Problems patching 20-28mm tubes?
11-12-09, 06:42 PM
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Problems patching 20-28mm tubes?
Anyone using 20-28mm tubes in their 28mm tires ? I'm a bit concerned about the amount of stretch required of the tube. The patches I'm using don't appear to stretch and I've just had a patch fail. My LBS doesn't carry 25-28mm tubes, but these are available online albeit I haven't found a cheap source.
Anyone else experienced a failure that they attributed to excessive stretch of the tube versus patch?
FWIW, I'm using Specialized tubes.
Anyone else experienced a failure that they attributed to excessive stretch of the tube versus patch?
FWIW, I'm using Specialized tubes.
11-12-09, 08:38 PM
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If the patch is put on properly it shouldn't come off. Make sure that the mold release is sanded off and let the glue dry for at least 5 minutes.
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I use 18-25mm tubes in my 28mm tires, have a couple of patches, no problem. Note that these are vulcanized rubber patches (the traditional kind), not instant stick-on patches with which most people don't have good luck (though a few have had consistent success).
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