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How long does a repaired puncture last?

The_B_Man · 2008-05-07 09:39:54

Hi, I got my first puncture there last week. I repaired it with a puncture repair kit from the local shops. I took it for a quick spin around the block and it seems fine, but realistically, are they just temporary? Should I be just using this tire for cycling up to the local bike shop to buy a replacement tire? Or will it…

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07-05-2008 10:39am

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The_B_Man

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Hi,
I got my first puncture there last week. I repaired it with a puncture repair kit from the local shops. I took it for a quick spin around the block and it seems fine, but realistically, are they just temporary? Should I be just using this tire for cycling up to the local bike shop to buy a replacement tire? Or will it last me, not indefinately but, long enough?

Thanks.

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#2 07-05-2008 10:54am
cunnins4

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Should last the life of the bike, so don't worry!:pac:

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#3 07-05-2008 11:03am
Morgan

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If it's been patched properly then it'll last longer than the rest of the tyre.

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#4 07-05-2008 12:32pm
blorg

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As others have said if done properly it will last indefinately.

If not done properly you will soon find out, indeed probably would have already.

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#5 08-05-2008 2:41am
Sean02

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B.man are you pulling our chain. have u considered AA breakdown service. alternativly why not keep the good inner tube solely for long trip further than around the block.

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