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Old 04-17-06, 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by babysaph
What a hassle this must be. How in the world do you tell where the leak is why touring. I mean if there is no water around you are screwed. Seems it would be easier to carry an extra tube. Almost as cheap also. Local Walmart had patch repair kit for
I was on a ride with 2 other guys once. (not a tour) The newbe had a flat. The other guy (a dedicated old timer) was helping him. They couldn't find the leak. Next thing I know the old timer runs into the gas station men’s room and plunges the tube into the toilet! I thought "now THAT’S a bike fanatic!"
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