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[Closed] using old inner tubes as patches? #cheapstake

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just dug out all my old punctured tubes.

before i set to work repairinig them, can i use patches cut from an old tube as opposed to the rather expensive patches?


 
Posted : 21/05/2016 9:52 am
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probably not that well...

want to be proper cheapskate? Go tubeless!


 
Posted : 21/05/2016 9:53 am
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You can buy patches on eBay at £1 for 48. Cutting an old tube will work but not as well and is it really worth it. Even from a bike shop they are about 15p each. It's still way cheaper than a new tube or going tubeless


 
Posted : 21/05/2016 9:56 am
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I found the best patches come from old latex tubes rather than butyl ones.


 
Posted : 21/05/2016 9:59 am
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It's still way cheaper than a new tube or going tubeless

More that going tubeless removes the punctures and the need for fixing tubes


 
Posted : 21/05/2016 10:01 am