Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Berkeley, CA
Bikes: 72 Cilo Pacer, 72 Gitane GT, 72 Peugeot PX10, 73 Speedwell Ti,l, 75 Peugeot PR-10L, 80 Colnago Super, 81 Zinn, 85 ALAN Cross, 85 De Rosa Pro, 86 Look 753, 86 Look KG86, 89 Parkpre Team, 90 Parkpre Team MTB, 90 Merlin
In a pinch, a quick release skewer can be used in lieu of a tire iron. (Best to use a fairly flat skewer, not a knobby one such as the old Campy super record skewers.)
+1 to the use of a dollar bill to boot a split sidewall.
Having trouble getting your MTB grips on? Try just a little bit of hairspray or shaving cream on the handlebar. Provides a lubricate then becomes sticky to keep the grips in place.
Check the trash bins outside your local bike store. Mine often has a nice supply of lightly used tires.
Cloth ribbon on your tubulars separating from the rest of your tires? Re-attach with Fastack.
Brasso removes tubular tire glue.