The spike balls are called goat heads. They come from a plant called puncture vine, latin name (Tribulus Terrestris). It is a low growing plant that sprawls. It starts with pretty yellow flowers which later seed to those spike balls. If you are going to remove it; carefully work your fingers under the sprawling vine until you reach the central root. Use two fingers to grip and if possible first give it a few twists to allow torque to give aid in removing the hold the tap root has. Then place both feet firmly on the ground and let you thigh muscles to help help yank the root out of the ground.
Inflate the tube to what it would be when full, then wrap the duct tape all around, two layers thick, also maybe overlap side by side. That way you give it every chance to hold and work.
Where I live is lousy with these goat heads. My only solution is that green slime. You can also use thick tubes. They not only ride hard, but they also ad more rolling resistance.
I recommend using cheap superglue (like a 5 pack of 1ml tubes for 1 euro/dollar) in combination with a tiny patch of duct tape. Like a 5x5mm square. And then press it on and wait for a couple minutes so that the glue hardens. It's funny because these are two of the most useful tools to carry with you. Super glue and duct tape.
Good job man Thanks for the effort , I got generic duct tape but it didn't hold well then I've added double face tape on the hole then wrap it with duct tape and it's seem that it's working fine , but your method is great sanding with 120 then duct tape is a great idea
I used, " Duck" tape and then sprayed over with Rust-Oleum Leak Seal on 2 tubes with holes. "Flexible Rubber Coating". It is drying now. Let you know if it works.
The problem that happen, I think is. When it is patched from outside, the high pressure from the inside will loose the patch outside. If you can patch it from inside with the ducktape, it Will probably work. My car tire is flat i will try to remove the tire and patch from the inside and put it all back in.
Unbelievable when I fixed up my cargo trike with premium tires and tubes that slime tube claimed to be self sealing. Got me a flat rear tire and it is just a pin hole that slime inside the tube didn't seal that pin hole. Now to compound the problem I'm in a knee immobilzing brace on crutches and my cargo trike has a flat again. When does all of this aggravation of trying to live end. Honestly I'd like a some decent problem free days instead of the 3 I've had in 64 years.
Great video! I have tubeless on my road bike and there will be some holes that wouldn't seal. Would duct tape work as a temporary seal/plug on the outside?
I would never try that unless i was desperate, but who knows, might make for a good video/adventure. If you do then please film but take it easy around the curves
What a load of rubbish. Duct tape will never work on a bicycle tube puncture. You need a new tube or patch it up with rubber cement by using a piece of rubber. These fake videos should be removed because it's all false information.
So all these people are full of shit? Have you tried it? Do you own stock in a tire patch kit company? Do you ride a bike? Do you own a bicycle repair shop and afraid this might cut into profits? Just curious what your motive for the negative commentary is and why you watched the video at all.
The spike balls are called goat heads. They come from a plant called puncture vine, latin name (Tribulus Terrestris). It is a low growing plant that sprawls. It starts with pretty yellow flowers which later seed to those spike balls. If you are going to remove it; carefully work your fingers under the sprawling vine until you reach the central root. Use two fingers to grip and if possible first give it a few twists to allow torque to give aid in removing the hold the tap root has. Then place both feet firmly on the ground and let you thigh muscles to help help yank the root out of the ground.
Inflate the tube to what it would be when full, then wrap the duct tape all around, two layers thick, also maybe overlap side by side. That way you give it every chance to hold and work.
Where I live is lousy with these goat heads. My only solution is that green slime. You can also use thick tubes. They not only ride hard, but they also ad more rolling resistance.
I recommend using cheap superglue (like a 5 pack of 1ml tubes for 1 euro/dollar) in combination with a tiny patch of duct tape. Like a 5x5mm square. And then press it on and wait for a couple minutes so that the glue hardens. It's funny because these are two of the most useful tools to carry with you. Super glue and duct tape.
Gorilla duct tape will work, so long as it stays dry. I have tried.
or weather tape
That's why you always do a complete check before putting the inner tube back in
This is a good temporary fix if your stuck on the road and need to make it home
Good job man Thanks for the effort , I got generic duct tape but it didn't hold well then I've added double face tape on the hole then wrap it with duct tape and it's seem that it's working fine , but your method is great sanding with 120 then duct tape is a great idea
I used, " Duck" tape and then sprayed over with Rust-Oleum Leak Seal on 2 tubes with holes. "Flexible Rubber Coating". It is drying now. Let you know if it works.
Yo did that work? I'm popping tubes every week riding in the city and I'm sick of buying patches/new tubes.
use old tubes as liner for the inside of your tyre ,adhere using guttering mastic or something ,itll give another layer
A good tip, thanks.
The problem that happen, I think is. When it is patched from outside, the high pressure from the inside will loose the patch outside.
If you can patch it from inside with the ducktape, it Will probably work. My car tire is flat i will try to remove the tire and patch from the inside and put it all back in.
Great when travelling to have versatile tape.
Tried duct tape before but it still was leaking a little bit
Unbelievable when I fixed up my cargo trike with premium tires and tubes that slime tube claimed to be self sealing. Got me a flat rear tire and it is just a pin hole that slime inside the tube didn't seal that pin hole. Now to compound the problem I'm in a knee immobilzing brace on crutches and my cargo trike has a flat again. When does all of this aggravation of trying to live end. Honestly I'd like a some decent problem free days instead of the 3 I've had in 64 years.
Great video.
They're called goat heads
Don't go too far from home
Did you use 3m duct tape or gorilla duct tape or both ? I thought you said at the beginning of the video you were using a 3m duct tape.
Im going to try duck tape as a tire liner! See if that helps
Awesome & Thanks :)
Great video! I have tubeless on my road bike and there will be some holes that wouldn't seal. Would duct tape work as a temporary seal/plug on the outside?
I would never try that unless i was desperate, but who knows, might make for a good video/adventure. If you do then please film but take it easy around the curves
@@socalgravel puncture stopped happening, think they was on to my plan😁
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From my experience.. Gorilla tape takes some days before it will adhere. I like good old 3M tape.
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brush on crazy glue than put down electric tape.
Black Gorilla Tape may work better.
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@@girlsdrinkfeck Have u not watch power rangers before?
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What a load of rubbish. Duct tape will never work on a bicycle tube puncture. You need a new tube or patch it up with rubber cement by using a piece of rubber. These fake videos should be removed because it's all false information.
So all these people are full of shit? Have you tried it? Do you own stock in a tire patch kit company? Do you ride a bike? Do you own a bicycle repair shop and afraid this might cut into profits? Just curious what your motive for the negative commentary is and why you watched the video at all.