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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-21, 01:38 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,008
Posted By WinterCommuter

agreed. I don’t think i ever said $2 tubes are...

agreed. I don’t think i ever said $2 tubes are lightweight. If so, my bad. I also mostly agree with you about rolling resistance/rotational inertia. I’m simply saying that i carry new, cheap tubes in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-21, 07:54 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,008
Posted By WinterCommuter

funny. I honestly don’t think we’re that far...

funny. I honestly don’t think we’re that far apart.

I have to admit that it’s been years since i’ve ridden a patched tube very far. I quit riding patched tubes long, long ago. i was riding tubs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-21, 06:59 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,008
Posted By WinterCommuter

boo hoo. i’m not your personal shopper. If you...

boo hoo. i’m not your personal shopper. If you only want one, you might have to swing by the store.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-21, 02:39 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,008
Posted By WinterCommuter

the point? I don’t carry patched tubes with me. I...

the point? I don’t carry patched tubes with me. I think that was the OP original question. That’s my point.

BTW, i did a quick search for you. walmart, amazon, chainreactioncycles, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-21, 08:40 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,008
Posted By WinterCommuter

too cold to ride?! I haven’t experienced that...

too cold to ride?! I haven’t experienced that temp yet.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-21, 08:36 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,008
Posted By WinterCommuter

except when you’re on the road with debris,...

except when you’re on the road with debris, glass, wire, etc stuck in the tire that’s easiest/quickest time to identify/patch the hole. I carry a patch kit specifically for the times that i get more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-21, 09:51 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,008
Posted By WinterCommuter

I can remove a wheel, tube, replace, and inflate...

I can remove a wheel, tube, replace, and inflate in under 2 mins most times. The time to properly patch a tube takes considerably longer—at least for my mid ride fumbling body. Note, i also use co2...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-21, 09:33 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,008
Posted By WinterCommuter

i also use park glueless patches. I agree they...

i also use park glueless patches. I agree they work better than most. Perhaps you are more meticulous than me. I find that a new tube always works for the life of the tube. ;-)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-21, 09:53 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,008
Posted By WinterCommuter

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funny. Keep the wheels down friend.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-21, 08:43 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,008
Posted By WinterCommuter

in my experience (5000+ miles/yr for 30+ yrs),...

in my experience (5000+ miles/yr for 30+ yrs), the cost of the tube matters very little, but a patch always affects the feel of the ride and eventually works loose. To each his own i guess.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-21, 02:15 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,008
Posted By WinterCommuter

Safe? Sure. Worst case, you put a leaky tube back...

Safe? Sure. Worst case, you put a leaky tube back on and use up an inflator or some arm strength squeezing the mini pump. I reused previously punctured tubes all the time in my college days (some...
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