Time for a new puncture repair kit

[Sled-driver]

Been using the sticky stringy things for a while on the Bird. Worked fine although a little messy to use - end up with sticky fingers.

Wondering if I should get a Stop'n'go kit with the rubber mushrooms and applicator tools instead? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stop-Go-Pun...3&sr=1-4&keywords=stop+and+go+tyre+repair+kit

Or something else?

 

[ScubaDiver]

Top bit of kit, works well

 

[DEG5Y]

I've got one of those, tried it out in a car tyre that punctured, more as an experiment than anything. I ran that tyre for nearly 8k before I then traded the car. @tu*

Having sang its praises a mate with a slow puncture asked me to have a go but could I get the kit to work as it should. At least when he left after about four attempts it was no worse than when he arrived. :bang:

I still carry it hoping that should I get a puncture a passing biker will get it to seal for me!!! h1d1ng2

 

[KevXXW]

I am never without mine. Unfortunately I do get to use it more often than I'd like, but it has never failed to get me mobile again yet! usually within 10 minutes of having to stop in the first place.

The hardest part of fixing the puncture at the roadside is usually finding the damn thing in the first place! I always end up pushing the bike backwards and forwards a little at a time to to find the hole/screw/random object and that takes the bulk of the time taken.

It's an absolute nightmare in the dark!, carry a nice little led torch as well. @tu*

 

[DEG5Y]

The problem I was having, if I remember correctly, was getting the mushroom to go through the tool and into the tyre.

 

[ScottyUK]

I'm sticking with the strings. Just the simple fact that they don't go off like the glue does makes it a winner for me. Oh and since most of the commuters use them the I reckon that's a fair recommendation.

 

[KevXXW]

The problem I was having, if I remember correctly, was getting the mushroom to go through the tool and into the tyre.

It can be a bugger!, I've found a little spit into the cap before screwing onto the inserter helps. Also getting the inserter device into the tyre can be problematical. I carry and use a small 12v compressor to re-inflate the tyre whilst inserting the tool, some pressure in the tyre helps when pushing the tool in.