Punctures

Just a quick question.

When I get a puncture I’ll change the tube and throw the old one away in the nearest bin. Does anybody here take it home and fix it?

Cheers.
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  • shortfall
    shortfall Posts: 3,288
    Didn't the rule of thumb used to be to bin a tube once it has been patched 3 times?
  • emanresu
    emanresu Posts: 320
    Yep I always repair a tube if possible.

    Why throw something away that can easily be fixed? it's a waste of money and not good for the planet.
  • webboo
    webboo Posts: 6,087
    I was taught to set fire to them and then throw it over the nearest hedge.
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,750
    Yes, fix them. Unless you were careless and managed to rip the valve out when a strap caught in your spokes like I just did.
  • darkhairedlord
    darkhairedlord Posts: 7,180
    set fire to them and then refit seems the logical choice.
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    I have found burning the bike on the spot in a sort of Jimi Hendrix style sacrifice is best at appeasing the puncture gods.

    I’ve found once I do that I never get a puncture on that bike again.
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,750

    I have found burning the bike on the spot in a sort of Jimi Hendrix style sacrifice is best at appeasing the puncture gods.

    I’ve found once I do that I never get a puncture on that bike again.

    Well, it's the only way to be sure
  • webboo
    webboo Posts: 6,087
    edited June 2021
    Once upon a time in another century we used to try throw them on to tree branches. But then we sort of realised this wasn’t that good for the planet.
    .
  • N0bodyOfTheGoat
    N0bodyOfTheGoat Posts: 6,048
    Yes.
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  • darrell1967
    darrell1967 Posts: 477
    I think I’ll start fixing them. Last time I did one was off my Redline BMX back in about ‘81.
  • darrell1967
    darrell1967 Posts: 477
    Any recommendations on repair kits?
  • darrell1967
    darrell1967 Posts: 477
    webboo said:

    I was taught to set fire to them and then throw it over the nearest hedge.

    I’ve not heard of that one but I’ll certainly give it a go next time I get a flat.

  • First.Aspect
    First.Aspect Posts: 16,899

    Any recommendations on repair kits?

    Same as in 1981.
  • webboo
    webboo Posts: 6,087

    Any recommendations on repair kits?

    Same as in 1981.
    They still have sandpaper in them now but no wax crayon or French chalk. Is that because of brexit.
  • darrell1967
    darrell1967 Posts: 477
    webboo said:

    Any recommendations on repair kits?

    Same as in 1981.
    They still have sandpaper in them now but no wax crayon or French chalk. Is that because of brexit.
    I can’t believe the Frenchies aren’t giving us their chalk. ☹️
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661

    Any recommendations on repair kits?

    I prefer the ready-to-stick patches over the patches where you put the vulcanising gel on first.

    Easier to work with in the compromised conditions of the roadside.
  • First.Aspect
    First.Aspect Posts: 16,899

    Any recommendations on repair kits?

    I prefer the ready-to-stick patches over the patches where you put the vulcanising gel on first.

    Easier to work with in the compromised conditions of the roadside.
    Well you find out that you can't get the patch to stick sooner, I suppose.
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    What do you mean ?
  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644
    webboo said:

    I was taught to set fire to them and then throw it over the nearest hedge.

    i now collect huge amounts of them and trebuchet them.
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644
    but no, repair them.

    save money
    satisfying
    annoys clubbies
    enviromentally friendly
    provides time in the garage/shed/whatever to drink beer and smokes ciggies
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644

    Any recommendations on repair kits?

    I prefer the ready-to-stick patches over the patches where you put the vulcanising gel on first.

    Easier to work with in the compromised conditions of the roadside.
    compromised conditions



    nice.
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • darkhairedlord
    darkhairedlord Posts: 7,180
    MattFalle said:

    Any recommendations on repair kits?

    I prefer the ready-to-stick patches over the patches where you put the vulcanising gel on first.

    Easier to work with in the compromised conditions of the roadside.
    compromised conditions



    nice.
    bent over behind a hedge with a rubber tube in his hand.
    #compromised
  • Self adhesive patches if out riding, glue on patches when fixing at home.
    Can buy spare patches on Ebay as the kits don't come with many these days.
  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644

    Any recommendations on repair kits?

    just whatever lbs/halfords/amazon have

    they're all the same tbh.
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • amrushton
    amrushton Posts: 1,308
    i
    webboo said:

    Once upon a time in another century we used to try throw them on to tree branches. But then we sort of realised this wasn’t that good for the planet.
    .

    then we burnt the tree!
  • amrushton
    amrushton Posts: 1,308
    MattFalle said:

    Any recommendations on repair kits?

    just whatever lbs/halfords/amazon have

    they're all the same tbh.
    Any of the Tip Top rema kits or the generic ones from halfords/Wilkos. Bring the tube back home, repair and its ready to go. If it punctures again I bin it.
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,114
    shortfall said:

    Didn't the rule of thumb used to be to bin a tube once it has been patched 3 times?

    This.
    Replacement new tube on the roadside, repair in the comfort of your home.
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
    Veronese68 wrote:
    PB is the most sensible person on here.
  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644
    amrushton said:

    MattFalle said:

    Any recommendations on repair kits?

    just whatever lbs/halfords/amazon have

    they're all the same tbh.
    Any of the Tip Top rema kits or the generic ones from halfords/Wilkos.
    no need for all this fancy martin fandango stuff from the pages of Cyclist or the club - £2.99 or whatever from even the local garage.

    if you choose the right garage you can even get some smokey bacon crisps and a copy of Razzle.
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • elbowloh
    elbowloh Posts: 7,078
    edited June 2021
    MattFalle said:

    amrushton said:

    MattFalle said:

    Any recommendations on repair kits?

    just whatever lbs/halfords/amazon have

    they're all the same tbh.
    Any of the Tip Top rema kits or the generic ones from halfords/Wilkos.
    no need for all this fancy martin fandango stuff from the pages of Cyclist or the club - £2.99 or whatever from even the local garage.

    if you choose the right garage you can even get some smokey bacon crisps and a copy of Razzle.
    Frazzle and Razzle, washed down with a Snapple
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  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644
    Panda Cola mate.

    not made of money.
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.