Bikeseal puncture prevention

[Wharfe]

Ok so a contentious subject I know but here's my small DIY tip...

As I am running the original Pirellis, acknowledged to be a b#tch to get off the rim at the roadside, and as rescue services are a long time coming in Northern Scotland, I figured WTH it's got to be worth trying something that might plug a puncture, and "bikeseal" purports to be good for tubed tyres.

A lot of reviews have moaned about difficulties in getting the bikeseal fluid into the tube. To which I say, RTFI! (With a couple of caveats)

First -the bottle of bikeseal comes with an applicator tube that is just a little too loose on the valve stem. Solution - a 60ml syringe courtesy of a medic I know, and a piece of filler tube from a Scottoiler bottle. Perfect fit, no mess, and a measured amount of fluid. 

Second, the tube, when deflated, would seem to close over the inner end of the valve stem. A gentle insertion and  wiggle with something long and blunt (fnarr fnarr!) opens the tube up and allows flow. 

Easy peasy lemon squeezy and no mess!

Edited October 2, 2022 by Wharfe
Punctuation!

[Tenerider]

Well that sounds helpful! I think I will add some to my emergency tool kit - Scotland will probably be my next big trip (around Easter 2023, which is in April), so I really appreciate your insider information regarding rescue service.