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How good are the latest air-free, flat-free tubes and tires?

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  1. I understand this technology is changing rapidly. Any recent users reports?

  2. Jack Blake said:

    I understand this technology is changing rapidly. Any recent users
    reports?

    I carry an air-free tube with me at all times. (Air-free tires are in a
    pile in garage.)

    Bill "HTH" S.

  3. Jack Blake said:

    I understand this technology is changing rapidly. Any recent users reports?

    The only thing changing rapidly is the people marketing the nonsense.

    Pneumatic (sp) tires replaced air-free tires along time ago, for one
    reason...pneumatic tires are better. Going back to air-free tires is like
    turning back the clock 120 years.

    Austin

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    I understand this technology is changing rapidly. Any recent users


    reports?

    I have used "No-Mor-Flats" brand tires for a suburban
    commute for eight months and 1500 miles.
    I have had no problems of any kind with the rims,
    spokes, hubs or tires. My goal was to avoid roadside
    maintenence at 6am and 10 degrees Farenheidt (sp?).

    The important issue seems to be that the tire, tube and
    the rim must fit each other very closely. This takes some
    trial and tribulation to achieve. They are a stiffer,
    less comfortable ride. They are a little heavier.
    The trade-off is not freezing my digits on the winter
    commute to work and the trivial weight saved leaving
    the patch kit and pump at home. They work very well for me.

    Keith Cullen

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