Originally Posted by
Quel
I can't bring myself to do this, mostly because I have an odd fear of slashing my hand open while doing it. I figure it's not worth the $6 and 5 minutes it takes to just replace the tube.
If you are wearing gloves I don't think it is something to worry about. Your fear is irrational, but if you aren't comfortable doing it, then you aren't comfortable doing it.