Help Needed Even If I Am An Idiot

[mrandmrspoves]

Fixed a puncture earlier too!

First patch just wouldn't take though, when I pealed off the plastic backing the patch came with it However, repeated the exact same process with the next, larger patch, and it was fine.

Didn't find any tyre one. or the puncture, and managed to inflate with my new Halfords metal track pump fine and have a whopping 1 minute ride on it.

I also now have a hand pump, spare tubes and a repair kit! I am worried about the spare tubes as like Doc I got ones where my tyre size is at the lower end (I got 28-38 and I am 32).

Original

The original patch may not have stuck if the tube was dirty or greasy. Always worth gently sanding over the area that will be patched. As for inner tubes being too large, gently inflating the inner tube so it just takes shape, will reduce the chance of nipping it when you put the tyreon

 

[BrynCP]

Original

The original patch may not have stuck if the tube was dirty or greasy. Always worth gently sanding over the area that will be patched. As for inner tubes being too large, gently inflating the inner tube so it just takes shape, will reduce the chance of nipping it when you put the tyreon

I did the sand the area. Perhaps I didn't apply the glue properly, some guides do say a second layer may be helpful.

 

[ianrauk]

I did the sand the area. Perhaps I didn't apply the glue properly, some guides do say a second layer may be helpful.

Don't apply the patch straight after gluing, Wait until the glue is tacky first.

 

[BrynCP]

Don't apply the patch straight after gluing, Wait until the glue is tacky first.

I think I messed up on the gluing the first time.

I used both pumps to make sure I was comfortable with them both. When detaching from the valve, a lot of air seems to escape with the hand pump while I unscrew it? A lesser amount tends to escape with the track pump.

The hand pump is one with a hose and a presta adapter. The track pump has a lever. I am not sure if I am doing something wrong, but I thought the presta valve was designed to stop this escaping of air.