No spares

STEFANOS4784
STEFANOS4784 Posts: 4,109
edited April 2009 in The bottom bracket
I was just about to head out when i noticed i had a puncture :( I've changed the tube but realised i have no other spares and my sister nicked my repair kit and i can't get hold of her. I expect you're all out but was wondering if there's anything i can do?(what if i blob a bit of superglue over the small hole in the punctured one? Will that get me home?) If not i'll just risk it 8)
winter beast: http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr34 ... uff016.jpg
Summer beast; http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr34 ... uff015.jpg

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  • STEFANOS4784
    STEFANOS4784 Posts: 4,109
    Ah well, worth a try. Fingers crossed :P
    winter beast: http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr34 ... uff016.jpg
    Summer beast; http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr34 ... uff015.jpg
  • Crapaud
    Crapaud Posts: 2,483
    Could you not borrow one from a cycling buddy, Stefanos? No LBSs open - there's at least one in Glasgow - that you could fit into your route? That's where I'm heading, 'cos I've found myself in much the same position (and it's a good excuse to squeeze in a sneaky hour or two :D ). I've got a repair kit, but the glue's dried out because I haven't used it in the last squillion kms.
    A fanatic is one who can’t change his mind and won’t change the subject - Churchill
  • STEFANOS4784
    STEFANOS4784 Posts: 4,109
    Just made it back with no p******** :D And probably guna get back out in a bit.
    Still haven't got around to contacting vc cycling club, was sort of put off a bit when my local one didn't bother. Anyhoo, lush out there today.
    Happy easter everyone :D
    winter beast: http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr34 ... uff016.jpg
    Summer beast; http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr34 ... uff015.jpg
  • Bhima
    Bhima Posts: 2,145
    Have you seen those self-adhesive patches? They're like super-strong sticky tape basically. In an emergency, I got inspired by these once and walked to a mate's house (2 minutes away from where I got the puncture) and used some of his heavy-duty gaffa tape. It got me home + about another 50/60 miles before I fixed it properly! Who knows, it might have still been going today!
  • STEFANOS4784
    STEFANOS4784 Posts: 4,109
    Cheers for the replys chaps :)

    I live in the country so i'd have to cycle 10 miles to the bike shop hoping they're open but i do have some of that really strong siver tape so i will try that :D
    It's not usually a problem anyway i used to not even bother but went out with a mate last w/end who insisted we needed one then, typically i punctured so thought i'd take that as warning :wink:

    Anyhoo off back out now so hopefuly.................
    winter beast: http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr34 ... uff016.jpg
    Summer beast; http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr34 ... uff015.jpg
  • nickcuk
    nickcuk Posts: 275
    Does anywhere in the UK sell bulk bags of patches or glues online ? The only ones I've found are in the states and I guess they won't work on this side of the road













    Only kidding about that last bit :twisted:

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