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From: John.Boyle@f608.n107.z1.fidonet.org (John Boyle)
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Subject: Re: wheelchair survey,
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Date: 10 Jan 91 17:50:12 GMT
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 JB>> Joe, why not get the solid foam-filled tires?  
     
 JC>         I perfer the softer ride.  It sets off less spasms and 
 JC> treats my baby smooth hinney with kindness.
     
Many, many years ago there was a new product mentioned in Popular Science that
was supposed to help thwart flats in bicycle tires.  It was a piece of
plastic, shaped similar to a slat from a venetian blind.  To use it you lined
the inside of the tire with it, then inflated the tube so that this plastic
guard sits between the tire and tube.  It looked like it might do the job,
although there was virtually no protection from punctures in the sidewall of
the tire.  Although I cannot recall the name, perhaps you can contact a bike
shop and ask them if they have ever heard of such a device.

Good luck!

JMB

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