Is there a way to buy vulcanizing cement or an equivalent product in bulk? I'd like to be able to patch a large number of inner tubes - over time, not all at once, so there is concern about it going bad.
I'm thinking along the lines of a cottage hobby doing simple repairs like patching flats and cleaning and lubing chains. Is there a better way than just buying a couple hundred patch kits?
Also, chain lube costs about $10 / 4oz. which is $320 / gallon. I realize that modern lubes have complicated formulas that balance penetration and durability. However, is there a bulk source of decent lube that is more reasonable. Or perhaps some alternative industrial lube that performs similarly?
Is there a way to buy vulcanizing cement or an equivalent product in bulk? I'd like to be able to patch a large number of inner tubes - over time, not all at once, so there is concern about it going bad.
I'm thinking along the lines of a cottage hobby doing simple repairs like patching flats and cleaning and lubing chains. Is there a better way than just buying a couple hundred patch kits?
Also, chain lube costs about $10 / 4oz. which is $320 / gallon. I realize that modern lubes have complicated formulas that balance penetration and durability. However, is there a bulk source of decent lube that is more reasonable. Or perhaps some alternative industrial lube that performs similarly?
Elmer's rubber cement and Valvoline. Don't mix up the two containers, or you'll have lubricated tubes and a sticky chain.
Is there a way to buy vulcanizing cement or an equivalent product in bulk? I'd like to be able to patch a large number of inner tubes - over time, not all at once, so there is concern about it going bad.
I'm thinking along the lines of a cottage hobby doing simple repairs like patching flats and cleaning and lubing chains. Is there a better way than just buying a couple hundred patch kits?
Also, chain lube costs about $10 / 4oz. which is $320 / gallon. I realize that modern lubes have complicated formulas that balance penetration and durability. However, is there a bulk source of decent lube that is more reasonable. Or perhaps some alternative industrial lube that performs similarly?
thank you, Brett
Dear Brett,
Eight ounce can of Rema patch glue with brush in cap, $9.95:
I'm on my third box of patches and the same can of glue.
Keep in mind that most bike shops just replace punctured tubes. A new bike tube is so cheap and quick that it makes more sense for a business than patching.
Also, chain lube costs about $10 / 4oz. which is $320 / gallon. I realize that modern lubes have complicated formulas that balance penetration and durability.
:-) Yep. And high tech frames balance rigidity and compliance! It's like magic!
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However, is there a bulk source of decent lube that is more reasonable. Or perhaps some alternative industrial lube that performs similarly?
Someone needs to sneak around the back of the Phil Wood factory and read the labels on the big 55 gallon drums. You know, the ones from which they fill the cute little "Tenacious Oil" bottles.
My guess is that they say "Chainsaw bar & chain oil [generic]."
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Is there a way to buy vulcanizing cement or an equivalent product in bulk? I'd like to be able to patch a large number of inner tubes - over time, not all at once, so there is concern about it going bad.
Also, chain lube costs about $10 / 4oz. which is $320 / gallon.
Hey, way hard requirements:
http://www.dickblick.com/zz239/03/ 8 ounces less than $4 This is like glue - man. Regular motor oil is great for a chain and costs a couple of bucks for enough to last the rest of your life.
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Is there a way to buy vulcanizing cement or an equivalent product in bulk? I'd like to be able to patch a large number of inner tubes - over time, not all at once, so there is concern about it going bad.
Take an old inner tube and cut it into patches. Use rubber cement from the office supply store. It's exactly the same stuff in the tube patch kits.
Also, chain lube costs about $10 / 4oz. which is $320 / gallon. I realize that modern lubes have complicated formulas that balance penetration and durability. However, is there a bulk source of decent lube that is more reasonable. Or perhaps some alternative industrial lube that performs similarly?
thank you, Brett
A home brew lube that is popular on another cycling forum is comprised of one part synthetic motor oil to 3 or 4 parts odorless mineral spirits. The OMS acts as a thinning agent and carrier to aid in the lube penetrating the chain. If you commit a full quart of oil, you can produce a gallon of lube for about $10.
Is there a way to buy vulcanizing cement or an equivalent product in bulk? I'd like to be able to patch a large number of inner tubes - over time, not all at once, so there is concern about it going bad.
I'm thinking along the lines of a cottage hobby doing simple repairs like patching flats and cleaning and lubing chains. Is there a better way than just buying a couple hundred patch kits?
Also, chain lube costs about $10 / 4oz. which is $320 / gallon. I realize that modern lubes have complicated formulas that balance penetration and durability. However, is there a bulk source of decent lube that is more reasonable. Or perhaps some alternative industrial lube that performs similarly?
thank you, Brett
I ride quite a bit on dusty gravel roads and have had good results with motorcycle chain lubes. Two that I have used successfully are Amsoil Heavy Duty Metal Protector and Maxima Chain Wax. They penetrate the links then dry to a waxy coating after 20 minutes or so that does not attract dust nearly as much as a wet lube. A can lasts for a long time on a bicycle.
