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Old 05-15-2008, 04:17 PM
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Just an update. I've now been using Tire Balls for close to a year with plenty of races and rides on varying terrain. I'm extremely happy with how they work and will never go back to tubes or bib mousses. I do pop balls from time to time, especially in rough desert riding (I popped 4 front ones at the desert 100 - no damage to the rim). On average I might pop a ball every second race, maybe once every couple weeks riding 3-5 days a week.

Tire changes are quick and easy (5 minutes not including swapping the balls from tire to tire). The bike handles exactly the same as running tubes and air expect you can run a lower pressure to get better traction.

I highly recommend these for anyone concerned about flat tires.
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