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Why do my tires always deflate between rides?
I realize this is a topic that’s been posted about a few times, but please forgive me for adding a new thread anyway just to make sure I’m not missing something. I don’t know much at all about bicycle ...
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Do stocked tubes go rubbish over time?
I'm stocking tubes that I found in discount. One of my friends said that tubes get old over time. Do Butyl tubes do this? If it is true, what are storage tips for stocking them?
And they came packed ...
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Storing spare tube under saddle bag
The saddle bag I own has two elastic loops on the underside.
From reading this question on long-term storage of tubes I can see tubes don't like changing temperatures (not really a problem in Ireland ...
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How should I store inner tubes to maximize their shelf life?
The LBS's in my area tend to have major sales around the same time once or twice a year. During this time, I can get replacement tubes at about half their normal price. I can buy several tubes, enough ...
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Storing an inner tube
I got a spare inner tube with my bike, which is good.
I checked how it was packed and found it was sticking somewhat when I pulled it out of the box, which I can only imagine is bad.
Would it be ...
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Is there a way to completely deflate an inner tube?
I had a flat tire and replaced the inner tube. I just didn't realize that the tube was a thorn-proof tube when I bought it. It was the only spare one I had, so I used it anyway. Just now I replaced it ...
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