Thread: Patch tube, Yes/No?
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Old 07-08-19, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by jdsyachts
I don't patch tubes. I buy mine for under $2 in lots of 10 and keep two with me when I ride. When I have a flat I throw the old tube out and if I get 2 flats per tire it goes in the trash as well. Generally the tubes I use last as long as the tires and I get 1500-2000 miles per tire. I front to rear and a new one in front every 750-1000 miles and rarely get flats. Generally the rear has a bit of life left when it gets changed.
As I stated, I really like the Zipp tubes and they are not $2. I once went over a year without a flat which was over 7000 miles.
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