Slime Self-Sealing Smart Presta Tube - 26 x 1.75-2.12
The Slime tube helps to keep flat tires from slowing you down.
- Tubes filled with specially formulated Slime product seals instantly when tube is punctured or pinched
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Imported.
View all Slime Bike Tubes| Best Use | Cycling |
|---|---|
| Wheel Size | 26 inches |
| Valve Type | Presta |
| Dimensions | 26 x 1.75 - 2.12 |
| Weight | Unavailable |
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Would not ride without them
I have used slime tubes for about 10 years. When I lived in West Texas and raced cross country I would have never finished a race without these. At that time I would have to replace them about every month, but when I did they would have about 10-20 holes in them from cactus, mesquite trees, and goat heads that had been sealed by the slime. I still use them here in Colorado and they seal just as well but now last me about 3 to 4 years (less thorns to kill them). For those who complain about the slime leaking out at the valve this can be an issue. I have found it best if you let the slime drain away from the valve before you air them up. It is best if you store the wheels with the valve at a 3 o'clock or 9 o'clock position and air them up in this position. Also, if you get slime in the valve it can leak out air slowly. The best solution I found is if this gets bad enough is to remove the valve stem and use a slight amount of water to flush it out or a q-tip or pipe cleaner to remove all the slime and fibers from the internal threads. You should also clean the valve you removed (but don't lose it down the sink or anywhere else). This allow the valve to seat properly again.
One other thing to keep in mind
I do like the way these seal smaller punctures. One thing I would suggest is that you not fill these in any room that you can't clean easily. I had a tube explode in the kitchen and the slime literally covered the place. It does clean up but having bright green slime all over does not make the rest of the family happy.
Smart product, long overdue
These tubes installed just as easily as conventional ones, and the sealant chemical inside promises an end to the plague of minor road punctures. Bonus: the bright green valve cap matches my bike! The tubes are incrementally heavier than a conventional tube, but that doesn't matter to anyone who isn't counting the grams.
I Ride With Them But Remember.........
I love the way the Slime tubes work when they are not dried out. Remember to change these tubes out once per year or risk failure. I recently went through a goats head thorn patch and flattened both tires. Turns out slime tubes were both dry inside. The tubes were installed 2 years ago though.
Didn't work this time around
I've used slime in the past and sometimes it works and other times it does. The only reason I bought these is was only option in stock that fit my bike. Save you money and just regular tube, then add slime if you want it. From reading other reviews sounds like you need to refresh the slime every so often anyways. Thankfully I had patch kit when I got a flat. The patches are what allowed me to keep on riding.
Slime Self-Sealing Smart Presta Tube
I needed a tube that was self-sealing as I live in an area with lots of thorny plants and was getting too many flats. I have used slime in my tires before but this time decided to try the tubes already filled with it. So far, so good.
Fine Tubes / Green Slime Works Sometimes
Bought two of these. First one I installed went flat after a 3 mile ride. Slime did not fill tube and allow re-inflation. Most of slime shot out of air valve when attempting to inflate. Second tube has been working fine.
Slime tubes are a life saver!
Love these things! I’ve had numerous thorns puncture my tire and saved my butt mid ride as I pull the thorn out and hear some air leak and BOOM it’s sealed and I can get home. Can’t recommend these tunes enough!
Small puncture protection
Tubless tires and rims are the way to go but for those like me I cant afford a couple of sets for my bikes. This is a almost as much protection little cost. Yes there are a little heavier but reasonable.
Exploded ... what a mess
This tube exploded when properly inflated and---as the bike was in the back of my van at the time---coated the inside of the van with slime. What a huge mess.