Ezyfix.

[fossyant]

Yep. I only added the co2 as Ive had a puncture in the middle of Hulme. I normally use a pump but this will save me a few minutes hanging about in lycra on an expensive bike.

Nowt wrong with patches.

 

[fossyant]

That Ezy-fix won't work on a lightweight tyre. Lets say I can feel a tyre boot under my commute tyres because of the distortion it causes in the tyre. Bump bump each revolution. That fix system would even distort my MTB tyres.

 

[MarkF]

That Ezy-fix won't work on a lightweight tyre. Lets say I can feel a tyre boot under my commute tyres because of the distortion it causes in the tyre. Bump bump each revolution. That fix system would even distort my MTB tyres.

I fixed a puncture on my wife's hybrid and "lost" the axle nut. I pilfered one off my daughter's bike as my wife uses hers to cycle to work each along the canal. That "lost" axle nut lived over 2 years in her tyre.

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

But would you be fixing one in those circumstances or just bunging another tube in?

Why? Taking a M+ off a Brompton is something I don't want to do twice and a tube is £6...bit of a waste IMO

 

[youngoldbloke]

Why twice? Old tube out new tube in. Repair old tube at home, carry as spare. Repeat as required.

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

Using a patched tube as a spare? That's not sensible IMO. Or use the kit at home for a guaranteed fix?

Why twice? Old tube out new tube in. Repair old tube at home, carry as spare. Repeat as required.

 

[youngoldbloke]

Never had a problem with a glued and patched tube used as a spare . Why ever not?

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

Glue drying out? Peeling off. So you fix the tube at home? Why not put it back in and have an un punctured tube as back up.

I know lots of people who've had issues with patches / patched tubes. In fact there was a whole thread on it at one time on here. Seems to me this kit is a guaranteed permanent fix, when tube is u/s just remove and reuse. Re the screwdriver - my cycle kit has one in.

 

[youngoldbloke]

Glue drying out? Peeling off. So you fix the tube at home? Why not put it back in and have an un punctured tube as back up.

Seems to me you're just making work for yourself. But each to his/her own .........

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

Seems to me you're just making work for yourself. But each to his/her own .........

Eh? I said others have had problems. Tbh the internet's littered with people asking how to repair tubes and info on the longevity of patch repairs. This is a simple reusable guaranteed and permanent repair that is well proven in other industries - what's not to like?

 

[youngoldbloke]

I don't like the cost for a start ...... cheaper to use a new tube - in my case.

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

My tubes are £6

 

[youngoldbloke]

I can't see that I would ever use this system on the road, having to carry a template, knife and screwdriver - OK, the idea is you wouldn't have to carry a spare tube (mine are around £1.99), but I'm not sure I'm convinced by the 'guaranteed and permanent' claims, and it would be just as much hassle, if not more, as using glue and a patch. For me spare tubes win every time (even prepatched ).

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

The template is flat, the driver is in my kit already.

Scenario: I get a puncture, I fix the puncture there and then no matter what the weather (can't do the same with patches). Job done and I have no need to think about it again.

Scenario: I get a puncture, I change the tube, I have dirty tube to carry as I don't litter. I get home and at some point have to fix said puncture - got dirty twice.

Scenario: I get a puncture, I find puncture, I have to sand puncture (even more hassle on the moulding line), I apply the patch (self adhesive). Job done and I don't (usually) have to worry about it again.

Now scenario one and three seem similar - except in scenario one I never have to take my gloves off. Which in winter is a massive bonus. Been there, done that and got cold fingers. Now take into account that Brompton tubes are £6 each - it's a no brainer.

 

[youngoldbloke]

OK bromptonfb - let us know how you get on with them - hope you won't need to use one for a while .....