it's a very awkward puncture, will get you home. Any occasions I've called breakdown services they've been next to useless, except in getting a tow. Granted I had more of a rip than a puncture, but I got home that day. You might find cheaper ones around too, and if you look on youtube, and guy who does "del's garage" videos went through plugging a puncture with a strip type thing, and rubber 'melting' compound. They looked very effective.

[Hedgetrimmer]

Yes, you put Puncturesafe in your new tyres when you fit them.

[ChristoT]

Just ordered a Craftyplugger. Here's hoping I never need to use the bugger!! 

[Hedgetrimmer]

Just ordered a Craftyplugger. Here's hoping I never need to use the bugger!! 

Might be worth practicing on an old tyre?

[ChristoT]

Just ordered a Craftyplugger. Here's hoping I never need to use the bugger!! 

Might be worth practicing on an old tyre?

Thanks for the offer to use yours! :devil

[Punkstig]

Just ordered a Craftyplugger. Here's hoping I never need to use the bugger!! 

Might be worth practicing on an old tyre?

So, so simple to use, no need to practice, however, pay attention to the angle in which the debris has gone into the tyre then make sure to push the bodger tool in the hole at the same angle, if not you can end up creating a 2nd hole which then can be difficult to repair!
If whatever caused the puncture has already come out feel your way in gently with the bodger,
95% of punctures will be in rear tyre, after finding it put the bike in gear, stopping the wheel rotating will make pushing the tool into the hole a lot easier!

[simonm]

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And I think this may be the kit you mentioned VNA:
http://www.craftyplugger.com/

Purchased.  This works on cars too which is pretty cool as a failsafe.  10 repairs for £20 seems pretty economical to me.

[paulkemp]

I only get 4000 miles out of my Bridgestones

[Hedgetrimmer]

Doesn't look like I'm going to get much more out of PR2s