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Tip 6: Repair torn tyres

If you are out on the trails and tear a tyre wall that's usually the end of the ride but it can be a real pain to get home, usually require vehicular assistance.

Depending on the sdize of the tear, a small tear can be repaired using a patch from a punture repair kit on the inside of the tyre. A larger tear can be 'repaired' sufficiently to let you ride home by the use of an energy bar wrapper. That's right, an energy bar wrapper.

You know how they are made out of that really tough plastic that usually takes five minutes to open with cold, gloved hands? Well, the empty wrapper is ideal for using in between the tube and the tyre. Simply fold it together a few times to double the thickness and wrap it around the tube wherever the tear is and inflate the tube to hold it in place.

(That's two tips for the price of one this week).

READ MORE:

Tip 1 Talc up your tyres
Tip 2 Avoid cable rub
Tip 3 Check your cleats
Tip 4 Freshen up your bladder
Tip 5 Bite your bars
Tip 7 Keep your shades safe

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