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Slime Bicycle Tire Liners Twin Pack (26-Inch) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Slime
List Price: $9.99
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Rating:  9 reviews
Size: 26-Inch
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 3.1 x 1.5
MPN: SL-T1526/6
Model: SL-T1526/6
UPC: 716281015328
EAN: 0716281015328
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| Features:
| • | Stop Flats | | • | Lightweight | | • | Easy Install |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 Didn't work December 19, 2008
Tim (Biddeford, ME)
I used a slime liner with a slime tube and I still got a flat within within two weeks of installation. Don't waste your money.
These liners cause flats, buy Tuffy liners instead. October 17, 2008
Randy (NorCal)
I ran these in my mountain bike for a while with over 60psi in my tires for commuting to work...they worked great with that much pressure. When I went down to trail pressure (50psi or so) I got one ride in before they caused a laceration all the way around the tube that was not patchable...there was literally a cut all the way around the tube from the edge of the liners. Other brands (Tuffy Liners, for example) have a tapered edge that is not as sharp as these. Slime needs to redesign these things in a big way. I love the thickness of them for the thorns I deal with, but they really need a tapered edge. I would avoid them.
 Works as Advertised September 15, 2008
Lost My Mind (California, United States)
Though a bit heavy for gram-counters, these seem to work fine for all but the most hard-core cyclists. They are plenty wide and cover the entire tread for most tires and are thicker than the lightweight and generic tire liners.
I usually run these with tires at 40 psi or higher and have not had any problems with them damaging tubes... though due to their thickness, I could believe they could slice a tube. We have some pretty nasty thorns out here that won't get filled by the slime, so liners are about the only alternative.
I've been told that Talcum powder or other dry-lubes help with this problem if you don't ride through streams/rivers. A spray-on dry lube might also help as well without the messiness of Talcum.
I agree with other reviewers--the lack of a "sticky" side makes these a bit difficult to install. When you change the tire, they'll also slide around requiring you to fix/adjust them after you've inserted the new tube.
Still, the hassle is worth it compared to getting thorns every few days.
Could Be Sticky July 27, 2008
Guido (N. California)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Durable, useful. Too bad tires aren't better to start with. Liners are awkward to install - would benefit from a sticky side to hold them against the inside of the tire during installation.
Slime with Sleaze July 24, 2008
L. George (Chapel Hill, NC United States)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Ditto for me. I had the same problem as phwang. I did a search on the web and found others have too. After getting a flat in the rear tire I thought I see what I could do to prevent it. I picked up both a Slime tube and Slime Tire Liner. One thing about the Slime Tire Liner is that it is difficult to run down the center of the tire. The liner does not have an adhesive. You are relying on the tube you are installing to hold it in place. After two repeated flats with the slime liner, each with in a couple of days, I took out the Slime tire liner and noticed at one of its ends it got folded double creating a some what sharp edge. The hole was a pin hole size, much less than an eighth inch which is published by Slime to instantly patch. It did not seal the hole even with the tube outside of the tire. Exasperating! Maybe Slime can work, but I am not a believer. It's aggravation!
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