Spoke101 Posted August 4, 2015 Share I started on Gartorskin's and got tired slashed/cut sidewalls. (this is very common and the only downside). I then moved to Vittoria's Ribino 3 Pro's which I found had more grip, did not require tyre levers (folding tyre) and had better sidewalls. I have now fount the holy grail (was very skeptical) Specialized All Condition Armadillo Elite.Pricing is good for a folding tyre, grip is decent, wear is great and so far no punctures will go as far as to say I don't really worry about road debris or glass anymore, ridden over plenty and tyres don't have a scratch. Also done some dirt roads and bundu bashing with them. http://www.specialized.com/za/en/ftb/road-tires/all-season-tires/all-condition-armadillo-elite Edited August 4, 2015 by Spoke101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted August 5, 2015 Share Does anyone repair punctured road tubes, as I've had absolutely no joy with this practice in the past. If so is there some trick i'm missing as tubes are getting a little pricey lately. Have to admit that I've gone completely away from gatorskins, may be a perception issue but just seemed to have endless issues with them, sidewall slices and fraying added I don't think they provide any better puncture resistance to alternate brands out there.You must be doing something wrong. I repair all my punctures and don't have a problem. Do you use glueless patches? I've heard that they don't work too well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin PJ Posted August 5, 2015 Share It can be circumstantial for sure Enough of my training buddies have opted for alternative brands after complaining about the toughness of Gator' I use Conti' tubbies for racing Schwalbe for training No complaints on either front Yep, I use Conti tubbies for racing. Buy cheapies for training, just make sure that the tire side wall is quite thick. Some of these cheap tires have thin side walls, that is no good. If there is tire damage (besides small holes which I patch with tube patch from the inside) throw it away. My record for repairing a tube is 10 punctures, then it got a bit lumpy so I tossed the tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted August 5, 2015 Share Yhea, turned around to talk with the rider I was with and then hit the stone . Thanks for the responses. I don't know what a gator is (and google is not helping out) but I will just go to my LBS and ask them for one. A gator is like a patch for tyres.Fits over hole in inside of tyres - prevents tube from pushing through.Cardboard, pieces of plastic, money notes are used in emergencies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veebee Posted August 5, 2015 Share Snot? Not... Patchelicious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryvdM Posted August 5, 2015 Share Thanks guys. I got a gator from Linden. I will glue the out side of the cut to try stop the fraying. I'm also going to consider a different brand when I next change tires. jimmycool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyone Posted August 5, 2015 Share There is nothing wrong with the brand, I have ridden Michelin, Vittoria, Conti, Specialized, etc and surprisingly they all seem to get punctures or damage... Patchelicious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeonabike Posted August 5, 2015 Share Ive ridden a few brands including the gators. My puncturing stopped when I decided to run the tyres at max recommended pressure. No problems since Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted August 5, 2015 Share There is nothing wrong with the brand, I have ridden Michelin, Vittoria, Conti, Specialized, etc and surprisingly they all seem to get punctures or damage... Yip, its not the brands thats the problem, but rather the knob heads who throw glass bottles around.... The only way to ride the cradle these days without fear of a puncture is with these blasts from the past... http://i00.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/1995093436_1/FIXED-GEAR-road-font-b-bike-b-font-tires-font-b-Solid-b-font-font-b.jpg peetwindhoek and Long Wheel Base 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted August 5, 2015 Share Yip, its not the brands thats the problem, but rather the knob heads who throw glass bottles around.... The only way to ride the cradle these days without fear of a puncture is with these blasts from the past... http://i00.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/1995093436_1/FIXED-GEAR-road-font-b-bike-b-font-tires-font-b-Solid-b-font-font-b.jpgAhh man I remember those. I also remember when they became soft and was like riding in sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted August 5, 2015 Share Had the same about a month back. Tyre had done nearly 10,000 so I got rid of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIPEOUT 1000 Posted August 5, 2015 Share All my mates have gone to gatorskins and had punctures and issues almost weekly, I just keep on with my Vitoria tyres, not a single puncture in over a year.As life would have it, I've had exactly the opposite experience. I find the Vitoria's tread cut very easily. I had 3 punchers on a ride 2 weeks ago and I'm now back on Gatorskins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted August 5, 2015 Share As life would have it, I've had exactly the opposite experience. I find the Vitoria's tread cut very easily. I had 3 punchers on a ride 2 weeks ago and I'm now back on Gatorskins.Exactly.... Conti/Vit/Mich all good tyres that do the same thing pretty well. Yes there are different models within each brand that serve different functions, but that not a "brand" thing. In this day an age, its not about one brands technology being miles better than the next. The all have access to relatively similar R&D, Technology and raw materials. I dont believe that there is a silver bullet to this problem, except moering all the knob heads who throw glass around! Veebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted August 5, 2015 Share Google likes spelling Try googling "tyre repair gaiter"....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timasin Posted August 5, 2015 Share You must be doing something wrong. I repair all my punctures and don't have a problem. Do you use glueless patches? I've heard that they don't work too well.No not at all the good old fashion way. A good clean, sand the area around the hole, apply contact adhesive to both the tube and patch and allow to dry to the touch, place two together and apply pressure, replace on wheel, head out for a ride and inevitability psssst and WTF!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted August 5, 2015 Share No not at all the good old fashion way. A good clean, sand the area around the hole, apply contact adhesive to both the tube and patch and allow to dry to the touch, place two together and apply pressure, replace on wheel, head out for a ride and inevitability psssst and WTF!?That sounds like a "debris still in tyre" issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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