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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-18, 12:45 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 108,729
Posted By Salamandrine

Usually, but not always. I had a safety pin...

Usually, but not always.

I had a safety pin go right through my front tire a couple years back, somehow. It was kind of an interesting flat, as far as these things go.

My front tire got a scary...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-18, 12:33 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 108,729
Posted By Salamandrine

I discovered a new and novel way to get a flat...

I discovered a new and novel way to get a flat last weekend.

I had a slow leak in the front. Pulled the tire and noticed that the kapton rim tape (Stans) had begun to bulge excessively into the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-17, 09:22 AM
Replies: 846
Views: 108,729
Posted By Salamandrine

Oddly enough, the narrow 10mm Velox tape was/is...

Oddly enough, the narrow 10mm Velox tape was/is meant for the relatively wide Super Champion 58 and similar rims that had an open center channel well. 16mm is for most narrow box section rims.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-17, 05:02 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 108,729
Posted By Salamandrine

For a long time (decades?) they were the most...

For a long time (decades?) they were the most common and often only brand sold in bike shops. Nowadays they are a little hard to find. Usually bike shops sell a cheap knock off version that don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-17, 01:51 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 108,729
Posted By Salamandrine

Even the slowest of leaks will usually show up...

Even the slowest of leaks will usually show up clearly if you use the underwater/bucket method IME. The tiny pin prick or thorn leaks can be tough to spot otherwise, especially with sewups.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-17, 12:18 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 108,729
Posted By Salamandrine

I suggest you try Rema Tip Top patches if you...

I suggest you try Rema Tip Top patches if you have not. I've never had one fail, and have been using them for decades. Modern patch kits seem to have declined in quality substantially. Many of them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-16, 10:37 AM
Replies: 846
Views: 108,729
Posted By Salamandrine

I always used a blanket stitch because that's how...

I always used a blanket stitch because that's how I was taught. It's easy to do and very effective. I've repaired many dozens of tubulars and never had a problem with it. IMO an X stitch is...
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