Basic Road Bicycle Maintenance : Patching a Bicycle Tube

Knowing how to repair a punctured bicycle tube is an important part of basic bike maintenance. Learn to patch bike tubes the right way with expert tips in this free sports video.

Expert: Robert Davis
Bio: Robert Davis is vice-president and a founding member of the San Luis Obispo County Coalition and president of the San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club.
Filmmaker: Patrick Eaves

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[fireicer]

you do know you can turn the plastic cap round and can puncture the sealed glue tube. no need to carry a nail around

[BeyondIndigo32]

I assume this guy smokes. He sounds really out of breath.

Not that that has anything to do with the video...but I did find it kind of distracting.

Also the wet, smacking noises. *shudders*

[greenbuttskunked]

worst patch job ever. I'm surprised he didn't put the patch on upside down.

[jezza1351]

@TrangulumAustrale Hahahhha yeah lol

[TrangulumAustrale]

was that soapy water he used to check for bubbles ? the entire bucket would be full of bubbles with soapy water LMAO

[BavAuto54]

@oowama very very very simple. on presta valves, there is a pin, and a screw that goes over it. once you have partially unscrewed the screw, just press down on the pin and the air comes out.

[BarEnFaroth]

Mate, usually you would have a spare tube and when you have time, you fix the flat one.

[kippercat123]

Where do you keep your tub of soapy water on your bicycle ?

[larrymelman]

The tutorial on bicycletutor is much better. It talks about using the proper amount of glue, spreading it over an area larger than the patch, and waiting 5 minutes for the glue to set up. And yes, technically it's "vulcanizing fluid". The patch backing doesn't have to be removed, it seems to be a matter of personal preference.

These "expert village" videos really aren't all that "expert".

[conniegus]

He had big bougers of extra compound. That's not right. He should have mentioned to put the stuff on in a circle larger than the patch. Let it dry, do not touch the patch, unwrap the patch, push hard for 1 minute, and then release. There's a plastic cover on the top of the patch. That has to be removed after its pressed on. Then inflate slightly and check for leaks. Geez. The big thing is, if you can afford a hot jersey like that, don't screw with patches, just buy a new tube.

[oowama]

at 0:46 what does he do to take the air out.