Road Tube Repair
08-03-12, 03:20 PM
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Road Tube Repair
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.
The wheels are 700 x 28/32, and the tear is about 1-1.5 cm long.
Thanks in advance.
08-03-12, 03:34 PM
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If they have long (1/4 inch or longer) gashes/tears in them, replace them. Don't even think about patching at that point.
08-03-12, 03:35 PM
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+1 Punctures and small holes can be repaired. Tears mean a new tube.
08-03-12, 03:42 PM
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What about snakebites? I have mixed results, any special tricks?
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A double patch is cheaper than a new tube.
https://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...ckyards001.jpg
Inside:
https://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...ckyards002.jpg
^^^ The valve wore out, the patches held.
https://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...ckyards001.jpg
Inside:
https://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...ckyards002.jpg
^^^ The valve wore out, the patches held.
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08-03-12, 04:18 PM
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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.
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.
