Roadie_ Posted May 11, 2015 Share Hi folks I went for a ride yesterday, but noticed back tyre was 1/3 flat when I got home (was ok when I left). I have sludge in the tyre. Pumped it up and waited...this morning it's still all good. Did not notice any foreign objects in tyre. Question: is sludge a permanent fix or should I rather repair the puncture or even replace the tube? Don’t want a repeat during a serious ride/event. Any advice appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Sanchez Posted May 11, 2015 Share The sludge should be a permanent repair, IMO. Obviously if this happens frequently and it does not hold air anymore, get a new tube. Edited May 11, 2015 by SpilledCoffee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadie_ Posted May 11, 2015 Share The sludge should be a permanent repair, IMO. Obviously if this happens frequently and it does not hold air anyore, get a new tube.Thanks for comment - you think it's worth removing tube to look for something inside tyre, or is usually just a something that's pierced and now gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_black_stig Posted May 11, 2015 Share Just to be on the safe side, it might be wise to find out what causes the slow-puncture in the first place; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Sanchez Posted May 11, 2015 Share Thanks for comment - you think it's worth removing tube to look for something inside tyre, or is usually just a something that's pierced and now gone? Just to be on the safe side, it might be wise to find out what causes the slow-puncture in the first place;Agreed. Take the tube out and have a look. Feel on the inside of the tyre for anything that could have caused the puncture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniax Posted May 12, 2015 Share Why would you put sludge in your roadbike tyre. That stuff weighs a ton! ???? Edited May 12, 2015 by Maniax velomonatiCT and Mongoose! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted May 13, 2015 Share Why would you put sludge in your roadbike tyre. That stuff weighs a ton!I also have sludge in mine. Ill rather carry the weight than have to stop mid race to fix a flat. Edited May 13, 2015 by allrounder TK-Sp3cialiSt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadie_ Posted May 13, 2015 Share Thanks for replies folks. Gonna just remove tube, check tyre and might as well patch the hole. Was hoping to just ride and presume the sludge did the trick - but caution is the best option. Sludge will serve purpose during ride, but once home there is time to repair properly I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veebee Posted May 13, 2015 Share also using road tubes with sealant in them, has saved me the hassle of changing tubes quite a few times when out training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle_i Posted May 13, 2015 Share also using road tubes with sealant in them, has saved me the hassle of changing tubes quite a few times when out training.What sealant do you use in your tubes and whats the maximum pressure the tubes can handle after a puncture and re-inflated? Edited May 13, 2015 by Eagle_i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose! Posted May 13, 2015 Share What sealant do you use in your tubes and whats the maximum pressure the tubes can handle after a puncture and re-inflated?Jip. also want to know. According to my knowledge there is no sealant that can handle road wheel tire pressure (8.5 bar and up). Stans is for sure a waist in road tubes or tubbies. (Turns solid after a while / block the valve.) And Tufo...eish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechatnoir Posted May 13, 2015 Share Jip. also want to know. According to my knowledge there is no sealant that can handle road wheel tire pressure (8.5 bar and up). Stans is for sure a waist in road tubes or tubbies. (Turns solid after a while / block the valve.) And Tufo...eish... Perhaps, but isn't one of the ideas with tubeless on road so that you CAN run lower pressures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonkie Posted May 13, 2015 Share Perhaps, but isn't one of the ideas with tubeless on road so that you CAN run lower pressures? You are right.I have been on tubeless for 2 years.No flats jet. I weigh 73 kg and run the front at 70 and rear at 80 Psi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniax Posted May 13, 2015 Share I only got a flat about 3times in the last 3500odd kms. Takes me less than 5 minutes to change. To me its just part of the sport. Rather 5minutes spent fixing a flat every 1000km's than riding with sealant for 40 odd hours that messes with my wheels' rotation. To each his own I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadie_ Posted May 14, 2015 Share Oh, just another thought - I've seen those plastic tyre liners. Besides the extra weight, has anyone tried those and what were your findings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubehunter Posted May 14, 2015 Share Oh, just another thought - I've seen those plastic tyre liners. Besides the extra weight, has anyone tried those and what were your findings? Rather spend the extra money on a decent set of tyres IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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