How so you replace tubes?
09-16-14, 09:09 PM
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How often do you replace tubes?
Say you don't get a flat tire, how often do you replace the tubes on your road bike?
Is there a rule of thumb here, or do you just keep using the same tube until it blows?
Is there a rule of thumb here, or do you just keep using the same tube until it blows?
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I am of the "If there is nothing wrong don't mess with it" school. If no flats, doesn't lose excessive air over time, stem looks okay, replace when replacing the tire.
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Been running the same set of tubes for two years. First under hard case race lites, now under armadillos. No pressure problems at all.
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I replace them when they no longer hold air. I have no luck with patches, and I know the problem is me and not patches in general, so I put in a new tube when I get a puncture. I keep my old tubes and if I ever find a brand of patch I can get to work, I'll start recycling.
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Why would you ?
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I'd say, replace with a tire or a puncture. No patches.
I use Continental Grand Prix 2000s and I only replace tubes about once a year (with the tires).
I use Continental Grand Prix 2000s and I only replace tubes about once a year (with the tires).
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I replace them when they no longer hold air. I have no luck with patches, and I know the problem is me and not patches in general, so I put in a new tube when I get a puncture. I keep my old tubes and if I ever find a brand of patch I can get to work, I'll start recycling.
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Ridden on 23 year old tubes...no problem.
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