I understand that tire scrapers often can reduce thorn punctures by scraping the thorn off before it can penetrate. It seems that it's the second rotation that drives the thorn into the tire. There was an article in the Rivendell reader about making scrapers from leather boot laces to foil goats head thorns. This might help if you can't find the old wire versions. Good luck.
Tom Adams, in (thankfully) thorn free Shrewsbury NJ
>From: Roadgiant@cs.com
>To: paulieflt@email.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
>Subject: [CR]Tubular tire repair...help!
>Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2003 11:42:47 EDT
>
>Hi all,
> I've managed to suffer six flats in the last five rides each time
>removing a tiny thorn that looks like a miniature roofing nail. Each tire has been
>brand new and my question for the list is: How does one remove the base tape
>on tubulars so that one can begin the futile task of patching and
>re-stitching? It will make me feel like I took action over these thorns if I can make a
>stab, take a shot, cut through this tubular tire repair issue.
> Thanks in advance.
> (Old tubulars make fun dog toys! They grab on and you can spin them
>around! I have six available for immediate sale! Delight your canines!)
>
>
> Scott Smith
> The peaceful village of Van Nuys, Ca-lee-fornia!
>
>
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