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fixing tubs

  • 11-04-2012 2:43pm
    #1
    25sean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 991 ✭✭✭


    anyone know anywhere to get tubs fixed?

    punctured at weekend on a newish tub... heard theres a place in england you can send them to...

    tanks


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  • #2
    AstraMonti
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    Peter Burgin is the guy: http://www.tubular-repairs.com/

    I am not sure though if it's worth it considering the cost of shipping/repair. You ll probably add a tenner more and get a new tire.


  • #3
    25sean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 991 ✭✭✭25sean


    i see.. so about 25 euro all in... bit of a pain alright, but theyre an 80 tub with not much taken off them.. might just go for it...

    thanks astra


  • #4
    barry75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 664 ✭✭✭barry75


    What about usuing STAN's notubes sealant?would that be a cheaper option if the cut is small?


  • #5
    billy.fish
    Closed Accounts Posts: 671 ✭✭✭billy.fish


    Sean,

    Ive tubs that need fixing, we can go halves on postage, stick an email to the CX riders, there are a few others.

    Delt with him before, sound chap.

    Greg


  • #6
    25sean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 991 ✭✭✭25sean


    never thought of that barry.. quite a big hole though when I finally looked.. wonder is it worth fixing...

    good idea greg.. spread the word and let us know if you get any replies...


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  • #7
    AstraMonti
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    If the hole on the tire looks big you can use Loctite Flex Gel Max glue to "seal" it.


  • #8
    25sean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 991 ✭✭✭25sean


    thanks astra.. is it a kind of glue that fills/spreads into the hole? how is it with the high pressure of tubs~?


  • #9
    columbus_66
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 823 ✭✭✭columbus_66


    Try fixing them yourself, you can open up the carcass by cutting the thread and pulling the tube out. Just open up the threads about 2 inches and pull out the tube and use the thread again to stitch it back up. Fix the puncture in the tube as normal. To find where the puncture is look for cuts in the tub, pump it up and put your ear close to the tub to hear when the hiss is loudest! Now that I think about it it's a real pain!!!


  • #10
    morana
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,099 ✭✭✭morana


    I did afew last year and it worked out fine. Getting the base tape off was the hard bit


  • #11
    25sean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 991 ✭✭✭25sean


    think ill give it a go.. put my sewing to the test.. probably something you get better at by doing a few...

    thanks


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  • #12
    columbus_66
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 823 ✭✭✭columbus_66


    I used to fix all my tubs years ago and it was hard at first but you'll get better at it. I pulled the base tape off with a pliers, I only opened up the tub about an inch and pulled the tube out through the hole. You cut only one thread and it used to all unravel for me, make sure you double up the thread when restitching as it is stronger. Tha hardest bit is trying to pinpoint the puncture in the first place. I used tub glue to put the base tape back on but there may be stronger glues out there now.You also need to pull the threads tight to keep the tube from coming through and also to keep the tub from bulging!


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