tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462459039038662858.post3055324051670422408..comments2023-02-21T09:29:11.730-05:00Comments on Moving With A Thought, 12mph: The Saga of the FlatsJohn in NHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07124328678630889953noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462459039038662858.post-33186113115388227792009-09-11T09:26:27.511-04:002009-09-11T09:26:27.511-04:00yeah there was no tape, never got any when I repla...yeah there was no tape, never got any when I replaced my rear hub. The original hub did not have any either, I wonder if my front does...<br /><br />yeah the electrical worked nicely. I also got a heavier gauge tube so hopefully shouldn't have an issue.John in NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07124328678630889953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462459039038662858.post-39930484422413565982009-09-11T01:34:23.130-04:002009-09-11T01:34:23.130-04:00It sounds like you need better rim tape (or was no...It sounds like you need better rim tape (or was none fitted at all ? That would guarantee punctures).<br /><br />I've found the self adhesive fabric rim tape to be the best to use. That <a href="http://velox.fr/fr/index.php?art=1&th=21" rel="nofollow">made by velox</a> is available most places and very good quality.<br /><br />Otherwise... I've also used electrical tape in the past, as well as duct tape cut to be the right width (which isn't bad at all). Anything in an emergency.<br /><br />Oh, and what do I carry ? It depends where I'm going. Just into town, perhaps nothing (I have very puncture resistant tyres on my town bike). Normally when going a bit further I have a hand pump and a repair kit, and a bit further again I start taking along tubes and tyres too.David Hembrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543024940730663645noreply@blogger.com