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[Closed] When is it time to replace your inner tube?

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Currently have 3 repaired punctures in my inner tube. How many more before replacing it?


 
Posted : 02/07/2013 11:56 am
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till there isn't any more room for new patches or when an old patch starts to leak/the hole is too large.


 
Posted : 02/07/2013 11:59 am
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you only own one inner tube?

why replace it at all, the patched bits are now stronger than just rubber.


 
Posted : 02/07/2013 11:59 am
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how long is a piece of string?


 
Posted : 02/07/2013 12:00 pm
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when it is irreparable obviously, altho when a tube is festooned with patches it might be an idea to switch it to your hack bike, all that extra weight! ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 02/07/2013 12:01 pm
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inner-tube,you say ?.........
ah yes,I remember my dad telling me about those,when I was young ๐Ÿ˜€


 
Posted : 02/07/2013 12:02 pm
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I have one with 14+ patches on it...


 
Posted : 02/07/2013 12:03 pm
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When I need a new chainstay protector


 
Posted : 02/07/2013 12:14 pm
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If the valve is broke, or if you're patching over patches.

At 10-20p for a patch, its cheaper than a new tube.

what's the environmental impact of using patches and vulcanising solution, over throwing an inner tube away?


 
Posted : 02/07/2013 12:31 pm