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flat right before thanksgiving. awesome.

Old 11-25-09, 10:34 PM
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flat right before thanksgiving. awesome.

i had planned to bring my bike out to the parent's house for thanksgiving so i could screw around while all the old guys fell asleep.

i check it now, 1130pm, and it's got a flat, with no puncture that i can see.
aaaaand i don't have a repair kit.
aaaaand tomorrow the bike store will be closed because it's thanksgiving.

ffffffuuuuuuuu
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:[ rubber cement + patch of some kind?
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It may sound funny but I have used ducktape with success. Id say go for it. The pressure between the tube and tire will hold it in place.
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Originally Posted by Inertianinja
i had planned to bring my bike out to the parent's house for thanksgiving so i could screw around while all the old guys fell asleep.

i check it now, 1130pm, and it's got a flat, with no puncture that i can see.
aaaaand i don't have a repair kit.aaaaand tomorrow the bike store will be closed because it's thanksgiving.

ffffffuuuuuuuu
fail
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Old 11-26-09, 12:49 AM
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wait, you dont keep tubes around? i just bought another case of them lol
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post craigslist ad in the bike section: need tube or patch kit, will pay cash.

you'll have a tube in an hour.

you're in nyc man...you can get anything 24/7
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^great idea.

also wallyworld or something should be open tomorrow for a patch kit.
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Worst case scenario: find the puncture. Cut it out with scissors. Your tube is now a hose, not a tube. Tie a knot in it. Re-install. Yes you will feel a bump when the knot comes around but you can ride.
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