Bacon strips tool recommendation

elder_mtber · Jul 24, 2023

Bacon strips have worked for me but I have also had major trouble with them - that being 1, can't separate the strip from the packaging and 2, can't load the strip into the insertion tool.

What brand bacon strip has worked well for you?

Thanks, everyone.

austink26 · Jul 24, 2023

The issues you are having are similar to my experience. I got fed up and switched to dynaplug. I definitely recommend it.

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evasive · Jul 24, 2023

I’m a big fan of Dynaplugs. They work well. I like the pill because it includes the tools to prep and clean the hole, and then cut the plug flush with the tire casing.

mack_turtle · Jul 24, 2023

I've had no problem with the Lezyne tool. Solid little bullet design is easy to use. I can see it causing some people problems if you struggle with the original style tools.

twowheelmotion · Jul 24, 2023

mack_turtle said:
I've had no problem with the Lezyne tool. Solid little bullet design is easy to use. I can see it causing some people problems if you struggle with the original style tools.

I plugged the tire in my truck with the Lezyne strips a few weeks ago it works so well

Steel-Onions · Jul 24, 2023

Peatys Holeshot is what ya need, Super easy to load strips >> Peaty's Holeshot Tubeless Puncture Plugger Kit

lefthanded · Jul 24, 2023

Anyone any experiences with Muc-off?

Stealth Tubeless Puncture Plug

When a puncture strike is just too big and gnarly to seal, the Muc-Off Stealth Tubeless Puncture Plug ultimate backup tool that’s cleverly stored inside your bar ends! The expanding silica plugs included cover most MTB, road and gravel handle bar sizes and the premium CNC Machined Aluminum bar...

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Scott2MTB · Jul 24, 2023

mmm.... bacon. I like bacon.

I have used the oneup plug kit successfully a few times. If you carry the small pump (which fits in a hip pack) you can put it in the handle and still have room leftover for at least one strip of real bacon, unless you're one of those people who also carries tools.

QuickSilverZ · Jul 25, 2023

Oneup and dynaplugs have both worked well for me.

CCSS · Jul 25, 2023

Dudes, seriously? Buy the slime brand automotive plugs. Cut em to size. Peel the strips to what you’d want to use to plug various sized holes. And yer gtg. Seriously - it’s easy and waaaaay cheaper than the dyna-plug ****.

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lefthanded · Jul 25, 2023

CCSS said:
Dudes, seriously? Buy the slime brand automotive plugs.

I just had a look at them yesterday. Even the "small" tool is scary big for a MTB tire.

RustyIron · Jul 25, 2023

elder_mtber said:
Bacon strips have worked for me but I have also had major trouble with them - that being 1, can't separate the strip from the packaging and 2, can't load the strip into the insertion tool.

Sounds like two different problems. The first is that bacon strips get old. They get less tacky and they become stuck to the plastic sheet. Buy replacements from Amazon. You can get a few dozen in a variety of sizes for under ten bucks. They work great.

The other problem is that you can't get the strips into your tool. Take a tiny screwdriver or a knife blade and gently open up the gap in the fork tines. Don't go crazy on it, and be gentle.

Halfabrain · Jul 25, 2023

Wolftooth Chain and Tire Plug Multitool... Works like a tire plug tool with bacon strips AND a chain breaker all in one, plus made in USA. Lightweight and you'll be the champ of the day when your riding buddy breaks his chain (cause no one else on the mountain will have a chain breaker!

Jayem · Jul 25, 2023

CCSS said:
Dudes, seriously? Buy the slime brand automotive plugs. Cut em to size. Peel the strips to what you’d want to use to plug various sized holes. And yer gtg. Seriously - it’s easy and waaaaay cheaper than the dyna-plug ****.

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That's not expensive enough!

NopeRope55 · Jul 25, 2023

All you need is a fork and maybe some pepper bruh!!

elder_mtber · Jul 25, 2023

lefthanded said:
I just had a look at them yesterday. Even the "small" tool is scary big for a MTB tire.

That's what I think.

RustyIron said:
Sounds like two different problems. The first is that bacon strips get old. They get less tacky and they become stuck to the plastic sheet. Buy replacements from Amazon. You can get a few dozen in a variety of sizes for under ten bucks. They work great.

The other problem is that you can't get the strips into your tool. Take a tiny screwdriver or a knife blade and gently open up the gap in the fork tines. Don't go crazy on it, and be gentle.

Thanks for the thoughtful reply. I can use a tiny screwdriver and load the strip at home in the shop. The big problem was on the trail.

Maybe I should buy some strips and dispose of them when too old, like 6 months.

elder_mtber · Jul 25, 2023

Thanks for the good replies. Definitely helped me. Might try the Peaty, looks easy enough to use.

Oh, and for automotive use - I successfully fixed an expensive Yokohama tire on my car several months ago. Used the automotive kit.

OU812 · Jul 25, 2023

Steel-Onions said:
Peatys Holeshot is what ya need, Super easy to load strips >> Peaty's Holeshot Tubeless Puncture Plugger Kit

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This is what I have, only had to use it once so far but it was super easy. Plus you can get it in all the CK colours if that’s your thing.

RSAmerica · Jul 26, 2023

Stan Dart

elder_mtber · Jul 26, 2023

OU812 said:
This is what I have, only had to use it once so far but it was super easy. Plus you can get it in all the CK colours if that’s your thing.

Ordered Peaty's from Amazon today.

Bacon strips tool recommendation

elder_mtber

austink26

evasive

mack_turtle

twowheelmotion

Steel-Onions

lefthanded

Stealth Tubeless Puncture Plug

Scott2MTB

QuickSilverZ

CCSS

lefthanded

RustyIron

Halfabrain

Jayem

NopeRope55

elder_mtber

elder_mtber

OU812

RSAmerica

elder_mtber

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