I see that we (y'all and I) have completely different universes as are points of reference.
Here, flats are a way of life: a flat per ride, at least if it is a slow leak due to a goathead, is acceptable to me (better that than some of the "flat proof" alternatives I've ridden). Given that tolerance, I expect to pump up tires many times in a week and, especially, after a puncture. The question remaining is, what happens after I pump? Does the tire re-inflate and stay hard, or does it remain limp? So: tubular tire, pinprick (goathead) puncture, the usual stop-and-fix-and-inflate scenario. Thanks. On Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 4:38 PM, Jim Mather <mather...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 3:05 PM, David Yu Greenblatt > <david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com> wrote: >> The key variable regarding sealant performance is tube vs. no tube, not high >> vs. low pressure. Once a thin-walled inner tube suffers a significant >> puncture or laceration, the sealant can't repair the defect. In contrast, >> punctures in a relatively thick-walled tubeless tire can be plugged by the >> latex particles in the sealant before a flat ensues. That is my theory, >> anyway. >> > > That coincides with my experience. Stan's sealant is pretty good at > stopping leaks in a thick rubber tire, but I haven't seen a sealant > that will stop a leak in a tube without needing to be re-inflated. > > jim m > wc ca > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- ------------------------- Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html ------------------------- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
