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 Product Catalog > Bikes / Frames > Other Bicycles Slime Smart Tube Schrader Valve Bicycle Tube (26 x 1.75-2.125) By: Slime Average Rating: 3.5 Total Reviews: 19 Features:
Product Description: Slime Smart Tubes come pre-loaded with SLiME Tire Sealant. Once installed the Smart tube will work continuously and instantly seal most punctures in the tread up to 1/8". SliME sealant is non-flammable, non-toxic and water soluble. Where to Buy
Reviews Pre-Slimed Tubes Save Time and Hassle  by: on: 25-Aug 2009 I have been bicycle commuting all year round for 15 years on a mountain bike. Although my route is on a paved bike path and side streets, goathead thorns are common in the area (adjacent to the bike path or tracked in by others). I learned right away that slime in tubes saves me a lot of time and hassle. When a tire goes flat due to a puncture, I just pump it back up again and it holds air long enough for me to get home where I can repair the tube on a work bench instead of on the ground. I would not be able to do this with an un-slimed tire. I have patched slimed tubes MANY, MANY times!! Once when I was switching from summer tires to studded winter bike tires, I found 5 or 6 goatheads embedded in the summer tire treads and corresponding punctures in the tube. Who knows how long I had been riding with those punctures (I had pumped my tires up several times over the summer when they got soft - I knew I had a slow leak but was too lazy to take the tires off and investigate). I repaired all of the punctures (usually when I get to a dozen patches, I retire the tube). Just wiped off the slime with a wet rag, let the tube dry, roughened up the area, applied my favorite patch (pre-glued patches)... no problem. I also removed the valve and cleaned out any slime fibers before pumping the tire back up. I find that in almost all punctures, the slime fibers plug the hole well enough to prevent any significant leakage of the green liquid. Often I find the leak quickly by seeing the little plug of fibers surrounded by a wet patch on the tube. Leaks like a sieve!  by: on: 23-Apr 2009 I used two of these on my garden cart because I got tired of repairing leaks. Within two days I had two leaks which could not be patched. The holes are smaller than 1/8 inch. But...I expected more and got less. Back to patching the old ones as the slime won't allow a patch to take hold. I also have tried slime tubes in my wheel barrow tires with the same luck. I should have learned! Grandson's bicycle by: on: 02-Feb 2009 I bought a bicycle for my Grandson for Christmas, I figure he will run through throrns, just planning ahead, the cheap things they put on bicycles(to get them out of the factury), I need something of better quality, for when this happens, and to have them on hand when this happens. Been using them for many years with great results by: on: 28-Oct 2008 I don't drive so my bikes are my only mode of transportation. Hate fixing flats so about twelve years ago I tried Slime tubes and have kept on using them ever since. More than once I've had a flat and I mean FLAT tire that I've pumped up and that tire stays inflated because of the Slime filling in the puncture. My experience with the Slime tubes is beyond satisfactory but I'm here looking at reviews to see if anyone else has had troubles with the Slime that is added to a normal tube. I've tried it once or twice and have not been happy with it but can't remember why. I've got a new bike Forge Sconset Beach Cruiser Bike - Skyscape Blue that hasn't even been outside yet and I hate the idea of removing the wheels and taking out the brand new tubes, I'd way rather keep those tubes in place and add Slime to them. Guess I'll give it a go and the be back with another review. View All ReviewsView All Other Bicycles |
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