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    Default Re: How to repair tubulars: Goes Here

    What is the ideal product for patching cuts in the rubber of the tire? I've heard of crazy glue, shoe-goo, and a few other things.

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    Default Re: How to repair tubulars: Goes Here

    high thread count fabric glued to the underside of the casing where the cut is...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cookietruck View Post
    high thread count fabric glued to the underside of the casing where the cut is...
    I do that, but what about sealing the cut from the outside?

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    Quote Originally Posted by lukasz View Post
    I do that, but what about sealing the cut from the outside?
    Marine Goo or whatever it's called. Crazy glue works pretty well too.

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    Default Re: How to repair tubulars: Goes Here

    Got a few small punctures in the new FMB cross tires today (damn goatheads). Filled with Stan's this evening, which seems to have done the trick. My question is, how long will Stan's sealant last? Will I have to reapply next year before cross season?

    Also, there's a rumor that Stan's will deteriorate a latex inner tube. Anyone experience this?

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    I think this is the right url, and thanks for the reference: ECLECTIC PRODUCTS Adhesive at West Marine

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    Default Re: How to repair tubulars: Goes Here

    What the needle's size?
    Alhoa

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    Stans' bad for FMB/Dugast - ammonia if i remember correctly.
    Cafelatex is what you want to be using.
    as to the length of "staying" power it'll get you through this season.
    get tire alert on the phone for next season.
    "make the break"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chance Legstrong View Post
    Stans' bad for FMB/Dugast - ammonia if i remember correctly.
    Cafelatex is what you want to be using.
    as to the length of "staying" power it'll get you through this season.
    get tire alert on the phone for next season.
    +1 to Tire Alert, I have used his services for 10+ years.

    For some reason I am thinking that Stan's changed their formula and it no longer contains amonia; can anyone confirm?

    I like Caffe Latex but I def. have more issues with it gumming up the valves but it may have something to do with the dry Az air as well..

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    I thought the ammonia from Stans would only do harm to latex in the LOOOONG term, as in years, not months. Either way, last I heard, it still has ammonia in it.
    Auk's words to live by:
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    Quote Originally Posted by velobran View Post
    I thought the ammonia from Stans would only do harm to latex in the LOOOONG term, as in years, not months. Either way, last I heard, it still has ammonia in it.
    for pimp ass FMB and Dugasts...why would you not want to repair/replace the tube after a season.
    Knowing you have fresh latex is sexy, non?
    "make the break"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chance Legstrong View Post
    for pimp ass FMB and Dugasts...why would you not want to repair/replace the tube after a season.
    Knowing you have fresh latex is sexy, non?
    Your point is valid. I was more thinking of road use where tires wouldn't last a full season.
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    Quote Originally Posted by drappo View Post
    What the needle's size?
    Alhoa
    You want to find a source for curved needles, the kind surgeons use. Not sure where to get them, I had a stash from a doctor friend. They need to be large enough to get the thread through the eye, otherwise it doesn't matter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Craig Ryan View Post
    You want to find a source for curved needles, the kind surgeons use. Not sure where to get them, I had a stash from a doctor friend. They need to be large enough to get the thread through the eye, otherwise it doesn't matter.
    try a industrial/commercial carpet installation repair service/source..
    when i was at indiana u back in the 60's, worked part time end-week for the carpet installer at downtown naptown's l.s. ayres..
    used curved needles with different sized waxed thread to sew lengths of carpet together that we stretched for the different floors..

    ronnie

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    I just completed my first retube job. I took a Conti sprinter , opened the casing next to the valve core, cut the tube, attached some cotton rope , pulled the tub through the casing pulling the rope around. I then took a new Latex tube , cut it near the valve, attached the rope , and pulled it back through the casing. I rolled back the tube on itself glued up the end and inserted the unrolled end into the rolled end, unrolled the tube over itself. I then sewed it back up. Cost to salvage a near brand new Sprinter $13.00.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Loki View Post
    I just completed my first retube job. I took a Conti sprinter , opened the casing next to the valve core, cut the tube, attached some cotton rope , pulled the tub through the casing pulling the rope around. I then took a new Latex tube , cut it near the valve, attached the rope , and pulled it back through the casing. I rolled back the tube on itself glued up the end and inserted the unrolled end into the rolled end, unrolled the tube over itself. I then sewed it back up. Cost to salvage a near brand new Sprinter $13.00.
    D@mn fine report sir. Clever to leave the old valve in place.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Too Tall View Post
    D@mn fine report sir. Clever to leave the old valve in place.
    I am not sure we are understanding each other. My old valve was leaking at the base, I replaced the whole butyl tube with a whole new latex tube. Tubular Tire Repair by Jobst Brandt JB describes the process here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Loki View Post
    I am not sure we are understanding each other. My old valve was leaking at the base, I replaced the whole butyl tube with a whole new latex tube. Tubular Tire Repair by Jobst Brandt JB describes the process here.
    Ahh understood. Tying the valve securely in place was always a tough proposition for me which I tend to avoid sometimes at the cost of a decent training tire.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Loki View Post
    I am not sure we are understanding each other. My old valve was leaking at the base, I replaced the whole butyl tube with a whole new latex tube. Tubular Tire Repair by Jobst Brandt JB describes the process here.
    I'm curious how it will ride with a new latex tube. Continental tires are not usually known for their fine ride quality but that will probably help. They're tough as nails usually though. I wish the Competition were available with latex tubes.

    Anyway, I've only successfully repaired one tubular but I'm glad I did. I'd feel more confident the second time around and I bet I got another 1000 miles on that tire before it finally died a natural death at an advanced state of wear.
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