Aldi puncture repair canister.... First try!

Gubbins

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Rear wheel puncture today but not to worry as I am fully prepared... Got the aldi repair kit so don't even need to take the wheel off. :cool:
Found the small peice of glass and prised if out, filled tyre with gunge and rotate wheel... Easy peesey! :cool:
End result.. It didn't work! Not only that but it made an awful mess when I eventually had to take the tube out.. :eek:
What a waste of time and money:mad:
To make matters worse I used the aldi mini pump to blow up my spare tube.... Felt like I had run a marathon and it only got to 20 psi..... :oops:
So with a soft tyre I had another flat and had to walk the last 3 miles home.. :eek:
To finish off my day I find the bosch walk assist function is actually useless.
 
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GloveMakingMan

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How annoying init! I now just carry some Asda glueless patch's and i never take the back wheel off to repair a puncture, unless it's to change the tube of course. Tried three of those mini pumps, hard work and couldn't get any more than 20psi with them. Walk assist mode, blimin dangerous if you ask me!
 

Gubbins

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My walk assist isn't dangerous, it just doesn't do anything! A button press gives a little push, then it switches off.. And, I have never tried to mend a flat with the wheel on... Not sure how to go with that one..
 

Alan Quay

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Fixing a puncture at the side of the road should be a 'get you home' repair. My preferred method is spare tube and puncture repair kit.

20 psi with a small/cheap/light hand pump is all you should expect.

If you use puncture resistant tyres, its only gonna happen once every 2000 miles or so.
 

billadie

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Few years ago I bought a £20 mini pump. Could have done better just blowing into the valve. Now have a £2.50 Wilkinson full size, old fashioned pump, which just works, though for a full inflate i do use an elecric car pump.
 
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EddiePJ

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I have two pumps, both of which are superb.

I have a Lezyne Tech Drive HV for when I'm out with my small camelback. I found this pump up on the South Downs Way. :)
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lezyne-tech-drive-hv-pump/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&utm_source=pla&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=uk&utm_content=Lezyne Tech Drive HV Pump - S Silver | Manual Pumps&kpid=5360457677&sku=5360457677&ci_src=18615224&ci_sku=5360457677uk

And a Topeak Mountain Morph for when I'm using the larger size Camelbak. I used to have it frame mounted, but now prefer not to have any form of accessories mounted to the bike. This pump will get an mtb tyre inflated in next to no time. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/topeak-morph-mountain-pump/rp-prod2908?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Shopping&utm_name=UnitedKingdom&gs=1&gclid=CPibgefMtsECFfHKtAodXhwAgA&gclsrc=aw.ds

The switch between Presta and Schrader is a doddle with the Lezyne, but it's a pain with the Topeak.
 
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RobF

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I have something like the Lezyne pump in Eddie's post.

About £20, nicely made and best of all - it works.

I'm sure the Topeak is just as good.

Cheapo pumps are false economy.

Minimum £20 and a known brand is the way to go.
 
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NZgeek

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I have some fancy(ish) floor pump possibly a topeak??? DUnno. - easy to over inflate with, as the thing works so well! from empty to 60 PSI on my 26x2.0 marathons is about 5 pumps.

I also have a no-name cheapo mini pump. Obviously takes a lot of pumps, but I can get the tyre up to 60 psi in about 3 minutes - tiring, and slow, but beats hauling the floor pump around!

I've not had a puncture since building my ebike... about 2000 miles total I think. I got the Marathons after only a couple of commutes though.
 

TinKitten

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I have two pumps, both of which are superb.

I have a Lezyne Tech Drive HV for when I'm out with my small camelback. I found this pump up on the South Downs Way. :)
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lezyne-tech-drive-hv-pump/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&utm_source=pla&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=uk&utm_content=Lezyne Tech Drive HV Pump - S Silver | Manual Pumps&kpid=5360457677&sku=5360457677&ci_src=18615224&ci_sku=5360457677uk

And a Topeak Mountain Morph for when I'm using the larger size Camelbak. I used to have it frame mounted, but now prefer not to have any form of accessories mounted to the bike. This pump will get an mtb tyre inflated in next to no time. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/topeak-morph-mountain-pump/rp-prod2908?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Shopping&utm_name=UnitedKingdom&gs=1&gclid=CPibgefMtsECFfHKtAodXhwAgA&gclsrc=aw.ds

The switch between Presta and Schrader is a doddle with the Lezyne, but it's a pain with the Topeak.
Having tried to use my Lidl mini-pump for the first time yesterday I realised what a pain in the bottom it would be to try and use out on the trail. There's nothing wrong with it per say but it was quite tricky to screw on to the valve and the hose was not that flexible and that meant that I was having to try not to bang my knuckles on the spokes. So I think it might be time to invest in a nicer pump.

Ideally I would like it to have a pressure gauge as I'm not very experienced at squeezing the tire and judging it like that, and having to take the pump on and off whilst testing with a pencil gauge would also be annoying. So I've been looking at what's available and reading reviews.

Now I can't make up my mind between the Lezyne you've got Eddie, and this high volume mini floor pump which comes with a gauge and an adapter that lets you siphon off air too, which I do when I'm getting ready to go from road to trail. But it's much heavier (100g) and I can't decide if the practical advantages out weight the extra weight and bulk. I'd probably use this one at home too if it proves nicer to use than my Lidl foot pump. :confused:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lezyne-micro-floor-drive-hv-abs-pump-with-gauge/
 

EddiePJ

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Don't tease me TK. Wiggle had an extra 10% off everything last week, and I was very very tempted to buy one of those myself. I couldn't justify three pumps for two bikes. ;)

Keep a steady hand, and just keep watching out for special offer discount codes. :)
 
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RobF

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I'm not very experienced at squeezing the tire and judging it like that,
Schwalbe say it's impossible to get a good idea of pressure with the squeeze test on their tyres.

I think the puncture protection and other reinforcements renders the test meaningless, so always best to use a gauge.
 

neptune

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It seems that lots of people own two pumps, a home pump, and a pump to carry. Floor pumps and foot pumps are fine for home use. When I still had a car, or rather a van, I bought a cheap twelve volt portable compressor that plugged into the cigarette lighter socket.From about £7, every motorist should have one. If you have a slow puncture, it will get you home, or to the garage.

It will also inflate bike tyres that have Schrader car type valves. I no longer have a van or car, but I have an old 12 volt battery and a charger in the shed. Now fitted with crocodile clips, the compressor inflates bike tyres for the family, and friends.

Having tried various cheap mini pumps, I have gone back to a traditional bike pump.The bike has no pump pegs, so I carry the pump wedged tightly behind the seat tube, and the connector in my pannier. For me, sometimes the old ways work best.
 

gordon581

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I got one of those wee cans from The Range for £1.70 awhile ago. I used it about 3 weeks ago on the roadside and it worked a treat. It didnt fully inflate the tyre but it was enough to get me home. Unfortunately, I cant find any more to replace that can.
 

TinKitten

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Don't tease me TK. Wiggle had an extra 10% off everything last week, and I was very very tempted to buy one of those myself. I couldn't justify three pumps for two bikes. ;)
Well if you wanted to buy it Eddie then it must be a winning purchase. Pricey, but a good investment I reckon. :)
Schwalbe say it's impossible to get a good idea of pressure with the squeeze test on their tyres.

I think the puncture protection and other reinforcements renders the test meaningless, so always best to use a gauge.
Another good reason to get the Lezyne with the gauge. :)
 
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Croxden

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I have a Lidl foot pump & find it OK. You say you have trouble screwing it on? Mine just pushes & then pull down the lever to hold it in place, and there is a gauge.
My Birdy has hand pump that hides in the seat post, no gauge though. Have not needed to use it yet so can't say how good it is, but at £40.00 it should be good.
 

TinKitten

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I have a Lidl foot pump & find it OK. You say you have trouble screwing it on? Mine just pushes & then pull down the lever to hold it in place, and there is a gauge.
My Birdy has hand pump that hides in the seat post, no gauge though. Have not needed to use it yet so can't say how good it is, but at £40.00 it should be good.
I've got the Lidl foot pump too and don't have any problems with it, but it's a bit too big to put in my rucksack. The pump I found too fiddly was the Lidl mini hand pump. :)
 

Croxden

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I've got the Lidl foot pump too and don't have any problems with it, but it's a bit too big to put in my rucksack. The pump I found too fiddly was the Lidl mini hand pump. :)
Mine is only about six inches, very compact. Don't see then in often.