Bicycle Mechanics - Road Tube Repair

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NYCriding
08-03-12, 03:20 PM
This morning while i was riding, i hit a sharp bump and tore the inner tubes of my road wheels. I'm wondering if it's even worth it to patch it or just get new tubing?

The wheels are 700 x 28/32, and the tear is about 1-1.5 cm long.

Thanks in advance.

AlphaDogg
08-03-12, 03:34 PM
This morning while i was riding, i hit a sharp bump and tore the inner tubes of my road wheels. I'm wondering if it's even worth it to patch it or just get new tubing?

The wheels are 700 x 28/32, and the tear is about 1-1.5 cm long.

Thanks in advance.
If they have long (1/4 inch or longer) gashes/tears in them, replace them. Don't even think about patching at that point.
HillRider
08-03-12, 03:35 PM
+1 Punctures and small holes can be repaired. Tears mean a new tube.

shelbyfv
08-03-12, 03:42 PM
What about snakebites? I have mixed results, any special tricks?
10 Wheels
08-03-12, 03:42 PM
A double patch is cheaper than a new tube.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh187/10wheels/Tire%20Repairs/TubesBackyards001.jpg

Inside:
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh187/10wheels/Tire%20Repairs/TubesBackyards002.jpg

^^^ The valve wore out, the patches held.
Retro Grouch
08-03-12, 04:18 PM
I always use a replacement tube on the road but take the punctured tube home with me. Then, on a rainy Saturday, I'll get out my patching stuff and fix however many I've saved up.

On a hole that big I'd make an attempt using a larger than typical patch and test it overnight in my workshop. If it holds, I'm good to go. Generally on a snake bite a single patch will cover both slits.