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Submitted by
Olly
a Date Reviewed: May 29, 2012
Strengths: Haven't had to remove tyre from wheel for over 3 years now so I can only assume that it is doing its job as I have never gone more than 6 months without getting a puncture in the past.Weaknesses: None really as long as you follow the instructions but the easiest option is to buy the inner tubes that come pre filled with Slime, this doesn't really cost any more than buying 2 inner tubes and a bottle of Slime so its a no brainer to me.Bottom Line: Great Product
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The Dude
a Date Reviewed: May 24, 2012
Strengths: So easy a Caveman could do it...seriouslyWeaknesses: None so farBottom Line: First let me say I used the Green Slime "Tube Sealant" to seal a regular 26 inch mountain bike tube with a schrader valve. There was only one thorn puncture as far as I could seel. I didn't take the wheel off the bike (isnt that the purpose of this stuff...simple...easy), I followed the instructions (I didnt create my own instructions).
I don't quite understand how stupid you have to be to get this wrong and create a mess. It took all of 10 minutes. It was almost the easiest thing I have ever had to do in my life. What mess? If this was any easier I would have to lose IQ points. I guess the only bad about it was it wasnt free and it took me time to buy it...sheesh people
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Submitted by
Ward
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmonton, alberta, canadaDate Reviewed: March 18, 2012
Strengths: Stops small to medium size leaks, keeps tubeless tires inflated longer, easy to use.Weaknesses: Can be a bit messy, adds a little weight.Bottom Line: If you don't use this product correctly and refuse to follow the instructions then guess what?.......it will not work as intended.
When used correctly with TUBELESS TIRES this product with stop small/medium leaks and keep your tubeless tires sealed. You'll need to retreat your wheels every season or two as the product does eventually lose its effectivness over time.
After getting a puncture position the whell so the hole is at the bottom ofbthe whell and allows the slime tomrun down into it, then wait a few minutes to let the product air harden for best results.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$9.00
Bike Setup: All mountain riding
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karenmary1972
a Weekend Warrior
from lantana, fl, USDate Reviewed: October 20, 2011
Strengths: I never like anything, but i'm shocked that there could be even one bad review of this product! I moved to this area and was getting flats literally daily from the weird point crap that falls from the trees. Finally, i went to the bike shop and the guy filled it with the Slime and it's been almost 6 months, not one single problem!! Today, i had a huge stick puncture the tube and i actually heard it deflate. I just spun the tire around, let the Slime move into the hole, pumped it back up and DONE. Good as new.Weaknesses: None...but i think you need a very good quality bike pump as i personally have to pump the tires at least once a week and it's a little more difficult when the tubes are filled with slime. (so i'm told).Bottom Line: If you're getting lots of flats...have someone at a bike shop put the Slime in the tire for you. Yes, it cost $15, but it appears as though it's possible to do it wrong based on the reviews. And, i don't ever want to have to buy a patch kit again. I'm terrible at it anyway.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At: Relentless Bicycles
Similar Products Used: None
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RaceMeister
a Cross Country Rider
from AustraliaDate Reviewed: October 7, 2011
Strengths: Seals well, works over the life of the installationWeaknesses: Corrodes tubeless tyres!Bottom Line: The product works. Just make sure you buy the new tubeless version if you are running tubeless tyres. The previous versions seem to corrode (high quality) aluminium wheels.
Favorite Trail: Xcountry race
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At: GoldCross Cycles
Bike Setup: Shimano XT disk MTB wheels (2010)
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Hiker1965
a Weekend Warrior
from Elizabethtown KYDate Reviewed: July 23, 2011
Strengths: Pretty green color!!!Weaknesses: Worthless, does not work!!Bottom Line: I had a very small puncture in my bike tire and tried this product. Does not work at all. I followed the directions and this sealant does not work. Just spews green stuff out of the hole. Dont waste your money on this stuff. Do the right thing and just replace the inner tube. I now carry an extra tube with me when riding, just too easy to pull out the old one and slap in the new one.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$6.00
Purchased At: target
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expostdelirium
a Cross Country Rider
from KSDate Reviewed: November 7, 2010
Strengths: Cheap and it works for tubelessWeaknesses: None found yet.Bottom Line: I used Gorilla Glue duct tape, an old presta valve, and a new Specialized Fast Trak tire, around 4 oz of "normal" slime. Setup took about 10 minutes. I hit it with the compressor, the bead popped/set, and there was a leak at the rim seam. I applied some tape across the seam, and the seam was still leaking. I was running late for an appointment, so I turned the seam/leak to the "down" (6 o'clock) position and forgot about it. When I went down to my shop, I found that the tire was still inflated, and that it had lost VERY little air! The tire had more air in it that I normally ride. I'm guessing that the sealant plugged the hole before I even got to the top of the stairs. It worked for me. Maybe I'm lucky where others aren't?
I suggest using this stuff: it's cheap and easy to get. If you don't like the mess once you remove the tire, I'd suggest just wiping the Slime out with a towel.
Favorite Trail: Whatever One I'm ON
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At: Roach Hardware
Similar Products Used: Haven't used any other sealants yet.
Bike Setup: WTB Laserdisc 29er rim
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Submitted by
Mycal
a Weekend Warrior
from USADate Reviewed: September 23, 2010
Strengths: None - this stuff is totally uselessWeaknesses: Does not work.Bottom Line: Totally useless, save your money.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$7.00
Purchased At: Walmart
Bike Setup: I have 5 bikes.
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Submitted by
timerider
a Weekend Warrior
from Alamogordo,NM,USADate Reviewed: September 17, 2010
Strengths: stops small pinhole leaks, fairly cheap,Weaknesses: Messy, clogs valves, hard to patch tube when slime present.Bottom Line: I have been told by every shop that the stuff they get in the 55 gallon drums is much better than the Walmart and discount store bottled cheap stuff that is watered down!
Best to use a thorn resistant tube and Kevlar or Aramid tires.Slime is just an added measure of mind comfort! LOL!
I must try some of the other sealants mentioned above. I recomend 4-5 ounces per bike tire and keep the valve clean.
Get the bike shop to pump it in! Usually $4-5.00 a tire.
Favorite Trail: anywhere!
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At: Walmart
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: Motobecane 600 MTB and a Windsor Cliff 4900 setup as hybrid for road.
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HuHu
a Racer
from CaliforniaDate Reviewed: June 20, 2010
Strengths: It has some cool videos on youtube and is a cool shade of green.Weaknesses: Does not work, very messy.Bottom Line: This is the worst sealant ever and a wasted 7 bucks don't waste your money and time. On the first ride I ever used this I flatted.
Favorite Trail: Fire Trail 30
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$7.00
Purchased At: Target
Bike Setup: 2008 Specialized Hotrock 24"
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tmkilpatrick
a Racer
from Enterprise, ALDate Reviewed: March 24, 2010
Strengths: seals flats. current or future.Weaknesses: adds a little rotating weight.Bottom Line: I rode from St. Augustine, FL to SanDiego, CA, camping ,with slime tubes. No Flats! When I finally wore out my shwalbe marathon plus tires I found at least two dozen thorns that had punctured the tubes but no problems. It was a load off not having to change any flats. I came across people that had as many as five a day. I couldnt imagine how frustrating that would have been. Slime Works.
Favorite Trail: country dirt roads
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: The Bike Shop, Dotha
Bike Setup: cyclo cross/ touring
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Submitted by
hadaflat
a Weekend Warrior
from columbusDate Reviewed: December 3, 2009
Strengths: it is a pretty shade of greenWeaknesses: does not workBottom Line: dont buy slime tire sealant
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At: walmart
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Dliea1940
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego, CADate Reviewed: September 5, 2009
Strengths: Lots of nice written copy and fake testimonials.Weaknesses: It does not work, makes a mess, expensive, once used you are screwed.Bottom Line: I tried Slime in my second bike, my kid's bike and my husband's motorcycle. Well I have never had a flat so either I never ran over anything or I am careful. Now my kid is another story we are talking nail magnet. Well we decided to add about 8oz to each of his tires and this crap did NOT work. It did slow down the leak enough for him to come home and attack lots of that green goo in my carpet. Then on the motorcycle it did slow down the leak enough for my husband to make it home but it did NOT plug the whole (and I think we put in it 12-16oz of product. Then we went to the get the tire replaced and we got charge extra to replace the tire because it had Slime in it. So far Slime had been the worst product ever purchased. I am looking to find the receipt so I can try to recuperate some of my wasted. But even with that, now I have a ruin carpet a front motorcycle tire that will cost more to replace. I would avoid this product. I wish I never seen it, touch it, bought and used it. What a nightmare. AVOID! AVOID!
Favorite Trail: Paved roads
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: 2 x 32oz bottles by
Similar Products Used: Nu-Teck
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Ant
a Cross Country Rider
from ox,ukDate Reviewed: April 4, 2008
Strengths: doesn't leave you stuck on the road, 80% of punctures take a few hours to deflate or else steady blockedWeaknesses: not effective enough, you should use a Kevlar wheel as well, possibly outperformed by the industrial "seal a wheel" which is half the price and is similarBottom Line: seal a wheel is at least as good, the odd thing is I've had about seven puncture patches on the back in the last month and zero on the front, the back is slime and the front is seal a wheel, although the back is carrying 80%more load in my case. tends to stop patching easily because patches become unstuck when there is a tiny layer of slime left invisibly, and also you have to press all the slime out of the way before patching because it comes through when you press on it if there is a bunch of slime under the hole
also it is possible to fit onto Presta valves from the bottle but it might be necessary to clip off the end of the thread to un screw the little grenade thing
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: seal a wheel
Bike Setup: gt
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BRAD
a
from CA ORANGE COUNTYDate Reviewed: August 20, 2007
Strengths: I ORIGINALLY TRIED TO HOT PATCH MY TIRE BUT IT DIDNT TAKE AND HAD A LEAK. I PUT SLIME IN BOTH OF MY BIKE TIRES AND HAVE NOT HAD A FLAT SINCE. I AM A TRUE BELIEVER IN TIRE SLIME FOR BICYCLES.Weaknesses: NONEBottom Line: THE BOTTOM LINE IS THAT THIS PRODUCT WORKS SO I WILL NOT HAVE TO TAKE MY BIKE APART JUST TO CHANGE THE TIRE. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT.
Favorite Trail: WHITING RANCH
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$9.00
Purchased At: WAL MART
Bike Setup: HYBRID
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