Bicycle Inner Tube Patches ◉

Pump some air into the tube. Listen for a hiss or feel for airflow. If you’re at home, submerge the tube in water; a stream of bubbles will pinpoint even the tiniest "slow leak."

The cut is a long "snake bite" (two parallel slits caused by hitting a curb). The tube is already covered in more than 3–4 patches. Bicycle Inner Tube Patches

These kits come with a small tube of "rubber cement." This isn't actually glue; it’s a chemical agent that melts the patch and the tube together into a single, seamless piece of rubber. Once cured, the patch is often stronger than the rest of the tube. How to Patch a Tube in 5 Steps Pump some air into the tube

Here is everything you need to know about bicycle inner tube patches. The Two Types of Patches The tube is already covered in more than 3–4 patches

Not every tube can be saved. Replace the tube instead of patching it if: The hole is on a seam. The damage is at the base of the valve stem.