Greetings Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 I'm running Maxxis flyweight tubes at the moment and while they're pretty puncture resistant considering their weight, they are impossible to repair. I hear this is fairly common. Has anyone found a way of repairing these tubes? The problem is that patches no matter how good do not hold. I though of dipping them in petrol for a few minutes to clean theslippery substance they're coated with off. Then again I'm not sure convinced that this substance is what's causing the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 I had a lightweight maxxis tube in the front (BJH gave it to me on a ride because he couldnt be arsed to repair a thorn hole), I patched it as normal and it was fine. Even pinched it a couple of times and it patched ok; unfortunately one of the pinches was on a seam and the patch eventually peeled. I dont know if its a flyweight but it only weighs about 95g. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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