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Review by Hoban WashburneHeavy and don't ride well, but very effective at preventing flats.by Hoban WashburneDaily Commuterpdx2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Boy these are heavy tubes. But after three consecutive days of flatting from different punctures on new tires, I gave up. Once installed, your wheels will noticeably slump around and handling is pretty terrible. But hey, no flats after 600 miles so far, a couple self-healed punctures, and they hold air like a dream. I'd never use them for training or weekend rides, but they serve their purpose for daily commuting peace of mind.
Reviewed 1/17/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Hoban Washburne was helpful/No, review by Hoban Washburne was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Boy these are heavy tubes. But after three consecutive days of flatting from different punctures on new tires, I gave up. Once installed, your wheels will noticeably slump around and handling is pretty terrible. But hey, no flats after 600 miles so far, a couple self-healed punctures, and they hold air like a dream. I'd never use them for training or weekend rides, but they serve their purpose for daily commuting peace of mind.
Review by PDXbikecommuterGood protection by PDXbikecommuterPDX1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.I haven't had a puncture flat with this yet
Reviewed 2/5/2015Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by PDXbikecommuter was helpful/No, review by PDXbikecommuter was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I haven't had a puncture flat with this yet
Review by SteveRequired in Arizonaby SteveCasual CyclistPrescott, Arizona1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.These are required anywhere you have sharp, pointy objects waiting to ruin your day. Arizona, where I ride, is awash in goat heads. Small, round seeds that have points as sharp as any needle you've seen, all over the place. Without Slime tubes, you will learn to either repair tires out on the trail, or spend allot of time pushing your bike home. Either one is not the way to enjoy your bike adventure. Don't leave home without them!
Reviewed 12/11/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Steve was helpful/No, review by Steve was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
These are required anywhere you have sharp, pointy objects waiting to ruin your day. Arizona, where I ride, is awash in goat heads. Small, round seeds that have points as sharp as any needle you've seen, all over the place. Without Slime tubes, you will learn to either repair tires out on the trail, or spend allot of time pushing your bike home. Either one is not the way to enjoy your bike adventure. Don't leave home without them!
Review by AnonymousRead the instructionsby AnonymousCycling EnthusiastSF Bay AreaBeen using Slime tubes for many yrs, got a flat recently, even with tube liners and Slime. Got the tire off and had all this watery green liquid, I had a spare tube and made the change. Got home and was reloading the Slime and read the instructions, it's good for 2 years. I believe I had last loaded Slime into the tube about 6 yrs ago.
Reviewed 9/5/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Been using Slime tubes for many yrs, got a flat recently, even with tube liners and Slime. Got the tire off and had all this watery green liquid, I had a spare tube and made the change. Got home and was reloading the Slime and read the instructions, it's good for 2 years. I believe I had last loaded Slime into the tube about 6 yrs ago.
Review by AnonymousSlime self sealing tube so far so goodby AnonymousBoston North ShoreInstalled tube with a new tire. No flats yet. Tube is heavier than a standard tube.
Reviewed 12/9/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Installed tube with a new tire. No flats yet. Tube is heavier than a standard tube.
Review by BikinHowdLove Them & Trust Them!by BikinHowdRichardson TX1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.My spouse & I have been using these Slime inner tubes for years in conjunction with Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires... the combo makes our rides bulletproof! Havent had a flat on the road in years!
Reviewed 5/27/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by BikinHowd was helpful/No, review by BikinHowd was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
My spouse & I have been using these Slime inner tubes for years in conjunction with Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires... the combo makes our rides bulletproof! Havent had a flat on the road in years!
Review by AnonymousExcellentby AnonymousTucson AZExcellant tibes! Roll smoothly and have had zero issues!
Reviewed 1/19/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Excellant tibes! Roll smoothly and have had zero issues!
Review by Lynnnot impressedby LynnDaily CommuterHillsboro Or4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.after 6 flats in the last two weeks decided to go with new tires(gator skins) and slime tubes. I see the slime tubes have good reviews but my front tube only last one day and the tube split on the seam next to the stem. must be a bad tube or I just have very bad luck.
Reviewed 9/26/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Lynn was helpful/No, review by Lynn was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
after 6 flats in the last two weeks decided to go with new tires(gator skins) and slime tubes. I see the slime tubes have good reviews but my front tube only last one day and the tube split on the seam next to the stem. must be a bad tube or I just have very bad luck.
Review by AnonymousA slime's worth of preventanceby AnonymousCasual CyclistFlorida1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Did not get any flats yet but this product has a great reputation
Reviewed 5/8/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Did not get any flats yet but this product has a great reputation
Review by rfeliciPeace of mindby rfeliciCycling EnthusiastHouston Urban1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.My commute takes me through dirt paths and paved roads with more crevasses than an arctic climb- and I installed these to keep me rolling until I got to work and back home. So far, so good though they have not been penetrated as of yet. They are much heavier than standard tubes, so if being light and speedy is your thing, bring your patch kit instead.
Reviewed 7/12/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by rfelici was helpful/No, review by rfelici was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
My commute takes me through dirt paths and paved roads with more crevasses than an arctic climb- and I installed these to keep me rolling until I got to work and back home. So far, so good though they have not been penetrated as of yet. They are much heavier than standard tubes, so if being light and speedy is your thing, bring your patch kit instead.
Review by Diana, TCBC Bike ClubYou will experience fearless biking when you use Slime Self-Sealing Tubes. by Diana, TCBC Bike ClubCycling EnthusiastPhoeniz, Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale, AZ2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.I spent a sunny week biking in the Phoenix, AZ area. The trip leader strongly recommended using slime self-sealing tubes. Viola! A week without flats despite all the nasty, thorny elements on the road and I am not referring to other bikers. I did experience some green slime shooting out after I first installed and pumped up my tires. But this reassured me tht the slime was working. Give 'em a try.
Reviewed 4/18/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Diana, TCBC Bike Club was helpful/No, review by Diana, TCBC Bike Club was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I spent a sunny week biking in the Phoenix, AZ area. The trip leader strongly recommended using slime self-sealing tubes. Viola! A week without flats despite all the nasty, thorny elements on the road and I am not referring to other bikers. I did experience some green slime shooting out after I first installed and pumped up my tires. But this reassured me tht the slime was working. Give 'em a try.
Review by SPIN1963Slime Tubesby SPIN1963Cycling EnthusiastHills of Southern Ohio6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.A mainstay (IMHO) for any cyclist that does not run tubeless. I have gotten as many as three seasons out of one tube. One of only three products I have ever given a five star rating to.
Reviewed 4/4/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by SPIN1963 was helpful/No, review by SPIN1963 was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
A mainstay (IMHO) for any cyclist that does not run tubeless. I have gotten as many as three seasons out of one tube. One of only three products I have ever given a five star rating to.
Review by AnonymousA Must Have for a 5 Degree Day by AnonymousCompetitive RacerBoston3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.I've never changed a flat tire on a 5 degree day and I want to keep it that way. I use slime tubes to give me some confidence that I won't have to.
Reviewed 2/5/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I've never changed a flat tire on a 5 degree day and I want to keep it that way. I use slime tubes to give me some confidence that I won't have to.
Review by MrjkurtzLife saver!by MrjkurtzCycling EnthusiastSan Jose, CA4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.I keep this on my rear tire all the time now. Total life saver! Riding through city streets every day, I can really tell the difference between when I have a slime tube vs a regular tube in the frequency of flats. I highly recommend this.
Reviewed 8/2/2012Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Mrjkurtz was helpful/No, review by Mrjkurtz was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I keep this on my rear tire all the time now. Total life saver! Riding through city streets every day, I can really tell the difference between when I have a slime tube vs a regular tube in the frequency of flats. I highly recommend this.
Review by Avid Urban RiderYou'll Keep on Riding...by Avid Urban RiderCycling EnthusiastSF BayArea5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.There was a period I got 3 flats in a one week, even with tire liners. A real pain, especially if it's raining. I searched around for alternatives and gave Slime a try. I've been Slimed and I love the stuff. All my bikes have Slime Tubes installed. I'll get an occasional Slime Spray, which tells me it just plugged a leak and I can continue my ride without stopping. When you do have time to repair the leak (really isn't necessary), the Slime marks the spot, making for a easy repair.
Reviewed 3/16/2012Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Avid Urban Rider was helpful/No, review by Avid Urban Rider was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
There was a period I got 3 flats in a one week, even with tire liners. A real pain, especially if it's raining. I searched around for alternatives and gave Slime a try. I've been Slimed and I love the stuff. All my bikes have Slime Tubes installed. I'll get an occasional Slime Spray, which tells me it just plugged a leak and I can continue my ride without stopping. When you do have time to repair the leak (really isn't necessary), the Slime marks the spot, making for a easy repair.
Review by AnonymousReally worksby AnonymousToms River, NJ1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.It worked so well it sealed my valve and couldn�t put air in my tire any more. So I replaced the slime tube with a conventional tube and got a flat 3 rides later. I put the slime tube back on with a new valve. I can deal with this. This only happened with one tire, the other one is still holding strong and over two years.
Reviewed 7/30/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
It worked so well it sealed my valve and couldn�t put air in my tire any more. So I replaced the slime tube with a conventional tube and got a flat 3 rides later. I put the slime tube back on with a new valve. I can deal with this. This only happened with one tire, the other one is still holding strong and over two years.
Review by MartinFantastic extra dependable protectionby MartinCycling EnthusiastCaliforntia4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.A great product that has been around for decades. If you hate flats then add SlimeTubes to your Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires and possible ride a year (for me 10,000 miles) without a flat. There is no downside. Everyone likes to talk about weight on a bike, as long as you are not racing weight matters very little, and sitting by the side of the road repairing tires will make you 100x slower on your route than riding a lightweight bike. Make sure you buy the Slime tubes and not the bottle to add slime to your existing tubes.
Reviewed 3/6/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Martin was helpful/No, review by Martin was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
A great product that has been around for decades. If you hate flats then add SlimeTubes to your Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires and possible ride a year (for me 10,000 miles) without a flat. There is no downside. Everyone likes to talk about weight on a bike, as long as you are not racing weight matters very little, and sitting by the side of the road repairing tires will make you 100x slower on your route than riding a lightweight bike. Make sure you buy the Slime tubes and not the bottle to add slime to your existing tubes.
Review by DCcommuterGreat for commuting! A bit heavy, but that is the price of a life without flats...by DCcommuterDaily CommuterWashington, DC3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.I got these because I had a series of flats on my commuter bike, even when using gatorskin tires. Since I installed these I haven't had a single flat. I didn't do a double-blind study or anything, but my perception is that they work really well. They are a bit heavier and more expensive than other tubes, but I'm happy to accept the weight and not worry about flats (also, for a commuter bike with a rack and panniers, is tube weight that important?), and I save money by not buying new tubes. The only design "flaw" I can find is that a tiny spray of slime comes out of the presta valve every time you open it to top off the air. Perhaps they could put a one-way flap where the tube joins the valve to prevent that? Otherwise, this is a great product that seems to do exactly what it promises. Highly recommend them.
Reviewed 1/5/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by DCcommuter was helpful/No, review by DCcommuter was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I got these because I had a series of flats on my commuter bike, even when using gatorskin tires. Since I installed these I haven't had a single flat. I didn't do a double-blind study or anything, but my perception is that they work really well. They are a bit heavier and more expensive than other tubes, but I'm happy to accept the weight and not worry about flats (also, for a commuter bike with a rack and panniers, is tube weight that important?), and I save money by not buying new tubes. The only design "flaw" I can find is that a tiny spray of slime comes out of the presta valve every time you open it to top off the air. Perhaps they could put a one-way flap where the tube joins the valve to prevent that? Otherwise, this is a great product that seems to do exactly what it promises. Highly recommend them.
Review by Brucepeace of mind for longer adventuresby BruceCasual CyclistManchester, CT1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.I bought a pair of these for the new tires going on my hybrid bike. I routinely ride about 15 miles at a time, and have run tire slime in regular tubes before, with no problems for a long time. These tubes cost more than plain tubes, and you can tell they are heavier than plain tubes as well, but for an exercise bike it is no big deal. They do have a cool bright green cap for the schrader valves. So far, so good with no flats after 3 months. I expect and hope there will be many more trouble-free miles to come.
Reviewed 6/27/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Bruce was helpful/No, review by Bruce was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I bought a pair of these for the new tires going on my hybrid bike. I routinely ride about 15 miles at a time, and have run tire slime in regular tubes before, with no problems for a long time. These tubes cost more than plain tubes, and you can tell they are heavier than plain tubes as well, but for an exercise bike it is no big deal. They do have a cool bright green cap for the schrader valves. So far, so good with no flats after 3 months. I expect and hope there will be many more trouble-free miles to come.
Review by AnonymousGreat Tubesby AnonymousThey're...tubes! I feel like any tube that's more robust than a "race" tube will get you great results. These are no exception.
The slime goop sealant stuff has patched a couple small punctures, though I doubt there's much left afterwards. Definitely order a couple extra to have on standby. Gives great peace of mind!
Reviewed 1/4/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
They're...tubes! I feel like any tube that's more robust than a "race" tube will get you great results. These are no exception.
The slime goop sealant stuff has patched a couple small punctures, though I doubt there's much left afterwards. Definitely order a couple extra to have on standby. Gives great peace of mind!