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Novice
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Kansas
I haven't used any fix-a-flat in my bike tires, but I do carry one of the palm sized 12v compressors and a set of tire plugs in my bags. I've used it once three yrs. ago on the road, plugged the small nail hole and it was aired up and running in less than 20 min. Rode that tire for another 1500 miles before replacing it. Don't know how kosher that was, but it sure was efficent and didn't seem to cause any problems
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Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Florida
I have an older 12v compressor I carry in my truck. It runs fine off the truck battery, but my bike battery won't do it. Guess I need a newer one, just didn't want to waste the money for one if it wasn't going to work. A can of mess sounds easier though.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Bedford UK
There are at least two types of tyre mess available now! One that is put in with say a new tyre, and just sloshes around while riding or driving, then fills punctures as they happen. Then there is the stuff we squirt in after a puncture. Choices, choices..... 
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Farmington ,MS
Most tire changers would appreciate if you tell them it is in there, so they can take precautions not to get it all over themselves.
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