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Punctured inner tubes, proper repair?

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  • February 6, 2014 at 2:10 pm #20644
    blablablacksheep20

    Been gathering a few inner tubes lately that have been punctured and wondering whats best way to repair them?

    I use Parktool patch kit for quick repairs but they dont last very long at all.

    So suggestons please as it getting costly if i keep fitting new ones inside.

    thnx

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  • February 7, 2014 at 1:32 pm #772271
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    monkeytrousers

    http://www.probikekit.co.uk/b
    http://www.probikekit.co.uk/bicycle-tyre-tubular-accessories/rema-tip-top-tt04-puncture-repair-kit/10779755.html?utm_source=googleprod&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=gp_cycling&affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=GBP&gclid=CIKKjuuPurwCFWjKtAodHiwAUQ

    You can bulk buy patches and get the adhesive separately as well and away you go. Surely the absolute bare minimum of any tools you should have.

    February 7, 2014 at 11:42 am #772269
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    andyp

    ‘Somewhat ‘bad form’ that
    ‘Somewhat ‘bad form’ that some people throw their old inners into the bushes in Surrey ‘

    not just Surrey. Seen this a lot. Even worse if you visit any trail centre! Idiots…

    February 7, 2014 at 11:28 am #772267
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    Shades

    Old fashioned patch and glue
    Old fashioned patch and glue works best for a lasting repair. Went through a phase of only using a new inner tube but am now using repaired tubes which are lasting well. Kind of see the patches as an ‘on road’ repair if you get a 2nd puncture.
    Somewhat ‘bad form’ that some people throw their old inners into the bushes in Surrey (akin to a motorist dumping rubbish out of his window). Given the recent news that some events were cancelled, potentially due to local opposition, perhaps they aren’t helping their cause much.

    February 6, 2014 at 3:32 pm #772265
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    Chuck

    I’ve had no problems with the
    I’ve had no problems with the Park ones, but if I was doing it at home I’d use old-fashioned glue-and-patches ones. If they’re done properly they’re as good as a new tube IMO.

    February 6, 2014 at 3:29 pm #772263
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    andyp

    Park have always been fine
    Park have always been fine for me, I have a tube with 2 or 3 patches that has been going for years. You using the sandpaper first, right?

    February 6, 2014 at 3:20 pm #772261
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    chris75018

    An increasingly popular
    An increasingly popular solution around Surrey seems to be to throw the punctured tube in a hedge and stick a new one on… X(

    As ShamblesUK says the old fashioned glue and proper rubbery patch seems to work for me, although have found the lezyne sticky-back quick patches work quite well

    February 6, 2014 at 2:38 pm #772259
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    Shamblesuk

    Old fashioned patch and glue
    Old fashioned patch and glue works fine for me, just rough the edges up with the file thing, and allow the glue to part dry before applying.

    Although Tesco are doing ’em for £2 a shot it’s hardly worth the effort.

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