Punctures and flats have been a part of mountain biking and cycling from the very beginning. Fixing flat tyres and punctures is not difficult but can be an irritation and a waste of valuable riding time and worst case can end your ride in a long walk home.
So prevention is generally better than cure, all you need to do is avoid sticks, stones thorns and sharp rocks. Thats ok if you are on the road, but what about a mountain bike?
You can choose from many options including tubeless tyre sealant, tubes with sealant, tyre liners and thorn resistant tubes. Its a balance between cost, weight and puncture resistance, you need to make a choice and choose the best puncture prevention option for your area, riding style and conditions.
Make sure you are prepared because last thing you need is to be caught out like the poor dude in the BATSEAL - I am A BAT man video
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