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Had my first experience of tubs last week...
Front went. Had a spare, but no glue. Bloke lent me tape, but basically said "don't ride it far or around corners or you'll crash and die". Tried to ignore him as was on long ride with no support.
Got flat rear. Nice man gave me a tub. Another nice man gave me glue. But after 1km I realised the valve was in wonky, causing a big bulge. Had to pull it off and reapply - got COVERED in tub glue. Hands stuck to bars for next 40km. As did dust, my hat, food...
Had to rejig the front tub too, and rear moved again. Rode last 10km with a recurrent thump, thump, thump as the valve bulge hit the road.
I'm sure tubs are fine if you're prepared, but I had a bugger of a day. My girlfriend was cutting tub glue goops out of my leg hair three days later.