[PaSuperTech] Tire/Tube Repair: Tools

[Mac Kirkpatrick]

Reference my tire/tube repair session, this is NOT an all inclusive list of
items to carry, but here are some items folks had interest in:

"Extra hand" bead buddy
https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0388

Bead breaker combo, (but poor-ish tire irons
https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0519

Rim protectors (this is 2, I prefer carrying three total)
https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0357
Do not leave them inside the tire :-)

I don't carry this tire iron in my bike, too long,  but I DO have one at
home, nice to have for leverage and curved shape
https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0007

One option for a pump
https://www.aerostich.com/cycle-pump-air-compressor.html

I prefer an electric pump. If you use CO2 cartridges, and very large ones
are available, caution, because some have threaded ends and some do not.
Also, some tools pierce the end of the cartridge and ALL the compressed air
comes out, right now, other tools can meter the release of the air which is
much handier

Joe Dille did a scientific study of MANY tire gauges some years ago, for
SuperTech (Thanks Joe :-)  and discovered that the basic simple, cheap
pencil type tire pressure gauge was the best and most reliable
One example
https://www.aerostich.com/pencil-gauge.html

The fancier, larger, battery powered, etc., were all inferior to a basic
pencil type.

This tool will repair any function of the tire valve, threads inside &
outside the valve, etc.
https://www.amazon.com/Slime-20088-4-Way-Valve-Cores/dp/B0020T17J2/ref=asc_df_B0020T17J2/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312061979255&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9935547408655084777&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007376&hvtargid=pla-381812924136&psc=1

Tire valve "fishing tool"
https://www.ebay.com/i/401686889242?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=401686889242&targetid=856577835507&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9007376&poi=&campaignid=6470636535&mkgroupid=77538519077&rlsatarget=pla-856577835507&abcId=1140476&merchantid=6296724&gclid=CjwKCAiAg9rxBRADEiwAxKDTuh-hc0VmwLorrXK26J8QQQJjgkWXlUkOT5xOIa1PcAFUnCbCcksnyxoCA_gQAvD_BwE

I use this sturdy canvas bag to carry all my tire tube repair gear:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BQRCKY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I had a great time with the tire/tube repair session, thanks guys!



Mac Kirkpatrick
Glenmoore, PA

"After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?"
C. Donahue


On Mon, Jan 27, 2020 at 2:24 PM rob via PaSuperTech <pasupertech at casano.com>
wrote:

> Folks,
>    Attached is the schedule for Supertech 2020.
> Please don't forget to bring your stories and props for Friday night's
> free forum of tips, tricks and new cool stuff you've found.
>    Also, bring those 12 volt portable tire pumps for the tire pump
> showdown!!!
>       Thanks to you all and see you on Friday,
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