Ultraseal?

[XmisterIS]

When I did my bike test, among the bumf that came with the test certificate was a flyer from a company called Ultraseal.

I have had it knocking around for a while, not sure if I should go for it, or if it is a waste of money.

Here's the website: http://www.ultraseal.biz

The product itself is called Puncturesafe.

Has anyone else used it? Verdict?

[Guest]

i've seen the demos at bike shows, club days, and after getting a puncture last year was considering this, sounds good, but just would like feedback, so will be watching your replies...

[Colin the Bear]

I think they trade on paranoia and fear. What if??? Most tyre deflation happens slowly.

I watched a guy at a stunt show burn out the back tyre till it burst then do wheelies on it.

A puncture is more annoying than dangerous in my experience.

[Guest]

It's not so much the explosive deflation that would worry me but having to wait at the roadside for someone to fetch the correct replacement and fit it - or be piggy-backed home on a truck.

Getting home would be my priority.

[Colin the Bear]

Get a scooter and carry a spare wheel

[Roadtorque]

I've wondered about this stuff for a while & can't make my mind up if it's good or bad,

that green goo stuff goes in the tyre & stays as goo,, my thoughts are, that bike

parked overnight, all this stuff settles at the bottom of the tyre & must affect balance

when you first when you jump on for next ride,,,,,

the other system that blows up and seals the tyre in one go,, well I wouldn't hold my breath,,

although I must admit I bought one, (reduced in tesco) with trip round Scotland planed &

some of the roads we would be going on, thought it might be worth a try & if it works all well & good,

but as I say, I wouldn't hold my breath,,

one thing's for certain,, you ain't going to be Mr popular when you take your tyre to be changed