Slow leak--arrrrrgh! - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

07-21-2004, 08:17 PM

So my front tire went flat again, due to a slow leak

I had thought that I'd fixed the puncture in question, but, no, a
corner of the patch hadn't stuck onto the tube properly, so was
causing a slow leak.

I'm just annoyed as all hell, because now since it's *badly* patched,
the leak is irreparable--the bits of the patch that I stuck on
CORRECTLY went on when they were supposed to, and can't be torn free
from the tube for love or money.

Ugh. You live, you learn.

-Luigi

07-21-2004, 09:19 PM

On Wed, 21 Jul 2004 23:17:03 -0400, Luigi de Guzman
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>So my front tire went flat again, due to a slow leak
>
>I had thought that I'd fixed the puncture in question, but, no, a
>corner of the patch hadn't stuck onto the tube properly, so was
>causing a slow leak.
>
>I'm just annoyed as all hell, because now since it's *badly* patched,
>the leak is irreparable--the bits of the patch that I stuck on
>CORRECTLY went on when they were supposed to, and can't be torn free
>from the tube for love or money.
>
>
>Ugh. You live, you learn.
>
>-Luigi

Hi, I see these posts often and I don't understand why some people
have problems. I patched a tube today and in its place installed
another patched tube.

I know it has been described before, by those with more experience
than I, but Here is how I do it. I sand an area much larger than the
size of the patch. The same with the glue, I always cover a larger
area. Today, because I was home and could wash up, I used my finger to
spread the glue evenly. I wait until the glue is dry and apply the
patch. I try to use a flat surface, where I can press the patch down
evenly, with decent pressure. I press and hold it tight for probably
30-60 seconds. Done!

I have been using the Park Tool patches because that is what my LBS
carries, although today I used the kit that came with my NashbarBig
Tool Kit 2.

Why do you think your patch didn't hold?

Life is Good!
Jeff

07-21-2004, 09:19 PM

On Wed, 21 Jul 2004 23:17:03 -0400, Luigi de Guzman
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>So my front tire went flat again, due to a slow leak
>
>I had thought that I'd fixed the puncture in question, but, no, a
>corner of the patch hadn't stuck onto the tube properly, so was
>causing a slow leak.
>
>I'm just annoyed as all hell, because now since it's *badly* patched,
>the leak is irreparable--the bits of the patch that I stuck on
>CORRECTLY went on when they were supposed to, and can't be torn free
>from the tube for love or money.
>
>
>Ugh. You live, you learn.
>
>-Luigi

Hi, I see these posts often and I don't understand why some people
have problems. I patched a tube today and in its place installed
another patched tube.

I know it has been described before, by those with more experience
than I, but Here is how I do it. I sand an area much larger than the
size of the patch. The same with the glue, I always cover a larger
area. Today, because I was home and could wash up, I used my finger to
spread the glue evenly. I wait until the glue is dry and apply the
patch. I try to use a flat surface, where I can press the patch down
evenly, with decent pressure. I press and hold it tight for probably
30-60 seconds. Done!

I have been using the Park Tool patches because that is what my LBS
carries, although today I used the kit that came with my NashbarBig
Tool Kit 2.

Why do you think your patch didn't hold?

Life is Good!
Jeff

07-21-2004, 09:19 PM

On Wed, 21 Jul 2004 23:17:03 -0400, Luigi de Guzman
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>So my front tire went flat again, due to a slow leak
>
>I had thought that I'd fixed the puncture in question, but, no, a
>corner of the patch hadn't stuck onto the tube properly, so was
>causing a slow leak.
>
>I'm just annoyed as all hell, because now since it's *badly* patched,
>the leak is irreparable--the bits of the patch that I stuck on
>CORRECTLY went on when they were supposed to, and can't be torn free
>from the tube for love or money.
>
>
>Ugh. You live, you learn.
>
>-Luigi

Hi, I see these posts often and I don't understand why some people
have problems. I patched a tube today and in its place installed
another patched tube.

I know it has been described before, by those with more experience
than I, but Here is how I do it. I sand an area much larger than the
size of the patch. The same with the glue, I always cover a larger
area. Today, because I was home and could wash up, I used my finger to
spread the glue evenly. I wait until the glue is dry and apply the
patch. I try to use a flat surface, where I can press the patch down
evenly, with decent pressure. I press and hold it tight for probably
30-60 seconds. Done!

I have been using the Park Tool patches because that is what my LBS
carries, although today I used the kit that came with my NashbarBig
Tool Kit 2.

Why do you think your patch didn't hold?

Life is Good!
Jeff

07-21-2004, 09:19 PM

On Wed, 21 Jul 2004 23:17:03 -0400, Luigi de Guzman
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>So my front tire went flat again, due to a slow leak
>
>I had thought that I'd fixed the puncture in question, but, no, a
>corner of the patch hadn't stuck onto the tube properly, so was
>causing a slow leak.
>
>I'm just annoyed as all hell, because now since it's *badly* patched,
>the leak is irreparable--the bits of the patch that I stuck on
>CORRECTLY went on when they were supposed to, and can't be torn free
>from the tube for love or money.
>
>
>Ugh. You live, you learn.
>
>-Luigi

Hi, I see these posts often and I don't understand why some people
have problems. I patched a tube today and in its place installed
another patched tube.

I know it has been described before, by those with more experience
than I, but Here is how I do it. I sand an area much larger than the
size of the patch. The same with the glue, I always cover a larger
area. Today, because I was home and could wash up, I used my finger to
spread the glue evenly. I wait until the glue is dry and apply the
patch. I try to use a flat surface, where I can press the patch down
evenly, with decent pressure. I press and hold it tight for probably
30-60 seconds. Done!

I have been using the Park Tool patches because that is what my LBS
carries, although today I used the kit that came with my NashbarBig
Tool Kit 2.

Why do you think your patch didn't hold?

Life is Good!
Jeff

07-21-2004, 09:19 PM

On Wed, 21 Jul 2004 23:17:03 -0400, Luigi de Guzman
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>So my front tire went flat again, due to a slow leak
>
>I had thought that I'd fixed the puncture in question, but, no, a
>corner of the patch hadn't stuck onto the tube properly, so was
>causing a slow leak.
>
>I'm just annoyed as all hell, because now since it's *badly* patched,
>the leak is irreparable--the bits of the patch that I stuck on
>CORRECTLY went on when they were supposed to, and can't be torn free
>from the tube for love or money.
>
>
>Ugh. You live, you learn.
>
>-Luigi

Hi, I see these posts often and I don't understand why some people
have problems. I patched a tube today and in its place installed
another patched tube.

I know it has been described before, by those with more experience
than I, but Here is how I do it. I sand an area much larger than the
size of the patch. The same with the glue, I always cover a larger
area. Today, because I was home and could wash up, I used my finger to
spread the glue evenly. I wait until the glue is dry and apply the
patch. I try to use a flat surface, where I can press the patch down
evenly, with decent pressure. I press and hold it tight for probably
30-60 seconds. Done!

I have been using the Park Tool patches because that is what my LBS
carries, although today I used the kit that came with my NashbarBig
Tool Kit 2.

Why do you think your patch didn't hold?

Life is Good!
Jeff

07-21-2004, 09:32 PM

Luigi de Guzman Wrote:
> So my front tire went flat again, due to a slow lea
>
> I had thought that I'd fixed the puncture in question, but, no,
> corner of the patch hadn't stuck onto the tube properly, so wa
> causing a slow leak
>
> I'm just annoyed as all hell, because now since it's *badly* patched
> the leak is irreparable--the bits of the patch that I stuck o
> CORRECTLY went on when they were supposed to, and can't be torn fre
> from the tube for love or money
>
>
> Ugh. You live, you learn
>
> -Luigi
Carry a spare tube. It is cheap insurance. If you mess up patching on
you still have a spare. I've had problems of developing slow leaks i
the tubes on my old Trek road bike (aluminum rims and presta valves)
The leak starts where the valve stem passes through the rim. I'v
de-burred the rim holes. The only fix I've been able to come up with i
cutting a hole in a patch and placing the patch over the valve ste
before I put the stem through the hole in the rim. I leave the outsid
lock nut on the valve stem loose. So far no more problems. The rims o
my 'bent are slightly different (still aluminum rims and prest
valves), the valve stem hole is nicely machined and the valve stem fit
like a glove. I've also had the presta valves leak a little even whe
the valve mechanism locking nut is tightened down (so far not on th
'bent though).

'bent Bria

--
bentbrian

07-21-2004, 09:32 PM

Luigi de Guzman Wrote:
> So my front tire went flat again, due to a slow lea
>
> I had thought that I'd fixed the puncture in question, but, no,
> corner of the patch hadn't stuck onto the tube properly, so wa
> causing a slow leak
>
> I'm just annoyed as all hell, because now since it's *badly* patched
> the leak is irreparable--the bits of the patch that I stuck o
> CORRECTLY went on when they were supposed to, and can't be torn fre
> from the tube for love or money
>
>
> Ugh. You live, you learn
>
> -Luigi
Carry a spare tube. It is cheap insurance. If you mess up patching on
you still have a spare. I've had problems of developing slow leaks i
the tubes on my old Trek road bike (aluminum rims and presta valves)
The leak starts where the valve stem passes through the rim. I'v
de-burred the rim holes. The only fix I've been able to come up with i
cutting a hole in a patch and placing the patch over the valve ste
before I put the stem through the hole in the rim. I leave the outsid
lock nut on the valve stem loose. So far no more problems. The rims o
my 'bent are slightly different (still aluminum rims and prest
valves), the valve stem hole is nicely machined and the valve stem fit
like a glove. I've also had the presta valves leak a little even whe
the valve mechanism locking nut is tightened down (so far not on th
'bent though).

'bent Bria

--
bentbrian

07-21-2004, 09:32 PM

Luigi de Guzman Wrote:
> So my front tire went flat again, due to a slow lea
>
> I had thought that I'd fixed the puncture in question, but, no,
> corner of the patch hadn't stuck onto the tube properly, so wa
> causing a slow leak
>
> I'm just annoyed as all hell, because now since it's *badly* patched
> the leak is irreparable--the bits of the patch that I stuck o
> CORRECTLY went on when they were supposed to, and can't be torn fre
> from the tube for love or money
>
>
> Ugh. You live, you learn
>
> -Luigi
Carry a spare tube. It is cheap insurance. If you mess up patching on
you still have a spare. I've had problems of developing slow leaks i
the tubes on my old Trek road bike (aluminum rims and presta valves)
The leak starts where the valve stem passes through the rim. I'v
de-burred the rim holes. The only fix I've been able to come up with i
cutting a hole in a patch and placing the patch over the valve ste
before I put the stem through the hole in the rim. I leave the outsid
lock nut on the valve stem loose. So far no more problems. The rims o
my 'bent are slightly different (still aluminum rims and prest
valves), the valve stem hole is nicely machined and the valve stem fit
like a glove. I've also had the presta valves leak a little even whe
the valve mechanism locking nut is tightened down (so far not on th
'bent though).

'bent Bria

--
bentbrian

07-21-2004, 09:32 PM

Luigi de Guzman Wrote:
> So my front tire went flat again, due to a slow lea
>
> I had thought that I'd fixed the puncture in question, but, no,
> corner of the patch hadn't stuck onto the tube properly, so wa
> causing a slow leak
>
> I'm just annoyed as all hell, because now since it's *badly* patched
> the leak is irreparable--the bits of the patch that I stuck o
> CORRECTLY went on when they were supposed to, and can't be torn fre
> from the tube for love or money
>
>
> Ugh. You live, you learn
>
> -Luigi
Carry a spare tube. It is cheap insurance. If you mess up patching on
you still have a spare. I've had problems of developing slow leaks i
the tubes on my old Trek road bike (aluminum rims and presta valves)
The leak starts where the valve stem passes through the rim. I'v
de-burred the rim holes. The only fix I've been able to come up with i
cutting a hole in a patch and placing the patch over the valve ste
before I put the stem through the hole in the rim. I leave the outsid
lock nut on the valve stem loose. So far no more problems. The rims o
my 'bent are slightly different (still aluminum rims and prest
valves), the valve stem hole is nicely machined and the valve stem fit
like a glove. I've also had the presta valves leak a little even whe
the valve mechanism locking nut is tightened down (so far not on th
'bent though).

'bent Bria

--
bentbrian