No Hare Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 In my saddle bag there are 2 tubes that is about 3 years old, never been used.Tubes will be used (someday ) on a commuter bike carrying a total weight of about 110kg, tubes/ tyres inflated to a max of 65 psi. Mostly to be ridden on tar roads. I can play it safe and buy new tubes or be adventurous and keep the oldies in my saddlebag. Thus the following question: What is the general life expectancy of a unused tube?
Malpiet Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Nothing wrong In keeping the old ones as long as they were kept out of direct sunlight it should be fine.
MTB-BFK Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Nothing wrong In keeping the old ones as long as they were kept out of direct sunlight it should be fine.how about a tube taped to your seat post, which is partially exposed (the bits where there is no tape?)
CAAD4 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 how about a tube taped to your seat post, which is partially exposed (the bits where there is no tape?)Wrap it in cling wrap or put it in a Jiffy bag before taping it, I'd say.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 how about a tube taped to your seat post, which is partially exposed (the bits where there is no tape?)Those exposed bits would be exposed to UV rays, so after a certain amount of time they will be unusable as it will be stiff and prone to cracking. Same as if you leave a tire partially inflated on a car and don't use it...
porqui Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Those tubes are shot - send them to me and I will re-cycle them.
Kranswurm Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 how about a tube taped to your seat post, which is partially exposed (the bits where there is no tape?)Gooi weg...koop nuwe
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