juantime Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Hi so I keep popping my tube by landing a little heavy on the edges of things, like walls, bars and benches. I was talking with someone and they recommended getting a tire with a harder sidewall but I cant really find any. I run a around 20-24psi on 26" wheels, but im pretty light so its not just that. so i was wondering if there is anything I can get like anti-pinch innertubes or something to put in my tire to prevent rim-biting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Your main options are a combination of thicker tyres, thicker tubes, more pressure and learning to ride a little more smoothly. A pretty foolproof setup would be something along the lines of a Conti Der Keiser/Baron, DH tube and running increased pressure (~35psi) but that adds weight and may be more than you need. Start with the cheapest and work your way up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juantime Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 ill try out a higher pressure to begin with, but the last time I tried that I bounced off things quite a lot instead of gripping it. But that might have been because I was so great then. But if I dont like that ill look towards getting thicker tire, I could do with replacing it anyway. Thanks for the help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 what tyre have you got now ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 i have the same tube now since more than a year,altering the pressure will bring no success if the tyre is just too un-stiff imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Trials Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Plenty of talcum powder helps prevent pinch flats but a decent tube/tyre combo always helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny00135 Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 It happens a lot more when you start out, thicker tyre for sure. It'll soon stop when you start riding a bit smoother, I still have my tyres harder than usual, gives me a bit more confidence knowing I won't hear the dreaded hiss of a pinch flat... I have a couple spare try-all sticky tryes, they're old and quite bald but I can bring one on the next ride if you want to try one out (It's Dan btw... not that you couldn't guess..) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Cheap option is to wrap your tube in an old tube, extra layer of protection and obviously more weight. I resigned myself to just carrying tons of tubes, because I'm a master of pinch flats. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juantime Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Ive got a maxxis "high roller" on now but it seems fairly ridgid. Cant afford a new tire at the moment so ill try some of the other combos before I pay for a new tire. yeah dan if you can that would be great, you can have some money for them if you want? (Yeah I saw the resemblance in your profile picture) Thanks for the help people also what would talcum powder actually do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 I cannot see your name without saying out loud 'juantime, at band camp'. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 also what would talcum powder actually do? it simply lowers the friction between tyre and tube,tube can "move relatively freely" inside the tyre and tends to get away with no pinch flat when being hit. hope that makes sense 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juantime Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Oh yeah it kinda makes sense. Like instead of gripping and pinching, It'll slip and just hit the tire wall instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 I use the powder method work realy well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John - Hynes Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Plenty of talcum powder helps prevent pinch flats but a decent tube/tyre combo always helps. What has trials become!? Who the hell thought this for the first time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 I use 35 - 40 PSI in any Tyre I use and i have not had a puncture in years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juantime Posted October 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 35psi Is a little hard for me, I prefer to run a lower pressure. I find it easier to land and grip on a lower pressure, when its high I'm getting bounced off things all the time. I think the talcum powder method may work though. I forgot to check my pressures and I was running aroung 16-17psi and landed heavy gapping, I felt it pinch, but no puncture! I think.. I could be a slow one. ive got a higher pressure now, and hopefully in the morning itll still be inflated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Trials Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) What has trials become!? Who the hell thought this for the first time? Been doing it for years haha, some tubes come with it in to try prevent it rubbing together and tearing it. Like a lubeless condom EDIT: Just realised people have already explained it, my post is now pointless haha Edited October 17, 2013 by Jamie_Trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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