Punctures

darrell1967

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.

shortfall

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

emanresu

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

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

veronese68

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

set fire to them and then refit seems the logical choice.

rick_chasey

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

rick_chasey said:

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

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.
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N0bodyOfTheGoat

Yes.

darrell1967

I think I’ll start fixing them. Last time I did one was off my Redline BMX back in about ‘81.

darrell1967

Any recommendations on repair kits?

darrell1967

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

darrell1967 said:

Any recommendations on repair kits?

Same as in 1981.

webboo

First.Aspect said:

darrell1967 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.

darrell1967

webboo said:

First.Aspect said:

darrell1967 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

darrell1967 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.

First.Aspect

rick_chasey said:

darrell1967 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.

Well you find out that you can't get the patch to stick sooner, I suppose.

rick_chasey

What do you mean ?

MattFalle

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.

MattFalle

but no, repair them.

save money
satisfying
annoys clubbies
enviromentally friendly
provides time in the garage/shed/whatever to drink beer and smokes ciggies

MattFalle

rick_chasey said:

darrell1967 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.

darkhairedlord

MattFalle said:

rick_chasey said:

darrell1967 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

vincesummerskRoxcBTr

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

darrell1967 said:

Any recommendations on repair kits?

just whatever lbs/halfords/amazon have

they're all the same tbh.

amrushton

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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

MattFalle said:

darrell1967 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

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.

MattFalle

amrushton said:

MattFalle said:

darrell1967 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.

elbowloh

MattFalle said:

amrushton said:

MattFalle said:

darrell1967 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

MattFalle

Panda Cola mate.

not made of money.