SQuiT-man Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Just a quick question,I need new tyres and I'm looking at getting either a rear creepy crawler or a try-all, my only problem is that last time I had a creepy crawler I suffered LOADS with pinch-flats; so many infact that I opted to ride the less grippy monty tyres, which I havent had a single pinch flat from in several months.I'd probably prefer a try-all, but I've heard they are bad for pinch protection, and the creepy crawler was supposedly meant to have good (!!?) pinch protection according to most people.So how does the try-all compare for pinch protection? What are your experiences?Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiffnips Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 (edited) I run maxxis and don't get hardly any pinch flats, just run more air Edited August 13, 2006 by stiffnips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith! Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 I got 12 punctures in 1 and a half weeks with my CC, on 6 different tubes,It wasn't like I was running 10 psi, I weigh about 8 stone, maybe less and have to run like 25 psi....Maybe I'm just harsh but Crappy Crawlers really do suck.Get Try-All or Echo.Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQuiT-man Posted August 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Sorry, but that doesn't really sort out my problem- I have tried running my creepy crawler with a whole range of pressures from very low to very hard, which I hate riding with because it just feels crap, and I still manage to get pinches!So how does the try-all fare in comparaison? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith! Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Sorry, but that doesn't really sort out my problem- I have tried running my creepy crawler with a whole range of pressures from very low to very hard, which I hate riding with because it just feels crap, and I still manage to get pinches!So how does the try-all fare in comparaison?Well, 2 local riders run Try-All tires and they don't get punctures, or not that I've heard of anyway.They don't really run hard tire pressures either.Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill_Monks Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 (edited) i would say try-allthe new echo tyre is amazing for Pinch Flats and grip i rimed out like feck today on a drop gap and it didnt give me a punture...just left me a massive dent in my rim Phil Edited August 13, 2006 by GU_TYPHOON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Tom Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 I had exactly the same problem as you with my creapy crewler, i just kept getting pinches!! So now i have a try-all and it is the best tyre i have ever had Excellent pinch resistance, definitely worth the extra £10, go and get one now!!! Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ra964 Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 a friend of mine uses a 2.70 monty......in 1 month no pincflats, and the tire is extremly grippy, the only thing is that the tire is heavysorry for my bad english Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Drews Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 I have a try-all and run about 25/28 psi and i seriously cant remember the last time i had a flat in the rear! (wish i neva said that now!) i get them in the front alot more now which is a real bugger but atleast its quick and esay! TRY-ALL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam-pantera Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 New echo tyres are the best ive ever had to be honest allthough they are sticky fingers and i cant denney it as i compared them but there good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_rob2@hotmail.com Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Im not saying my CC tyres never give me pinch flats, but i used to have an extra thick inner tube (2.25mm thick rubber) and my valve ripped off, so i wrapped that around my new inner tube (just a normal one...) and i didnt get 1 pinch flat... then i took it out for some reason and never put it back in, and iv got lots of pinches (well, like 1 in 2 months ) and thats only from a 7.3 foot gap from rail to a grind box with a sharp copeing on the side...I like CC tyres, no matter what anyone else says... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Tupman Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Been using Try alls for nealry a year now, i've had 2 punctures on the front and none on the rear seem pretty good to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 I found my creepy crawler only started pinching when it got old. It doesn't matter what pressures you run once it's past it's best.The best solution to the problem is to fill the tyre with talcum powder, foot powder, chalk etc - anything dusty (flour probably doesn't work) , this makes the inside of the tyre slippy so the tube doesn't stick to it and rip. I've gone from a pinch every time i rode to no pinches in months (on the same tyre) - it also worked on my bmx tyres which I was managing to pinch despite running 90odd psi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smelly joe Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 im running a try-all at the moment, and ive only pinched it once in about 2-3 months and i am stupidly harsh, mine is bald and the grip is still amazing.but for ultimate pinch protection, onza sticky fingers for the win, however you mite loose your face due to there extreme lack of grip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 I dont get it, I never had 1 puncture in 3 years of riding Only ever used monty and Maxxis tyres aswell, strange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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