save blood with forethought
12-17-07, 12:35 PM
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save blood with forethought
Had a puncture at the weekend- Not a great problem but realised that it was on the Ultegra wheels that I had recently put new tyres on. Now one of the problems of a puncture is checking the tyre to see if the Thorn/Flint/ Small dog is still in the tyre so causing another puncture as soon as you fit the new tube. So it is run the hand gingerly around the inside of the tyre to see if the T/F/SD is still there. It's not very often I swear and cover the tyre with blood as the miscreant is normally no longer there.
But I was passed a tip a couple of months ago and that is to put the Tyre logo next to the valve of the tube. Then you can inflate the tube- find the hole and go straight to the area where the puncture came from. Saves that rubbing of the finger round to try and find it as it can be done visually. This puncture was 2" away from the valve so it was just a quick check either side of the logo to find a tiny pin prick caused by a thorn.
But I was passed a tip a couple of months ago and that is to put the Tyre logo next to the valve of the tube. Then you can inflate the tube- find the hole and go straight to the area where the puncture came from. Saves that rubbing of the finger round to try and find it as it can be done visually. This puncture was 2" away from the valve so it was just a quick check either side of the logo to find a tiny pin prick caused by a thorn.
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12-17-07, 01:20 PM
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Ouch!
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12-17-07, 01:37 PM
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Either the tire logo or the "inflate to xx - xx psi" can be placed central on the stem to help in locating the leak.
Rather than blooding yourself, may I suggest keeping a couple of cotton balls tucked in with your repair kit? Use the cotton balls, rather than your finger, to locate those nasty little pieces of thorns, wire and glass.
Rather than blooding yourself, may I suggest keeping a couple of cotton balls tucked in with your repair kit? Use the cotton balls, rather than your finger, to locate those nasty little pieces of thorns, wire and glass.
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Either the tire logo or the "inflate to xx - xx psi" can be placed central on the stem to help in locating the leak.
Rather than blooding yourself, may I suggest keeping a couple of cotton balls tucked in with your repair kit? Use the cotton balls, rather than your finger, to locate those nasty little pieces of thorns, wire and glass.
Rather than blooding yourself, may I suggest keeping a couple of cotton balls tucked in with your repair kit? Use the cotton balls, rather than your finger, to locate those nasty little pieces of thorns, wire and glass.
I try to use a rag that should be kept in the Wedge- but never is- Then there is a gloved hand but I ain't putting my NEW Sealskinz Gloves near anything that may damage them and fingerless don't offer much protection.
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12-17-07, 02:30 PM
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Take the glove off and use the leather palm to feel for anything protruding into the tire. Or, do what you want; but I ain't gonna feel for a piece of glass with my bare finger!
12-17-07, 02:54 PM
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I found a piece of glass inside a tire with a bare finger once. It made what had been a minor inconvience into a pretty unpleasant experience.
I carry a bandanna in my bag now. It has lots of uses, not just wiping down the inside of flat tires
I carry a bandanna in my bag now. It has lots of uses, not just wiping down the inside of flat tires
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Sheldon Brown says to put the tire logo opposite the valve stem, for a professional appearance.
However, I do concur with any recommendation which standardizes the orientation of the tire, because I do agfee that this will facilitate reliable and painless puncture repairs.
However, I do concur with any recommendation which standardizes the orientation of the tire, because I do agfee that this will facilitate reliable and painless puncture repairs.
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12-17-07, 10:17 PM
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Wonderful!!! I've been looking for Dura-Ace cotton balls. I'll send you a cashiers check for somewhat more than $100 and my agent will drop by to pick up the cotton balls. Then you can send me my change via Western Union.
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Another use for the sock that you carry the spare tube in.
1. Protects the tube from chafing in your bag
2. When pulled over the hand allows for dropped chain repair without getting dirty
3. Can be used to find sharps inside of flat tires.
4. Can be used to hold loose tools thus keeping the bag quiet.
5. None of this applies to DG
1. Protects the tube from chafing in your bag
2. When pulled over the hand allows for dropped chain repair without getting dirty
3. Can be used to find sharps inside of flat tires.
4. Can be used to hold loose tools thus keeping the bag quiet.
5. None of this applies to DG
12-18-07, 10:49 AM
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Another use for the sock that you carry the spare tube in.
1. Protects the tube from chafing in your bag
2. When pulled over the hand allows for dropped chain repair without getting dirty
3. Can be used to find sharps inside of flat tires.
4. Can be used to hold loose tools thus keeping the bag quiet.
5. None of this applies to DG
1. Protects the tube from chafing in your bag
2. When pulled over the hand allows for dropped chain repair without getting dirty
3. Can be used to find sharps inside of flat tires.
4. Can be used to hold loose tools thus keeping the bag quiet.
5. None of this applies to DG
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12-18-07, 10:50 AM
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Another use for the sock that you carry the spare tube in.
1. Protects the tube from chafing in your bag
2. When pulled over the hand allows for dropped chain repair without getting dirty
3. Can be used to find sharps inside of flat tires.
4. Can be used to hold loose tools thus keeping the bag quiet.
5. None of this applies to DG
1. Protects the tube from chafing in your bag
2. When pulled over the hand allows for dropped chain repair without getting dirty
3. Can be used to find sharps inside of flat tires.
4. Can be used to hold loose tools thus keeping the bag quiet.
5. None of this applies to DG
6. Pulling it over your hand can be used as a puppet, a companion, a riding buddy. Think Lambchops.
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12-18-07, 11:22 AM
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They are however black.
Which sets off the white stripes nicely.
