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Old 02-25-11 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by datlas
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In the meantime, I would be interested in knowing how to patch latex tubes since I will be trying a set this upcoming season.
Jobst Brandt's answer:

To patch a latex tube, make patches from an old latex tube that are fully rounded and just large enough to cover the hole plus five mm. For instance, a thorn hole takes a 10 mm diameter patch. Use Pastali rim glue (tire patch glue also works but not as well) wiped thinly onto the patch with your finger. Place the patch on the tube immediately and press flat. Latex will pass the volatile solvent allowing the glue to cure rapidly with good adhesion to the tube.

Michelin say you can patch their latex tubes with a regular patch kit.

I haven't tried either. We just run latex tubes on our TT wheels, and also the latex tubes in my tubulars, but I don't patch either of those.
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