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Old 09-23-15 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by seymour1910
When you say boot kit, what does yours consist of? I was out riding Saturday and got a flat. When I got off the bike I was prepared to put another tube in and be on my way. That wasn't the case. My tire had a gash all the way through and putting in another tube would have been pointless. I had to make a call for help. Is there a tire boot you buy, or do you make yours?

Does something like this really work? Park Tool TB 2 Emergency Road MTB Bicycle Tire Repair Boot Kit 3 Patch Pack | eBay
Yes, that works for smallish cuts. Can't leave it in though. Abrades the tube and will eventually cause a flat. I also carry a couple small pieces of heavier stuff, cut from an old tire and cleaned up, corners rounded, etc. Since I already carry a spare tire, the boot kit is for patching the spare. Or someone else's tire.
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