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Ok so generally I really like tubeless tyres. Until recently they've been fit and forget with no issues. However within the last couple of months I've had 3 punctures, Debs had 1 and a riding mate has also had one, all of which we were unable to sort out on the trail so had to resort to tubes. So basically what do you carry in the way of repair kits that you've used successfully. Also has anyone used the mushrooms for repairs.
I used the Weldtite tubeless repair kit for a sidewall hole that I thought would put an end to my SDW in a day attempt, it sealed it a great, a bit of C02 and I was riding quicker than installing a tube.
Got a Dynaplug Racer for on the trails with a CO2 canister and then repair when we get back to the camper or home with a motorcycle mushroom plug from inside.
When using anchovies as in the weldtite kit do you put vulcanisingsolution in them first.Tracey have you used the dynaplug kit successfully
Yes its fast and effective. Not let us down yet. We also have a system so that the tyres never go dry with Stans. Between us we run quite a few bikes so need to ensure which ever we are on we are ok with the sealant.
That's great cheers.
There was a big thread about this a while ago but probably unfindable now.
Generally in order of seriousness ..
Keep the sealant topped up
Have a tyre plug/anchovy system
Tyre boot & inner tube
I've the Sahmurai tyre plug system, it's a couple of bar end plugs, one with a rasp tool and one with the applicator. I have used it anger and the plug is still in the tyre a few months down the line. I've trimmed the plug and covered with flexible superglue. I've not added vulcanising solution to the plug prior to deployment, not something I've thought about TBH.
Definitely a repair kit as first port of call - they're quick and they work, and there's a lot of good choice out there now. It's years since I've had a puncture on the MTB, but had quite a few on the road tubeless and been back rolling in less than 10 mins (I commute on tubeless and am pretty lax about topping the sealant up).
The weldtite worms can be a bit fiddly to thread onto the sticky thing - say if it was cold, dark and wet out on the trail. Good idea to have one pre-mounted (although I'd heard folk say you can just spear it into the hole and not even worry about threading it on).
Always carry a repair kit but the last 4 punctures have been caused by impacts with rocks causing a split rather than a hole. This has meant that either using two smaller anchovies or one larger one has left holes that the sealant hasn't been able to sort out.