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  • 04-04-2020 9:59pm
    #1
    Seve OB
    Registered Users Posts: 15,820 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi all
    Murphy law, I finally got my youngest cycling her bike 2 days ago. Today took out het bike and there is a flat, tried fixing it but the tube is gone and needs replacing.
    So now she is mad to get out on it while we are in lockdown but no shops open to pick up a new tube.
    Does anyone know best place I might get a tube online for a kids bike? Looking for somewhere that will deliver in these times rather than somewhere that I could be left waiting.

    Hope there is somewhere and appreciate anyone who might have any info.


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  • #2
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,207 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    I suggest you contact your local bike shop. Although they are closed, most are still operating behind closed doors. IMO this is an emergency situation and I’m sure you local bike shop will be more than happy to help.


  • #3
    Weepsie
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 19,727 Mod ✭✭✭✭Weepsie


    I've had some stuff from CRC and Wiggle in the last week.

    At least One of My LBS is still open too and the spokesman and thinkbike are doing stuff by appointment


  • #4
    ted1
    Registered Users Posts: 23,233 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    What size tube do you need ?


  • #5
    rcklap
    Registered Users Posts: 200 ✭✭rcklap


    Hollingsworth Cycles may sort you out, need to phone them first


  • #6
    Seve OB
    Registered Users Posts: 15,820 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    Ta guys
    14x2.125 inner tube schrader valve
    CRC don’t seem to have one, might try wiggle now, but based on your tips I will wait till Monday and ring around LBS. anyone know names of ones in Blanch?


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  • #7
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    If CRC doesn't have it Wiggle won't have it either. Same company.


  • #8
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    CRC have a 14 X 1.9, presta valve type.
    You just might get away with that.


  • #9
    Seve OB
    Registered Users Posts: 15,820 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    Eamonnator wrote: »
    CRC have a 14 X 1.9, presta valve type.
    You just might get away with that.

    Saw that. Might give it a go if I can’t get the correct one.
    How quick are they usually for delivery


  • #10
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    If you order Monday, you probably won't have it until Thursday. They've stopped using An Post. They deliver now with DPD, sometimes a bit hit-and-miss


  • #11
    cletus
    Registered Users Posts: 7,858 ✭✭✭cletus


    I think I've a spare patch kit, if I can find it I'll post it on to you, if you like


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  • #12
    webpal
    Registered Users Posts: 1,266 ✭✭✭webpal


    Tesco sell tubes


  • #13
    cletus
    Registered Users Posts: 7,858 ✭✭✭cletus


    webpal wrote: »
    Tesco sell tubes

    Some of the bigger ones do, all right, and even if they don't have the right size, they definitely sell patch kits


  • #14
    Seve OB
    Registered Users Posts: 15,820 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    cletus wrote: »
    I think I've a spare patch kit, if I can find it I'll post it on to you, if you like

    Cheers.
    I have tried patching. Won’t work, it’s not just a small hole:(


  • #15
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,163 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    If you don't get sorted get onto @dublincycling on Twitter, chances are there's someone local with a spare. Especially at present people are eager to help any way they can.


  • #16
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 48,228 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    Seve OB wrote: »
    I will wait till Monday and ring around LBS. anyone know names of ones in Blanch?
    cyclezone on main street. they seem like decent lads in there.


  • #17
    Seve OB
    Registered Users Posts: 15,820 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    magicbastarder wrote: »
    cyclezone on main street. they seem like decent lads in there.

    Sorted. Thanks all.


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