Originally Posted by Velo Dog
(there's NO reason not to patch, but leave that for another day.
Are patched tires good for long term use? I have always replaced the tube because I did not think the patch was trustworthy
Originally Posted by Velo Dog
Next time you get a flat, pump the deflated tube up and put it in a sink full of water to see where the bubbles come up. Mark that spot and patch the hole, then look at the rim and the tire right where you got the hole.
Good idea I had forgot about that trick, will try it tonight
Originally Posted by Velo Dog
One more tip: When you mount a tire, mount it so the label is right at the valve hole in the rim. Then when you have a flat, you find the hole in the tube and use the valve and the tire label as landmarks to see where in the tire you should look for the thorn or whatever. Saves a lot of time over the years.
This I have been doing so that should help me find it
Thanks for the tips.