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The best tubeless tire plug is effective, easy to use, and most of all, affordable. There are a lot of options from the Stan's Dart to Dynaplug, but Bruce explains why he thinks a simpler tool is better.
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Pssshhh-shhht-shhht-shhht. That’s the sound every cyclist dreads — a puncture, and your tire rapidly losing air. Fortunately, in the age of tubeless tires, flats have become far less common. Run good sealant and tire inserts, and your chances of experiencing a ride-ruining flat are even lower. But even with modern tire tech, there are some punctures that refuse to seal. That’s why every rider should carry one final line of defense: tire plugs.
Plugging a tubeless tire is super easy and there are plenty of plug options on the market. If you’re riding tubeless tires, there’s literally no reason not to carry one. But which tire plug is the best? My answer might surprise you.
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I started riding tubeless tires in 2015 and never looked back. In fact, since I went tubeless and added tire inserts to all of my bikes (yes, even my road bike!), I no longer carry spare tubes on my daily rides. I can repair any unsealable puncture with a tire plug 99.9% of the time.
At this point, I’ve used pretty much every tire plug on the market. They all promise exceptional sealing power, speed, and convenience. And when I tested them, they pretty much all delivered. As a tech-obsessed rider always willing to spend big bucks on the best gear, this led to a surprising conclusion — riders should save their money and just buy the cheapest tire plug kit possible.
The tire plug kit I now recommend to most riders is the humble Genuine Innovations Tire Repair Kit.
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For less than $10, you get a small, lightweight plug tool, and a “Side of Bacon” — a sheet of five tire plugs. That’s all you need.
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Here’s why I think this Genuine Innovations Tire Repair Kit is the best kit:
The Genuine Innovations Side of Bacon tire plugs have never let me down, even with the worst punctures. Not sealing? Just add more!
The only exception is my gravel bike. I use this bike for commuting as well as racing. As a result, it sees a lot of rain, snow, and mud. This bike gets the slightly fancier Genuine Innovations Tubeless Tackle kit. It’s a bit heavier, and more expensive, but you get a waterproof aluminum case that keeps your plugs nice and dry. It has a plug tool and a valve core tool built into it, plus, you also get a couple of extra valve cores.
I can also fit a spare quick link in the case, which is a nice bonus.
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Now, I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with more expensive plug kits. Riders who enjoy the finer things might prefer the thoughtful design and refined packaging of a Dynaplug Racer and its brass-tipped plugs. We even offer an awesome Radavist version of the Dynaplug Racer Pro. It comes with four plugs, and replacements are slightly more expensive (five for $13), but I can’t deny that it works really well and looks great.
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No matter what tire plug you choose, make sure you know how to use it. Familiarize yourself with the technique, and if you have a big race or event coming up, it might be worth it to sacrifice an old tire to practice plugging a few punctures. In fact, that’s how I came to love the Genuine Innovations kit. Because extra plugs were so affordable, I used it to teach my wife, step-brother, cousin, and a few others how to plug tires.-web.jpg)
It proved so effective, that I ultimately saw no need to use anything else. So save a few bucks when you’re putting together your flat kit, and spend it on something more fun — like snacks!
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