STOP FLATS 2 BROWN TIRE LINERS 26 X 2.0 - 2.125

by Stop Flats

Product Features

• 2 tire liners
• Brown for 26 x 2.0 - 2.125 size tires
• Puncture resistant

Product Description

Stop Flats 2 Brown Tire Liners 26 x 2.0 x 2.125. Stop goat heads, nails, and road debris with Stop Flats 2 Brown tire liners. For Mountain, Cruiser and Balloon Tires.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• ASIN: B0018GH2TC
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,351 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 100 miles and counting.., October 21, 2009

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E. Sarte "journey fan 78" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: STOP FLATS 2 BROWN TIRE LINERS 26 X 2.0 - 2.125 (Misc.)

So far, I've had no flats on tires (front and back) that had at least two prior to the liner installation. I didn't have a issue with the "bump" where the liners overlap. I made sure that the overlap happens away from the area where the valve sits. Also on installing the liner the best way I've found was to install the inner tube and the liner at the same time, since this assures proper alignment of liner between the inner tube and the tire. There are also basic stuff that people forget - one is to slightly inflate the inner tube before installing into the rim, to hold the liner in place while installation and to avoid pinching the tubes while inflating up the tires, the other is to check that no inner tube or liner sections are out of alignment after installing the inner tube and liner (just peek inch-wise between the area of tire and rim on both sides of the wheel). Of course, the drawback on this type of protection is the "extra" weight you have to spin, but it's good weight, keeps you stronger and keeps the tires rolling.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product- For the right application and with realistic expectations, August 8, 2010

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Crabhain (Burbank, California United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: STOP FLATS 2 BROWN TIRE LINERS 26 X 2.0 - 2.125 (Misc.)

Don't expect to never have a flat again. No product has or ever will provide that type of protection. That's the real world. If you use these, you will get fewer flats.

I ride a lot. Last year I rode 11,000 miles. I split my riding between my daily commute (~50 miles), and century+ rides on the weekend. Daily commuting is done on a mountain bike with commuter tires (non-nobbies, inflated to 90 psi). Weekend rides are on a road bike with Michelin race tires. I use these liners in my commuter bike, and have for a couple of years. I wouldn't think of going without. I tried them briefly on the road bike, but removed them because of the extra spinning mass and rolling resistance.

- If you care about spinning mass and rolling resistance, these are not for you.
- These don't protect much of the side of the tire, so you are just about as vulnerable to sidewall punctures as before.
- These will usually (but not 100%) stop glass and thorns.
- They also usually stop metal that cuts rather than punctures. I have had cuts on my tires leaving big holes with the liner clearly visible through the hole. The liner kept the tube from blowing out through the hole, so I could finish my ride.
- They often will not stop sharp metal from puncturing. Of course, I don't know how many times they did stop puncturing metal, which fell out after a couple of turns of the tire. I only find out about the times they don't.

Look, they're inexpensive pieces of plastic, not magic. Expect that they will help, and you will be satisfied.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works perfect, July 13, 2010

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Mr. Goodwill - See all my reviews

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This review is from: STOP FLATS 2 BROWN TIRE LINERS 26 X 2.0 - 2.125 (Misc.)

I bought two orange sets for two road bikes (mine and my son's) with 700x23C and 700x25C tires. Installation was not difficult but I read on the internet a little about how to install these. I followed the following sequence.

1. Slightly inflate the inner tube so that liner can be inserted and retained between the tire and tube.
2. keep the overlapping part of the liner away from the stem
3. after liner is inserted completely and tire is installed both sides of the rim, let all of the air out.
4. going around the tire circumference several times, press on top of the tire down to the rim with your thumb so that the liner is aligned in the middle.
5. install the wheel and inflate.

With this method, both of us did not feel any bumps, difference in weight, and inferior riding conditions, nothing. We have ridden both bikes more than 100 miles already and no flats yet although we had to ride over broken glass many times. We have preferred this liner although our local bike shop recommended more expensive tires with Kevlar protection. Because we will be able to reuse the liner and and buy cheaper ordinary tires from now on. I had many flats with Kevlar protected tires due to tiny glass pieces before. Finally we are enjoying our rides with more peace of mind.

Update after ~1000 miles: still no flats and I have installed on three road bikes now. I can't imagine riding my bike without these anymore.