Don't Remove That Wheel To Fix a Flat...

[harryS]

I needed a new tube, so I stopped in the sporting goods section of my department store (Meijers in the Midwest). Couldn't find a regular tube, as they were carrying Slime and Schwinn self sealers in my size. Then I saw this for $8.99. Half the price of the Giadii, which I've still not used. Bought the Huffy home to try out.

The two ends appear to have a button snap, but they didn't "snap" when the tube was deflated.
Easy install. The buttons still didn't lock when I put in a little air, but the two ends laid next to each other in the tire. I presume there is no gap when the tire is fully inflated. Rides fine.

Edit: I looked at the (Link Removed - No Longer Exists). Looks like they're only carried at Meier's and another shop right now.

 

[Saratoga Dave]

This looks like a terrific idea for that day you get a rear tire flat 10 miles from the car. I just had my bike shop replace a rear tire tube on my e-Joe Koda after getting my first flat the other day. We put a heavy duty tube in this time, but for 10 bucks this seems like pretty decent anti-walking insurance.

Anyone else tried these?

 

[grench]

This looks like a terrific idea for that day you get a rear tire flat 10 miles from the car. I just had my bike shop replace a rear tire tube on my e-Joe Koda after getting my first flat the other day. We put a heavy duty tube in this time, but for 10 bucks this seems like pretty decent anti-walking insurance.

Anyone else tried these?

I haven't used this brand...the gaadi I have used with success an two different occasions. The thing you have to remember is to carry something to cut the old tube. I had to bite a hole in my first one to get a place to put a finger in to rip it apart. Lol. there are a couple of other posts about this type of tube...one guy said his new tube had a leak. I wonder if he cleaned the sticker' out if the tire before inserting the new tube???

 

[J.R.]

Amazon currently has lower prices posted for the Gaadi tubes.

GAADIhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FB0R9RG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_mTArybYBCRM8M

• 26"/1.75-2 $14.48
• 26"/2-2.25 $15.75
• 29"/1.75-2.1 $4.33
• 700c/28-35 $10.16
• 700c/37-42 $15.97

 

[Merc]

Are there any of these for fat tires? 26 X 4 is what I’m looking for.