At 02:33 PM 05/09/2007 -0500, kurtsj@mtco.com wrote:
>I flatted a new Conti Sprinter recently, and got it patched up nicely
>(i.e. didn't remove much basetape, didn't unstitch much, and got it sewed
>back up tight). The only questionable part of the repair was putting the
>basetape back on. I used rim glue, and it seems to work, but is there
>something easily available that works better??
The correct cement for basetapes is liquid latex, the same stuff used to recoat abraded sidewalls.
http://www.worldclasscycles.com/
Google "Jevelot Tire Life" to find vendors. You need to coat both surfaces
and let it completely "dry", or it won't stick properly.
>oh.... one more thing: who sells the little Velox tubular patches?
Branford Bike. http://www.branfordbike.com/
I have not dealt with the current company, but the original one that burned down was very helpful and I imagine the folks who bought the business are good also.
John Betmanis
Woodstock, Ontario
Canada