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high roller = puncture magnet?

7 posts & 6 voices | Started 2 years ago by retro83 | Latest reply from traildog

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retro83 - Member

Every time I go out I get at least one puncture on my (new) 2.3 high roller. They are from thorns rather than being pinch flats.

Is this to be expected or have I got a duffun?

Mine are the single-ply 60a kevlar type if that makes any difference.

The Minion i've got on the front doesn't ever get punctured, and my conti gravitys were okay too.

Posted 2 years ago #
hora - Member

The carcase thickness down the centre shouldnt change much though. I always run single ply 60a swampthings- never had a puncture (touch wood).

I think yours must be a dodgy batch?

Posted 2 years ago #
retro83 - Member

That's what i was wondering...
I might just stick a minion on the back as well and have done with it!

Posted 2 years ago #
cynic-al - Member

NO issues here but I use my ST as UST

Posted 2 years ago #
Shandy - Member

Sounds wierd. I had the same problem with Rampage SCs but I have never had any difficulties with High Rollers.

Posted 2 years ago #
grumm - Member

I had quite a few puncture with HRs, but only once they had worn down a bit. Mostly pinches though.

Posted 2 years ago #
traildog - Member

I find the exact opposite, although it's usually pinch flats I get. Triple check that you haven't got anything stuck in the tyre and the rim type etc is alright. You might just be unlucky and finding lots of thorns.

Posted 2 years ago #