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Weird Gear 6: $1 Tire Patch

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I'd heard of this working, but having never seen it, I wasn't a believer. This weekend I was MADE a believer when 20 miles into a 35 mile epic, a buddy tore a nice gash in his tire. I was ready to expose this Sasquatch in the Freezer scam, once and for all. Surprisingly, it worked great.

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When you replace your tube, fold a bill into thirds, and place between sidewall and tube. Any denomination works, we actually used a $20.... which reminds me I need to get that back from him.

It held up great. We rode the last 15 rocky miles with no problems. I've learned my lesson. Now I won't leave for a ride without a $1 folded up in my spare tube.

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4 comments for “Weird Gear 6: $1 Tire Patch”

  1. Nice. I will have to remember this on my next long ride. Anyone got a dollar I can borrow?

    Posted by Jmac | September 3, 2008, 6:51 pm
  2. that is crazy! but it actually makes sense. good to know it works!

    Posted by bart | September 3, 2008, 9:09 pm
  3. i've never heard of this. does it work with paper money from any country............?

    Posted by tip | September 4, 2008, 2:04 pm
  4. Reminds me of the ghetto tubeless tires

    Posted by wkumtrider | September 4, 2008, 5:55 pm

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