Azarathal Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Right so to make a bad day worse I've just got the most awkward puncture ever. Split the bottom of the valve, normally i'd change the tube but I've snapped my chris king funbolt (wheel is slammed + it still clamps so it hasn't been an issue until now). I patched it quite successfully until I went to reinflate the tyre and obviously the valve drilling pushed the patch right off, I planned to patch It much lower this time to see if I could sort it but I ran out of glue, got rained on and then asked to leave the shops carpark I was sat in. I'll have a go whilst at work tomorrow but in the meantime I'd like some sugesstions of what else I could try? Getting a new bolt is out of the question due to financial difficulties at the moment so unless someone has a funbolt going for next to nothing I'm afraid my only option is to patch it. Any ideas guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Cut the old tube out, get a new tube, cut it, tie the two ends in knots? If you can find a 29" tube, you shouldn't have any 'gaps' in the tyre either (assuming you are riding 26"). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Wouldn't this lead to a massive flat spot in the tyre, I was thinkin about cutting a new tube in and then using superglue/epoxy to seal it, then cover it in patches and then duct tape or something, would still have a flat spot but surely not as bad? I'd probably use a 26" tube for that as when overlapping it'd make it roughy the same as a standard 24" right? Adam, I know this might sound like a strange request but as I'm desperate it's worth a shot... Would you be able to lathe me out a funbolt? I know some obvious reasons as to why you wouldn't be able to, cost being one, undercutting a product you already stock being another so I understand completely if you say no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Borneo Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Is it the bolt that's snapped or the axle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
err Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 is this any use? http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/sidewinder-sidewinder-easy-fit-endless-inner-tube-for-24-and-26-inch-wheels-prod11126/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 is this any use? http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/sidewinder-sidewinder-easy-fit-endless-inner-tube-for-24-and-26-inch-wheels-prod11126/ w.t.f.!!! if this wurks its genius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 (edited) The bolt for sure, I have a pic on fb, I'll upload it to here in a bit. Edit* The link doesn't work whilst on my phone unfortunately :/ Edited April 11, 2012 by Azarathal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 is this any use? http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/sidewinder-sidewinder-easy-fit-endless-inner-tube-for-24-and-26-inch-wheels-prod11126/ I've never seen these before! Are they that cheap for a reason? Also do a 20" one for ... 50p?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
err Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 I've never seen these before! Are they that cheap for a reason? Also do a 20" one for ... 50p?! i've not used one myself, but i know a few bmxers who've used something similar but with a hole in the end to fit over the valve. they do seem pretty cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Borneo Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 is this any use? http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/sidewinder-sidewinder-easy-fit-endless-inner-tube-for-24-and-26-inch-wheels-prod11126/ Totally forgotten about these. I remember halfords did em for a while years ago. I reckon you're good to go with one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Would they hold up to trials use though? Might be worth using a 26" In my 24"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Borneo Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Would they hold up to trials use though? Might be worth using a 26" In my 24"? Worth a go I reckon. At that price you can afford to try both, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 No. Problems with a misleading gym membership means I'm In a 12month contract which I can't pay plus I owe admin fees for non payment etc etc. Until I get this sorted I can't really order anything from my account :/ I might ask the gf nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
err Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 i've ordered a load of them, if they turn out to be shit i'll stick em on the wifes bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Adam's idea is essentially the same, just without buying a ready-cut tube basically. Obviously only works if you have a normal tube somewhere though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 (edited) No. Problems with a misleading gym membership means I'm In a 12month contract which I can't pay plus I owe admin fees for non payment etc etc. Until I get this sorted I can't really order anything from my account :/ I might ask the gf nicely Just dont pay it, there is very little that they can do about it. even if they get a liability order, which they wont, its only a court order to say they they have found you liable, doesnt mean the gym can do anything about it in the real world. Learn about baliffs on the internet, its surprising what they cannot do. personally I would be amazed if it went to court. Oh and cant you just use some slime to fix it? Edited April 11, 2012 by Matt Vandart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 (edited) The gym uses a separate company to manage direct debits, might change things. Either way, I'm basically out of work, 1-2days a week cash in hand until things pick up and I'll get 5days whilst on the books and I live at home, car isn't mine, most of my things were bought from gift money or were gifts, thanks for the advice though I'll look into it properly. Back to tubes, I have about 10 spare tubes, I could cut one and rather than tie it I could try seal each end I think, combine two ideas, I'd like to know how those tubes hold up err, please keep me updated Edit* The valve is half way to coming off the tube, not sure slime will do much but get messy. Edited April 11, 2012 by Azarathal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
err Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 (edited) please keep me updated will do bud Edited April 11, 2012 by err Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Matt Vandart Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Doesn't make any difference, if they turn up just tell them to go away, do not under any circumstances let them through the door. Job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Won't my credit rating be f**ked though? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Only for a while, and who cares? My credit rating has been f**ked for my whole life, hasn't caused me any probrems. Its easy to fix anyway, you can appeal against anything registered against you and all you have to do is be more convinceing than the others. Also it only stays on your file for 6 years. Also you can mend your credit rating within 3mnths when you are more liquid, fact of the matter is it sounds like your uncredit worthy anyway if you are skint, getting any kind of finance will only make matters worse, so what difference will it make other than you wont have to pay the c**ts and will be better off in your pocket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 I've always been told it'd be f**ked for life. Anyway, I can't cancel my gym membership but I can place it on hold for 6months at a time and can extend it indefinitely. Back to the puncture. Cut the tube in half, used 4 patches on each cut end and then folded it over and wrapped it in black electrical tape and it seems to have held perfectly, going to make 3-4 more of these at work today and then inflate them and leak test them so I have spares. Might do it with presta valve tubes so I don't rip the valve off again Thanks for the help everyone! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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