A solution to stop flat tires?
#51
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FWIW-
Eons ago, I saw patent drawings for a system wherein tires were fitted with two tubes, with two valves opposite each other.
The tubes were carefully inflated so they shared the volume 50/50. In the event of a puncture, the surviving tube would expand to fill and support the tire (at half pressure) preserving the system's integrity.
It's been a long while, so I've forgotten whether the intent was for Auto, MC, or bicycles, but the idea always intrigued me.
Eons ago, I saw patent drawings for a system wherein tires were fitted with two tubes, with two valves opposite each other.
The tubes were carefully inflated so they shared the volume 50/50. In the event of a puncture, the surviving tube would expand to fill and support the tire (at half pressure) preserving the system's integrity.
It's been a long while, so I've forgotten whether the intent was for Auto, MC, or bicycles, but the idea always intrigued me.
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An ounce of diagnosis is worth a pound of cure.
Just because I'm tired of arguing, doesn't mean you're right.
“One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions” - Adm Grace Murray Hopper - USN
WARNING, I'm from New York. Thin skinned people should maintain safe distance.
#52
FWIW-
Eons ago, I saw patent drawings for a system wherein tires were fitted with two tubes, with two valves opposite each other.
The tubes were carefully inflated so they shared the volume 50/50. In the event of a puncture, the surviving tube would expand to fill and support the tire (at half pressure) preserving the system's integrity.
Eons ago, I saw patent drawings for a system wherein tires were fitted with two tubes, with two valves opposite each other.
The tubes were carefully inflated so they shared the volume 50/50. In the event of a puncture, the surviving tube would expand to fill and support the tire (at half pressure) preserving the system's integrity.
#53
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: MASS
Bikes: Mostly low-income, poorly maintained broken ones
FWIW-
Eons ago, I saw patent drawings for a system wherein tires were fitted with two tubes, with two valves opposite each other.
The tubes were carefully inflated so they shared the volume 50/50. In the event of a puncture, the surviving tube would expand to fill and support the tire (at half pressure) preserving the system's integrity.
It's been a long while, so I've forgotten whether the intent was for Auto, MC, or bicycles, but the idea always intrigued me.
Eons ago, I saw patent drawings for a system wherein tires were fitted with two tubes, with two valves opposite each other.
The tubes were carefully inflated so they shared the volume 50/50. In the event of a puncture, the surviving tube would expand to fill and support the tire (at half pressure) preserving the system's integrity.
It's been a long while, so I've forgotten whether the intent was for Auto, MC, or bicycles, but the idea always intrigued me.






