tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165118504093345923.post2795752657298049602..comments2023-03-22T03:46:05.342-07:00Comments on One Finger Typing: Fixing flat tiresSteve Masoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03387484207819808962noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165118504093345923.post-39101059352064252702013-08-08T11:25:48.810-07:002013-08-08T11:25:48.810-07:00Patches serve as a band-aid solution for punctured...Patches serve as a band-aid solution for punctured tires. However, there are times when it's better to replace the old ones. If you don't, the rim could be severely damaged, burning an even bigger hole in your pocket. :) <br /><br /><a href="http://evanstire.com/" rel="nofollow">Rita @ EvansTire.com</a>Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07707623083891395579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165118504093345923.post-72610659444109290062011-10-27T11:54:32.164-07:002011-10-27T11:54:32.164-07:00I try to patch, but really it depends. If I'm ...I try to patch, but really it depends. If I'm in a rush, I just put the new tube in, but I usually save the old one and patch it later. I understand why people don't though, it's a bit of an ordeal, since you go through all that work and the patch might not take. I always hold my breath for the first couple of days anyway.<br /><br />Another thing that's made flat fixing way easier for me (and a reason for me not to go to a shop) is that I have this awesome new kind of <a href="http://www.clixqr.com" title="Bicycle Quick Release" rel="nofollow">bicycle quick release</a> on my road bike - even faster than the traditional qr, although I've luckily not flatted during a race.Will Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12241144819976331249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165118504093345923.post-51118143386735522412011-08-22T07:53:43.944-07:002011-08-22T07:53:43.944-07:00@Matthew -- Actually, it's nice to do somethin...@Matthew -- Actually, it's nice to do something with one's hands that doesn't involve a keyboard. No worries...<br /><br />@Steven -- Better to ride than to mothball ... hope you enjoy getting back in the saddle when your bike comes back from the shop.Steve Masoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03387484207819808962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165118504093345923.post-15940035192717402792011-08-22T07:50:34.345-07:002011-08-22T07:50:34.345-07:00My bike is currently at the shop for a little tune...My bike is currently at the shop for a little tune-up, after being mothballed for a little while. I usually let other people do that stuff, but it's mainly because repairs by me are usually mediocre at best.Steven Longhttp://www.foesofreality.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165118504093345923.post-66818383308126228672011-08-22T07:45:55.058-07:002011-08-22T07:45:55.058-07:00Very amusing post - though I bet it was not as amu...Very amusing post - though I bet it was not as amusing when you labored on the bike.<br /><br />Thank you so much for the care.<br /><br />MatthewMatthew Felix Sunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03347154808262264374noreply@blogger.com