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Old 10-19-10, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by cbrown9064
Thanks for all the thoughts! I hadnt thought of keeping a patch kit on board also. That would be good in case of two flats on one ride.

I am going to patch the tube and hang on to it! I really like Beanz advice about putting the patched tube back in the bike. That way you know if it holds air or not, instead of carrying around a leaky tube thinking it is good.

Thanks!
CB
I see others that use them as spares but I like the fact that I can be sure it works before hitting the road and not having to worry about pulling out a botched patch job!...or catching on something in the seatbag ripping/removing the patch over time....it happens!
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