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slimed tubes: (was:close call)

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  1. jj commented on slime adding a little weight overall...got me to thinking.

    The actual weight of the slime is 8oz (4oz per tube). My riding involves
    sand, packed gravel, asphalt, and concrete. I have to deal with metal
    debris, glass and "goatweed".

    I haven't had to fix a flat all year.

    Best one was early last month: picked up a lumber tag on the Alex Fraser
    Bridge...I mean I literally picked it up: a 1/2" staple attached to the tag
    was stuck in the tire! Slime oozing out all around. The tire was down
    about 50lbs pressure by the time I finally got to a filling-station pump
    (too much bother to use the mini-pump), I pulled out the offending metal bit
    and ran up the pressure to 90psi. Spun the wheel to dry the sealant, and
    rode home.

    As to the weight of my bike: well, I think we covered that in another
    post...😉

    (ref: see Re:Re: Giant Bikers)

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