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Comment on Ask a Mechanic: Repairing Tubeless Tires by Evan

Evan — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:31:12 +0000

Hi Bernard,

Given your weight, you have a high likelihood of incurring pinch-flats or snakebites. The term snakebite comes from the twin holes made in an innertube when it is pinched between the road and your rim.

There are two ways to avoid this type of flat. One is to use high air pressure. In your case, 115-120 psi would be good. The other way to prevent this type of flat is to use an armored tire. While there are a plethora of armored tires on the market, the ones you need have an armored sidewall as well as an armored tread. Examples of this type of tire include, but are not limited to, Continental Gatorskin Hardshell tires and Specialized Armadillos. The thicker sidewall found in these tires will cushion and protect your innertube when it is pinched. Downhill mountain bike tires have used this type of protection for over a decade to prevent the same problem.

If the source of your flats is from a foreign object puncturing the tire then the same armored tires that I recommended for you should help to ward off this type of problem as well.

Ride hard and watch out for those snakes!

Comment on Ask a Mechanic: Repairing Tubeless Tires by Bernard Grant

Bernard Grant — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:24:37 +0000

Daniel,

Great article!

I weigh about 230lbs and wanted to “ride some weight off.” On my very first time out – new tires and all, I too had a flat and have since been shy about riding because I just don’t care to change a flat every trip. Aside from carrying a repair kit – which I did – is there a reliable preventative measure I could take in the future?

Comment on Ugliest Pro Kits of All Time by ed

ed — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:08:10 +0000

I loved Mario’s muscle kit!!!
I liked Rock Racing’s kit !!

Your right on about the others !!!!

Comment on Ugliest Pro Kits of All Time by Andy

Andy — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:03:56 +0000

I’d say you’re in pretty good shape on the list. Although, Mario could get a list of his own and maybe a shout out to any
And all Italian teams that make NASCAR look uncluttered.

Comment on Club and Team Discounts by Al Painter

Al Painter — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 02:02:18 +0000

We’ve got both road and MTB riders. We have 40+ people in our road bike training program and eight on our MTB team. It would be great to have a shop like Art’s to work with.

We are located in Mountain View, and we specialize in performance improvement training for endurance athletes.

Comment on Club and Team Discounts by Evan

Evan — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:39:45 +0000

We’d love to hear more about your club. Can you please send some details like the name of your club and where you are located? Please reply to evan@artscyclery.com.

Comment on Club and Team Discounts by Evan

Evan — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:37:48 +0000

Can you send us some information about your club? For example, where is it located and how many members are in it? Please e-mail evan@artscyclery.com.

Comment on Club and Team Discounts by Evan

Evan — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:57:40 +0000

Sorry Trina, post amended.

Comment on Club and Team Discounts by Trina

Trina — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:22:34 +0000

Scott:

Did you forget about us? teamrambuskilaw.com

Trina

Comment on Club and Team Discounts by Jim Hannon

Jim Hannon — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:06:29 +0000

We are a 501c3 non-profit club and we have 236 members in the club today.