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There's Bike Aid in the centre of Trobo or if youre feeling lucky ride in ride out. (Advertise on the home page). Chippenham Motor Cycles in the nam.
Hope it works out for you Andy
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Nice one Neil me old fruitcake !!!
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If you go to Bike aid, see if Andy Rowett is there. He is a brit bike nut.
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Puncturesafe sealant will probably fix it, amazing stuff!
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A repaired Tyre is always going to have a weak spot, generally if you ride at a less spirited pace, it shouldn't be a problem. But i personally would go for a new tyre, its just not worth the risk or consequences.
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Originally Posted by wesrrw
A repaired Tyre is always going to have a weak spot, generally if you ride at a less spirited pace, it shouldn't be a problem. But i personally would go for a new tyre, its just not worth the risk or consequences.
Now the information I was given from a technician is that only certain makes of tyre should not be repaired, but most are fine. In fact, if the tyre is repaired in the correct manner, the repair is stronger than the original. It's British Standards that say tyres shouldn't be repaired, but they're tarring all with the same brush. I've raced on a repaired tyre with no issues.
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... i personally would go for a new tyre, its just not worth the risk or consequences.
Me too.
I find it really odd that so many of us will spend hundreds of pounds on a helmet and just wouldnt consider buying one without the appropriate BS standard etc., yet will get a punctured tyre repaired when a tyre is just so fundamental to our safety.
I know we all have our own perceptions of what is and isnt safe but for me no chance, the British Standard is there for a reason. (I use Z rated tyres BTW)
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Assuming tha this id Daddy's old Truimph, he'll have an inner tube.... no need for a new tyre, just a new tube and the object pulled out of the tyre.
One advantage of old bikes.... :)
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I have seen this video before. Rhino Tyres...!!!
Thought it may be of interest. Not sure how the gel would effect the balance, handling of the bike, or the tyre performance.
http://youtu.be/GScWPb8qcng