Bicycle Inner Tube Patches -

Before putting the tube back in, run your fingers carefully along the inside of your tire. If the thorn, glass, or wire that caused the flat is still stuck in the tire, it will pop your newly patched tube instantly. When to Toss the Tube

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." 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 Before putting the tube back in, run your