I was told you just find the hole in the tube and put some cement or whatever to cover it, but they have charged me for a new tube?
Is this better?
2007-03-12 01:09:19 · 15 answers · asked by Puma Academy 3 in Sports ➔ Cycling
It's only £10 inc parts and labour so I will do it then and Zippy you dumb ***** why don't you come and fix it you dumbass.
2007-03-12 01:16:37 · update #1
this is better in the long run just not for ur wallet, Next time buy a repair kit or a new tube from wilkinsons and fit it ursellf its not hard and that way it costs £2 not £10
2007-03-13 02:44:37 · answer #1 · answered by mbenn60 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-24 22:06:10 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless it is a big hole or right next to the valve, then a patch is fine. I have run bikes with several 5 or 6 patches on, with no problems on them coming off, and leaking.
They are ripping you off, i hope you got the old tube, put a patch on it, you now have a spare.
Make sure you check the tyre, on the inside for anything that might have caused it, or the next one. Halfords might not.
The only exception to the above, is if you have curbed your front wheel, when the pressure has been low, you may have nipped the tube and cut a decent length of it.
2007-03-12 01:17:07 · answer #3 · answered by dsclimb1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
New tube is always better. A puncture repair is usally considered as as temporary measure as there is a good chance that over time the 'patch' will start leaking.
If you can afford it, get the new tube - but this really is a simple task so why pay Halfords to do it?
2007-03-12 01:13:44 · answer #4 · answered by mark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a new tube is always better than a patched up one, if for nothing else than peace of mind.
a puncture is not difficult to repair, basically you get a not very expensive kit which comprises of some rubber glue, and a variety of different sized patches.
you take out your inner tube. locate the hole, a bowl of water is good for smaller holes.
dry it off, put on some glue then put the patch on top.
easy.
if the tube is perished, or has a long slit in it rahter than a puncture from a thorn for example then its possible that it could not be patched.
then again its far easier and quicker to put a new tube in plus they get a sale out of it.
i always carry a spare tube. that way i can just replace the tube when out riding and repair the puncture at leisure later.
2007-03-12 01:18:56 · answer #5 · answered by Barefoot_Ben 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you have a puncture, its easier to replace the tube than to fix the hole. dont use cement to patch a tube! there are special tire patch kits for sale. they use rubber cement to seal the hole, and cover it with an airtight patch on top. it takes a few minutes to repair, then a longer time to dry. putting a new tube in takes me about 2 mins, including inflation time.
2007-03-12 15:37:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tire patches never hold; they're only meant to be temporary fixes until you can get the tire and/or tube replaced. You would have had to spend the money for a new one anyway. Unless they're the only bike shop near you, call around and see what his competitors charge for the same repair. I work part-time at a bike shop, and I've had customers go a little out of their way to bring their bikes to us because they feel our competitor a few miles away charges too much.
2007-03-12 01:29:33 · answer #7 · answered by all things mystical 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In terms of peace of mind ... possibly. In terms of them seeing you coming, definately. The cost of a new tube compared with a simple patch is bound to be more.
Get yourself Latex inner-tubes, they rarely puncture, well worth the money.
2007-03-12 01:13:35 · answer #8 · answered by brianthesnailuk2002 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bike shops will NEVER repair a tube- it's not worth their time. Expect a replacement tube from a shop, or learn to patch it yourself.
2007-03-12 02:48:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
New tube = £2.50
Patch = 20p
Buy a new tube. Fit it yourself. Saved £7.50
As for peace of mind. From a Halford mechanic? (Snigger).
2007-03-12 01:31:47 · answer #10 · answered by Alice S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋