Ravi Kempaiah
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Schwalbe Smart Sam Plus has arrived..!!
Impressed with the shipping time (from UK).
Interesting solution... But $30 for two patches? OK now I sound like some cranky old man...lolHere's an interesting new device for fixing flats. They don't mention ebikes (although they should!) but anything with a tube will work with this tool:
http://www.gizmag.com/patchnride-bicycle-flat-tire-repair-tool/32605/?utm_source=Gizmag Subscribers&utm_campaign=c3419a1553-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-c3419a1553-91486741
Kinda cool technology.
Thanks Chris, I'm running "thorn resistant" tubes right now and I keep getting flats from.....THORNS and splinters!! Funny huh? NOT!! Towards the end of my commute there is a grass section under some sort of thorn bomb dropping tree directly followed by a older wooden bridge that I cross. I think all of my flats are from that short section of my commute. I guess I could get the Marathons and also use the thicker tubes. I just don't want over kill or over weight!!You can run the standard tubes with the Marathons and you should be fine. You could also run thornless tubes, but I don't think it's necessary. The Marathons should off all the protection you need.
You certainly can do that. It will be a little heavier, but not too heavy. You could also go tubeless, but generally you will have to air up more often. Most people are fine with just Marathon's, the rubber on it is pretty thick and offers a lot of protection.Thanks Chris, I'm running "thorn resistant" tubes right now and I keep getting flats from.....THORNS and splinters!! Funny huh? NOT!! Towards the end of my commute there is a grass section under some sort of thorn bomb dropping tree directly followed by a older wooden bridge that I cross. I think all of my flats are from that short section of my commute. I guess I could get the Marathons and also use the thicker tubes. I just don't want over kill or over weight!!
Vern - You might find it difficult to find them right now as Schwalbe has been out for the past couple months. Check the link below. I will try to update you when they come back in if you'd like. You could also consider the Energizer Plus which will offer very similar protection and has a little more of a versatile tread.I am thinking of ordering those Marthon Plus tires. At least one for the back tire that is a pain to change on the road. Any advise for an affordable place to buy from? Amazon?.. I can't find these at my local bike store, but I guess they could order them??
Thanks Chris, You're the best. One last quick question. What do you think is the biggest size that I could put on my Neo Carbon.Vern - You might find it difficult to find them right now as Schwalbe has been out for the past couple months. Check the link below. I will try to update you when they come back in if you'd like. You could also consider the Energizer Plus which will offer very similar protection and has a little more of a versatile tread.
http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/Marathon_Plus_HS440
I believe the biggest we've run is 28x2" Big Bens on the Carbon, but you'll have trouble fitting fenders with that setup. You'd probably be just as well with 28x1.75", it's a lot wider than the stock ones.Thanks Chris, You're the best. One last quick question. What do you think is the biggest size that I could put on my Neo Carbon.
I believe the biggest we've run is 28x2" Big Bens on the Carbon, but you'll have trouble fitting fenders with that setup. You'd probably be just as well with 28x1.75", it's a lot wider than the stock ones.