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Forum: Road Cycling

05-03-13, 09:20 AM

Replies: 198

I didn't realize some people actively oppose patching tubes.

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Posted By pallen

I could too and it involved lighting a cork thing...

I could too and it involved lighting a cork thing on fire to melt the rubber together. I have vague memories of those. They were fun!

Forum: Road Cycling

05-02-13, 10:20 AM

Replies: 198

I didn't realize some people actively oppose patching tubes.

Views: 13,595

Posted By pallen

I assumed he was including pulling it off the...

I assumed he was including pulling it off the wheel, etc. otherwise patching a tube shouldn't take more than 5 min. If I'm patching at home and spend more than 2-3 minutes and cant find the hole, I...

Forum: Road Cycling

05-02-13, 10:05 AM

Replies: 198

I didn't realize some people actively oppose patching tubes.

Views: 13,595

Posted By pallen

most of the patching time is not spent patching,...

most of the patching time is not spent patching, its taking the tire off, getting the tube out, finding the hole, etc. Actually applying the patch takes 10 sec for stick-on, about 1 minute for...

Forum: Road Cycling

04-30-13, 01:00 PM

Replies: 198

I didn't realize some people actively oppose patching tubes.

Views: 13,595

Posted By pallen

I've had new tubes fail out the box due to...

I've had new tubes fail out the box due to manufacturing defects either in the rubber or defective valves that wont seal properly. A properly patched tube is a known good tube. I'm sure it has...

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