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Using Tubs on the Road

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  • September 7, 2015 at 9:03 am #24754
    Roland

    Hi all,

    I’m starting to use tubs for normal club riding in dry weather. My question is what should I carry in case of a puncture? I assume for quickness I should take a spare pre-stretched tub and a tube of glue? What do those who use tubs think?

    I’m using Vittoria Pave tyres which are fairly tough.

    Thanks,

    Roland

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  • September 7, 2015 at 5:39 pm #858981
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    2 Wheeled Idiot

    I’ve never done it but do you
    I’ve never done it but do you really need to pre glue the replacement tub…at 120 psi that a c02 canister will give you I really cannot see a tub shifting on the rim.
    I certainly couldn’t budge the tyres on my track wheels above about 90 psi.

    September 7, 2015 at 5:37 pm #858979
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    BigAl68

    Carry a a spare tub and tape.
    Carry a a spare tub and tape. Plus sealant of choice.

    September 7, 2015 at 5:31 pm #858977
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    kev-s

    Can of Vittoria pitstop, Co2
    Can of Vittoria pitstop, Co2 and sealant in one

    Ive sealed many punctures with it

    I used to use a can on each new tub to help prevent punctures then carry a can with me just in case

    It stays active for 3-6 months but ive had tubs that have had it in for a year and a quick top up with a new can and seals the hole quickly

    It wont fix a big slash so then its a choice of make a phone call and get picked up or carry a spare folded pre glued tub, you can fold them so the glue wont stick to your clothes, i used to put mine in a sock and strap it to my tool bottle

    Or you could ride home on the flat tubs (done this for 15 miles, flat front and rear) as they are glued on they wont come off the rim, the tub splays out and protects the rim, don’t go over 10mph and careful when you turn

    September 7, 2015 at 2:59 pm #858975
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    rct

    Can of Vitoria pit stop.
    Can of Vitoria pit stop.

    September 7, 2015 at 2:42 pm #858973
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    700c

    no, shouldn’t do if you fold
    no, shouldn’t do if you fold and store it right. The glue dries and become less tacky anyway over time. Plenty of suggestions online by the tubular cognoscenti as to how to best do this!

    September 7, 2015 at 10:50 am #858971
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    Roland

    Thanks for this. If I
    Thanks for this. If I pre-glue the spare though, won’t it stick to itself when I fold it up and tuck it in my jersey?

    September 7, 2015 at 10:35 am #858969
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    700c

    I recommend a pre-glued spare
    I recommend a pre-glued spare tyre plus mini tube of sealant for longer rides e.g. Stan’s no tubes. That set up *should* cope with up to 3 punctures. Don’t get vittoria pitstop though, it’s rubbish. You need the removabale core type of valve though to put sealant in mid ride.

    September 7, 2015 at 9:27 am #858967
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    gdmor10

    its a long time since I rode
    its a long time since I rode tubs but from what I remember the residual rim cement that was on the rim was enough to hold the replacement tire in place until you got home and could reapply new glue.

    Maybe its easier now though.

    just pray you dont get a double puncture though! 😐

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