[RBW] Re: What's the verdict on the Foss inner tubes?

2012-03-27 Thread Luke in Pasadena
I had a blow out during inflation. I'm not sure if I had something twisted or what, but it scared the hell out of me. I found them difficult to mount compared to a standard tube. Not a fan. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group.

[RBW] Re: What's the verdict on the Foss inner tubes?

2012-03-19 Thread GeorgeS
I've been using them for about 6 months on my Atlantis. 26 wheels with Marathon Racers. No flats in 800+ miles. They do not hold air particularly well. I have to pump mine up at least once a week. GeorgeS On Mar 18, 11:28 am, Forrest ftme...@me.com wrote: What's the verdict on the Foss inner

[RBW] Re: What's the verdict on the Foss inner tubes?

2012-03-19 Thread ted
I have (or had) foss tubes with Quasi Moto tires. I say or had because the rear one is now, due to user error, in the trash. I used the cloth (velox?) rim strips that I already had on the wheels, and had no problems related to that. The other weekend I picked up several goat heads on the Las

[RBW] Re: What's the verdict on the Foss inner tubes?

2012-03-19 Thread Ray Foss
I'm interested in this too as I'd like to run the Grand Bois tires but have to deal with lots of goat heads. Does it really matter if it can stay inflated with a nail through it if its just going to go flat when the offending object comes out? As mentioned,**IF** you have a piercing object

[RBW] Re: What's the verdict on the Foss inner tubes?

2012-03-19 Thread Alex Moll
I'm using them on my AHH, which I commute with. My hope is that if I pick up debris that punctures the tube, I can still make it to work on time - then repair the tube at lunch, or after work. I still carry a spare butyl tube, because I don't think the FOSS patches would work in the rain. -- You

[RBW] Re: What's the verdict on the Foss inner tubes?

2012-03-18 Thread Darin G.
I'm interested in this too as I'd like to run the Grand Bois tires but have to deal with lots of goat heads. Does it really matter if it can stay inflated with a nail through it if its just going to go flat when the offending object comes out? D.G. On Sunday, March 18, 2012 10:28:34 AM