Comments on: The Longest Lasting Tube Ever

By: Darryl

Darryl — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:51:00 +0000

Whatever it was, I’m looking for the magic to continue in the future. The road conditions are definitely a factor. When I lived in the Caribbean it seemed like I was in Flatsville all the time.

Darryl

By: PedalmanTO

PedalmanTO — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:34:00 +0000

That’s crazy! I average about 2 a season on each bike. I’ll bet a big part of it is the streets you ride and the upkeep of them. That and you are charmed.

By: Jim @bikerly

Jim @bikerly — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:16:00 +0000

Sometimes I think scratches add charm.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:50:00 +0000

I’ve had to replace the tires, but I’m pretty sure they used the same tubes when the bike shop did it. I totally forgot about that….maybe they put new tubes in at that point. I’m not sure.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:49:00 +0000

If it keeps me flat-less, I’m okay being on your hate list….hahahahaha.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:48:00 +0000

Yeah, it’s always the back tire isn’t it?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:47:00 +0000

Wow, that is a long time. Thanks for your comments and keep on loving the bike in Chicago…even if they are crappy streets.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:46:00 +0000

Thanks Mermoth,

I actually don’t ride with a camera on me so that picture is a stock photo and not my bike. But you’ve got a great point and is something everyone should keep in mind when fixing a flat.

Darryl

By: Meremoth

Meremoth — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:42:00 +0000

You should have put the top of you shifters in the grass. Now they will be scratch, so your life is not all that charmed with that lazy mistake.

By: samantha

samantha — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:31:00 +0000

When I switched to Armadillo tires on my old Trek mtb/hybrid I didn’t have a flat for over 5 years. Those kevlar-lined tires may be too heavy for some folks, but for riding on the crappy city streets of Chicago they are the only way to go in my opinion. I hope your charmed life continues – flats are always a pain.