Pffffffffffft! Bikers know this disgusting noise only too well. It comes directly from the tyre and is an infallible indicator. It is an unmistakable sign that the tyre, which has just been full to bursting, will soon be slobbering on the rim with a dull wobwobwob like jelly. Congratulations, you have a flat tyre. To avoid becoming an involuntary pedestrian, you should take not only a spare inner tube and mini pump but also a puncture repair kit with you on tour for the worst-case scenario. Whether the classic from Tip Top or the silicone foam for tubeless systems. All nine candidates in the test were able to keep the inner tubes tight. However, there are clear differences in repair time and handling.
The test results of these repair kits can be found in the PDF download:
- Tubular tyres and tubeless:
Hutchinson Fast'Air
Hutchinson Rep'Air
Vittoria Pit Stop
- Tube patches:
BBB Leakfix
Genuine Innovations Tire Repair * CO2 Inflation Kit
Lezyne Lever Kit
Park Tool VP-1 Patch Kit
Park Tool GP-2
Tip Top TT 05 Mountain Bike
Downloads:
Stefan Frey
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