Mr lee Posted November 21, 2017 Share Was just curious to find out what people found to be the reason for their punctures on road tyres at the 947 seeing as though many mentioned this as the reason for being held back! i.e. glass, thorns, pinch flats, holes, plastic, squished bars, goo packets.... Please list tyres used as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetplant Posted November 21, 2017 Share 0 Punctures: Specialized Roubaix Pro 700 x 23/25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honkdonk Posted November 21, 2017 Share Cramps and punctures..I saw lots of bothLots Edit:Conti 28mm Gators. No issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Brad Potgieter (pro for RoadCover) got a puncture 15k from the end (or so says his Strava). I reckon they ride tubbies, so take your pick what it might be. Oke that rode with us in A got a front wheel puncture while we were going at least 38-40kph along the highway. Needless to say he fell, hard. Thankfully no one followed him. Are you OK if you're reading this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank the Tank Posted November 21, 2017 Share 0 Punctures - used Continental Gatorskins 700x25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craai Posted November 21, 2017 Share continental ultra race - 0 punctures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted November 21, 2017 Share Tires: Maxis Detonator 23Where: Just past NM bridgeCause: Glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letum911 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Only noticed a few roadbikes with punctures. However the guys who had road tyres on their MTB's had many!!! Counted 5 punctured tubes around the one guy's body. On my MTB I had a front puncture due to a nail. Pulled it out, plugged in minute or 2 and life went on. THANK YOU TUBELESS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted November 21, 2017 Share Continental Gators 700 x 23C pumped to 8 bar, no punctures. One poor guy in L group got a flat on the first hill out Steyn City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr lee Posted November 21, 2017 Share Brad Potgieter (pro for RoadCover) got a puncture 15k from the end (or so says his Strava). I reckon they ride tubbies, so take your pick what it might be. Oke that rode with us in A got a front wheel puncture while we were going at least 38-40kph along the highway. Needless to say he fell, hard. Thankfully no one followed him. Are you OK if you're reading this? eina!!! Yeah hope he is ok but I can only imagine how it feels to fall on tar at that speed.....I just hope it stays like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_roadie Posted November 21, 2017 Share What amazes me is that it seems the further back you start the more likely you are to have had a puncture. Bad luck, or maintenance issues because of less time spent riding/caring for your bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted November 21, 2017 Share What amazes me is that it seems the further back you start the more likely you are to have had a puncture. Bad luck, or maintenance issues because of less time spent riding/caring for your bike?The guys closer to the front rider closer to the middle of the road. They guys further back would venture closer to the curb, where all the broken glass/debris/etc. end up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazshell Posted November 21, 2017 Share Time to go tubeless. Pricey upgrade but it s the future. Especially now with 25mm and 28mm tyres. I'm running Giant SLR's with Gavia tubless and it is the bomb. Got a major puncture on a club ride recently, bombed it and got home with no problems. Still going 2 months later. On another ride, it sealed so quickly, I didn't even have to stop! Just remember to top up the sealant after every puncture and to carry a tube and bomb....just in case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pusher Posted November 21, 2017 Share Conti Grand Prix 4000S2 700x25. No punctures thank goodness! They are a bitch to get off my carbon rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wet Ears Posted November 21, 2017 Share There were loads of people on the side of the road fixing punctures - more so than normal? I had knobblies - no issues thankfully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veebee Posted November 21, 2017 Share 25mm Gp4000s, no issues. Remember to ride in the centre of the roads when you have full closure, and not through the dirt like we do on training rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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