Tubless worms

Muc-off bar end ones on a couple of bikes, bought when they were £10 a pop.

Worked well on the couple of occasions I've used them.

I also have a Ryder Slug Plug which I keep in a pack and that's worked well too. They're a good deal too - under £10 for the applicator + anchovies.

I've tried to use Stan's Darts twice, and both time failed, so avoid them...

I've had success with Weldtite, Dynaplug and Samari Swords in the ends of the bars.

The convenience of dynaplug or similiar is fantastic tbh, I thought it was a bit of frippery tbh but I won't go back. I was surprised by how much better they are at smaller holes, it's way easier to stab the pointy plug through than it is to get the worm fork through the tyre- I always hated that "if the hole is small, first, make it big" step, it works fine but it offended me, you know?

The weldtite kit is perfectly decent though, and while it's less convenient and less good at small holes, it's amazing how much of a hole you can fit with multiple stanbdard worms and half a tube of goo, I rode for a week in the alps on the most ridiculous repair I've ever seen, no idea how it worked, tbh I don;'t even know why I attempted it.

Posted by: vlad_the_invader

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I've tried to use Stan's Darts twice, and both time failed, so avoid them

I’ve used Stans darts a few times and they worked. I use them..

I've currently got 5 of the Leyzne strips holding my back tyre together.

The tool and the strips do feel like they're too big. I've got 3 next to the bead and I had to get the tool at the right angle to get them in.

I like the holder thing they came in. I'd prefer if they were a bit smaller though. Not sure why as they've worked really well for me. It just feels a bit to clunky.

I've only ever used dynaplug... in fact in fact over the past few years I'm not sure i've owned many tyres that they haven't been used on. They've worked well most of the time, even on the bead or when i've put three into one big hole.

Posted by: bens

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I've currently got 5 of the Leyzne strips holding my back tyre together.

Yeah the two holding a rear tyre up all through a Madeira holiday last year were Lyzene, they're just at about 50% for me, and I'd rather be riding than standing about poking at a tyre with sticky things. If there's a system that works even slightly better than that, i'd be happy to give it a go. 

Get a mix of worms ( small  - 1mm, mid 3mm,disaster. 5/6mm) , take a small knife (I think one in weldtite kit) so you can adjust and if any puncture is a right pita to fix/takes a few goes etc re fix with an internal mushroom once home. 

Never needed to use it on my own tyres but Dynaplug Racer worked perfectly when I’ve had to repair friends tyres. Expensive compared to others but they are just stab and go. Keep it loaded with a standard plug in one end and a mega plug in the other end. 

The strip that comes with the OneUp version that fits in the EDC tool for me. A very small and neat solution. Does not come with the mandatory reading glasses tho 😉 I reckon it's 50/50 if I manage to save a ride using one, but that's more down to my rubbish technique than an issue with the product. 

Another +1 for dynaplug. When I’ve used them they have worked really well and usually remained in place for a while, though they have eventually needed to be replaced with something more permanent (mushroom plug) when they have become dislodged. Spare plugs can also be hard to find at times.

Posted by: Alex Leigh

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The strip that comes with the OneUp version that fits in the EDC tool for me. A very small and neat solution. Does not come with the mandatory reading glasses tho 😉 I reckon it's 50/50 if I manage to save a ride using one, but that's more down to my rubbish technique than an issue with the product. 

Me too - and they work. In fact, only ones I've had fail are dynaplug. Prob user error. 

In fact, I had 3 rides recently in quick succession where one-up in-pump bacon strip and stabber was needed (worked), the tire leaver was needed (amazingly, it worked), and also the chain tool and mini chain link pliers were needed (challenging with sweaty hands and sweat pouring off my forehead - but they worked perfectly). Always good to know the kit, especially the mini stuff, works. thumbs up.

That's good to know as I have that exact setup on the bike I'll be doing the Marches and Castles route on next week.

I had a Dynaplug until the kids got hold of it and found it made a great toy 🙄

I've never actually needed to fix a tubeless puncture yet but I need to have something prepared. That Ryder one looks good and much cheaper than Dynaplug. Is there that much difference? Is it just:

Dynaplug = ram it through the hole

Fork & Bacon = a bit trickier to push it through the hole

I can live with that. Or is there more to it?

Also a little concerned about the metal ends of Dynaplug being left in there, if they'll harm the rim on a hard impact or something...

Weldtite kit(s) for MTB use - I've cut the fork handle down a bit and carry a lot more strips as when I'm feeling puncturey I can get through quite a few in one go as its always pinch flats, and to use Dynaplugs would be a noticeable amount of cash each time!

Gravel and road I carry Dynaplug Racers for minimal pack size and ease. On the roadie, the brass tip on the plugs helps it not blow out under road pressure. I'm slightly less convinced for gravel use as you only get 4 turds in the thing, and I usually use at least 2 at a time. (managed to pinch flat through a Rimpact on Sunday coming down Combesdale near Eyam. That was a fat one and a thin one to sort. Felt a little bit naked finishing off the rest of the ride!)