Sahmurai Sword: Tubeless bicycle puncture repair

Tubeless bicycle tyres promise fewer punctures and improved handling, but repairing a flat at the roadside is not altogether straightforward.

The Sahmurai Sword (named after creator Stefan ‘Sahmurai’ Sahm) is an easy-to-use, simple-to-store and safe way of carrying a tubeless plug system on your bike. Built into what are essentially bar-plugs, the system allows you to store both the plug and reamer tool inside your handlebars.

One plug holds a tool to open up the puncture, the other a fork to push the repair through the hole. The bicycle puncture repair kit currently sells in South Africa for R350 (£20).

Cycle insurance from the ETA

Cycle insurance from the ETA includes Cycle Breakdown as standard. If you suffer a puncture or breakdown to your bicycle while out cycling, our 24-hour recovery team is on hand to arrange transport for you and your bicycle back to a safe location.

For 25 years we have been providing straightforward, affordable bicycle insurance. Whether you use your bike to commute, shop, race or amble in the park, ETA Cycle Insurance has you covered.

Many cycle insurers offer very limited cover, charging extra for features we believe should come as standard – such as third party cover, personal accident or extension of your cover to family and friends. ETA Cycle Insurance provides one fully-comprehensive package for total peace of mind, whatever your cycling needs.

Every cycle insurance policy you buy helps support the work of the ETA Trust, our charity campaigning for a cleaner, safer transport future.