Old, used inner tubes

[Sunny Portrush]

Hi all,

Was doing a tidy up in the shed and came across a drawer full of old MTB inner tubes.

I'm not likey to ever buy an MTB again so these tubes are somewhat redundant.

I don't really want to take them to the tip as I doubt they will ever degrade so does anyone know of any inner tube recycling schemes?

Cheers

 

[HMS_Dave]

Yes. https://www.cycleofgood.com/recycle-your-tubes/

A jolly good cause.

 

[PeteXXX]

Is @mickle still in need of a few more? 🤔

 

[classic33]

Is @mickle still in need of a few more? 🤔

I started my own, got it to over 2'6"(No longer fitted through the door) and it got pinched from outside.

 

[PeteXXX]

I started my own, got it to over 2'6"(No longer fitted through the door) and it got pinched from outside.

That's a shame.. Here's your chance to start again maybe.

 

[mickle]

Right now it's at a diameter which can only accept 24" tubes or very stretchy 700c (wrapped twice around) everything else is either too slack to stay on or to tight to get on. But thanks anyway.

 

[classic33]

That's a shame.. Here's your chance to start again maybe.

@mickle knows the rough weight of the last lot that rolled his way, I've three times that weight still left, in two wheelie bin liners(to keep them together).

 

[biggs682]

Must admit i have loads as well

 

[steveindenmark]

I use them in the garden for all sorts of things after I cut them into strips. Currently being used to tie up rambling roses and to hold galvanized fence panels to new fence posts until it warms up a bit and i can paint the posts and secure them correctly.

 

[Tom B]

I use them for tieing up trees to stakes. They stretch then snap as the tree grows and allows some movement which I believe strengthens the tree.

They do seem to degrade and crumble in the sun over a few years.

I keep meaning to approach the local woodland trust and ask if they want some but they're a right stuffy bunch.

I have given them to allotments and community groups for the same purpose in the past.

 

[matticus]

Right now it's at a diameter which can only accept 24" tubes or very stretchy 700c (wrapped twice around) everything else is either too slack to stay on or to tight to get on. But thanks anyway.

Maybe move onto a Newton's Cradle?

 

[matticus]

BTW - how do you start such a thing? Or is that the Secret Skill ?? (like giant marrow growers have)

 

[classic33]

BTW - how do you start such a thing? Or is that the Secret Skill ?? (like giant marrow growers have)

First get your inner tubes.
Fold the first, with every other one being stretched round it.

Think of it as an oversized elastic band ball.

 

[Cymro74]

Cut old inner tubes across width and you get a very tough elastic band. These are basically the same as 'Ranger bands' that were used by military to strap things together and prevent rattling. Also good as emergency kindling.
I use them to keep tins tightly closed, strap things to belts, keep small tools together etc.

 

[Blue Hills]

I use them for tieing up trees to stakes. They stretch then snap as the tree grows and allows some movement which I believe strengthens the tree.

oo - tree bondage.
do you threaten to punish them if they don't bend to your will?
i know less than nothing about horticulture but do you have any evidence for this strengthening discipline?