Thread: Tubes: patch __ times before replacing?
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Old 05-14-11 | 12:52 PM
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qmsdc15
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Originally Posted by That Linux Guy
Frankly, I don't usually patch. I just get new tubes. I've got about 5 tubes waiting to be patched but I can never seem to get it right. I'm running 700x23c tires/tubes and keep them pumped to about 120psi. Do the basic patches you can get at any WalMart not work on tires of this pressure or something?
Probably. I don't know what they sell at Walmart but you might want to spring for patches with tapered edges. Basic patches from a bike shop will work flawlessly for most puncture repairs.
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