Self sealing inner tubes

[L'acrobat]

I'm looking for a set of self sealing inner tubes to go on a mountain bike I
intend to start using again for commuting.

Some years ago I used to commute by bike on a set of kevlar lined tyres,
backed by self sealing tubes (when commuting to and from work I believe in
getting there on time) and never had a problem.

I'd still carry a spare tube for disasters, but don't want the hassle of
changing it on the way to work if it can be avoided.

I don't like the add on "slime" as I watched a guy stuff a tube up whilst
adding it, but you used to be able to buy self sealing inner tubes.

Any recommendations?

Thanks.

 

[rhino]

A few options for you.

K-Mart sells thorn-proof tubes for ~$12 each, this is what trials riders
use to prevent flats.

Hutchisan makes tubes calles 'Green" tubes, they are $25 each and are
aimed at downhillers.

Stans No-tubes are all the rage in the XC Circut, for around $100 you
can turn your wheels in tubeless, with the added bonus of latex inside
that fixes flats as you ride. This is what I have used all year in the
MTB nationals round with no flats.

Best option might be to start with the k-mart tubes and go up
from there.

hope this helps



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[Chris Baird]

Would the latex/'finnileak' tubes have particular problems with
heat? ... My experience with those left me unimpressed, as the
sealant didn't seem to take very well to very hot rubber.

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Chris

 

[Mike]

rhino wrote:
> A few options for you.
>
> K-Mart sells thorn-proof tubes for ~$12 each, this is what trials riders
> use to prevent flats.

The LBS should have them too. They work (IME), but the catch is the
extra weight. Much more than self-seal or liners. And presumably
extra rolling resistance too?