If you use good technique, good patch and good glue, a patch's bond can be
stronger than the underlying tube. Be sure to scuff the tube thoroughly, let
the glue dry to touch (but don't touch it too much!) and press the patch on
firmly: I roll it with an old seatpost or, yes indeed, hammer it lightl
Very good idea! I'll give it a try. It seemed anathema to end at the
valve, but it makes the moat sense to leverage it the way you state.
René
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On Feb 28, 2011, at 9:05 PM, "Bill M." wrote:
> I use a slightly different method than my namesake that I believe
> gives a littl
Cool video, I like it!
On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 12:29 PM, Minh wrote:
> Thanks guys, figured i was just getting frustrated, this was like 4th
> tire i mounted on Saturday :)
>
> i found a decent youtube video, no levers!
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XUFVrl0UT4
>
> --
> You received this me
oh...and to Minh...
just sounds like your pinching the tube or the tube is bunching up
somewhere. I like to install tubes with a tiny bit of air so they have body
or structure to prevent this. Easy way to add air is simply open the valve
and blow a little.
On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 3:04 PM, omnig
Yeah, it's a good idea to learn how to mount a tire/tube without a lever.
Nothing wrong with using levers, of course.
Rim tape selection also affects how much room is within the rim. I find
Veloplugs and some ultra-lightweight strips provide just enough extra room
so that removing/installing tires
On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 1:13 PM, William wrote:
. As you shove the lever up between the rim and
>
> the tire, make a conscious effort to scrape the lever against the
> sidewall of the rim, so the tube cannot possibly get nipped between
> lever and rim.
>
> This is a very good technique. I think
