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Do you typically patch the tube or just get a new one when you get a flat?

And at what point should I change the tire? I've got maybe 900 miles on it and there's some small cuts - on some website they said as long as the cuts are under 1/4", it's fine. :shrug:

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I usually use a new tube.

I think you are ready for some new tires.
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I go for the new tube too.
My tires have 2000+ on them. Maybe 'bent riding isn't as hard on tires :o
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I just replace the tubes.

and I rotate the tires twice a year
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I'll usually patch up to 3 times before I throw a tube away. I'll ride a tire until I can see signs of threads coming through.
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Like the half inch square chunk that is missing now?
I'm almost riding on tube... :umno:
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Like the half inch square chunk that is missing now?
I'm almost riding on tube... :umno:
you'd better go ahead and replace it. If it blows out, you'll be stranded. Ruined tire + ruined tube = ruined ride
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if youre tight on cash and need new tires, check with your LBS. they probalby have some l'ightly used' tires that they need to get rid of...
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Best place for cheap tires is nashbar.

I picked up my trainer bike tires there for 20 bucks for the set...

Sure you aren't supporting your LBS but oh well budget is budget

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