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Originally Posted by NoMoreParagon
I repaired several TPU tubes.
Self adhesive patches wont last. I am surprised RH supplying those as repair kits for his tubes.
The updated Tubolito repair kit with glue and TPU patches works like a charm.
Its essential to let the glue cure overnight with some small clips on.
It works on all the other brand TPU tubes.
Then it will last forever.
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I've had good luck reparing schwalbe aerothans with schwalbe self-adhesive patches. A bit large for a patch so I cut them in halves.
I clean the area with rubbing alcohol, let dry and apply patch.
Since cleanliness is a must, and the patch is transparent, I foresee being a PITA doing this work on the side of the road. OK at home.
I'm also using Barbieri Piuma TPU tubes (disc brake only). They were a lot cheaper than tubolito, made in Italy and no issues in the past 1500k. It seems that prices have gone up and aren't as good of a deal anymore.
Only caveat is that I'm using 700x30c tires and it may be a bit too large for these tubes. The section of tube that overlaps itself will not strecth like the rest of the tube, so you can see a dimple on the tire. It hasn't been a problem and would not be an issue if running 700x25c or 28c.
I thought at first that Barbieri was making RH tubes (I believe they make RH pumps) but Barbieri uses plastic stems.