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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-17-21, 11:48 PM

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Do you put patched tubes back in your saddlebag?

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Posted By DiabloScott

That's exactly what I do. The saddle bag always...

That's exactly what I do. The saddle bag always has new tubes in it. The patched tubes get tested on an old wheel with an old tire at max pressure for a couple days to prove the patch is good, then...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-02-21, 07:33 PM

Replies: 190

Do you put patched tubes back in your saddlebag?

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Posted By DiabloScott

Rolling your tubes still creates two folds on...

Rolling your tubes still creates two folds on either side of the tube for the entire circumference.
Yes, they frequently come rolled up - I submit that probably has more to do with packaging...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

12-29-20, 01:01 PM

Replies: 190

Do you put patched tubes back in your saddlebag?

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Posted By DiabloScott

According to the patch proponents in this thread,...

According to the patch proponents in this thread, there is essentially no difference in value between a properly patched tube and a new one.
I.e. it's exactly the same deal to give away a new tube...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

12-28-20, 09:50 AM

Replies: 190

Do you put patched tubes back in your saddlebag?

Views: 14,160

Posted By DiabloScott

I have a drawer with new tubes in boxes, never...

I have a drawer with new tubes in boxes, never been used.
I have a hook in the ceiling with tubes that have been used but never patched.
I have another hook in the ceiling with tubes that have been...

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