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on: January 22, 2017, 11:54:35 AM
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vermont
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Has anyone considered a DIY project with spent inner tubes. Has anyone sewn them into a fabric before? I have so many inner tubes lying around I would love to try something with them but not at the expense of weight or durability.
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Reply #1 on: January 22, 2017, 05:01:52 PM
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AZTtripper
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Location: Tucson, AZ
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« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2017, 05:01:52 PM » |
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I have an inner tube patch on the bottom of my seat bag. A frame I used had tight clearance and wore a whole in the bottom. Worked great.
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Reply #2 on: January 23, 2017, 07:11:01 AM
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bakerjw
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« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2017, 07:11:01 AM » |
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My wife got me a handlebar bag made out of recycled inner tubes. She got it for me for Christmas so that I'd have a handlebar bag for riding the tour divide. It's one of those times when someone means so well that you don't have the heart to even try to explain why it isn't a practical solution.
If you make a frame bag, you can probably sew inner tubes into locations where frame rub might be problematic.
One day before a ride on our tandem, I held it up to the handlebars and said "Hey with this on the bars, we can carry extra tubes and power bars." It is on the tandem and will likely remain there.
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Reply #3 on: January 24, 2017, 11:33:57 AM
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theTallMan
Location: Etobicoke, ON
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« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2017, 11:33:57 AM » |
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My wife got me a handlebar bag made out of recycled inner tubes......
.....One day before a ride on our tandem, I held it up to the handlebars and said "Hey with this on the bars, we can carry extra tubes and power bars." It is on the tandem and will likely remain there.
You possess a skill in pivoting a situation that will ensure you survive the tour and maybe even riding a tandem with your wife! |
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Reply #4 on: April 26, 2017, 06:39:25 AM
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Reply #5 on: May 01, 2017, 09:29:23 PM
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KittyOnMyFoot
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Location: California
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« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2017, 09:29:23 PM » |
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I make mine into bungee cords... I find hook ends laying all over the road in lost bungee cords or tie straps, cut the inner tube into the length that I want, pull it through the hook body, tie it in a knot, repeat on the other end, and by the time that wears out, the rubber is largely useless. Some cord hooks make it tough to feed the end of the tube through, in which case I'll slice the cord as needed. This recycles the inner tube and cleans up some litter at the same time.
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Reply #6 on: May 02, 2017, 01:10:41 PM
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flanagaj
Location: Dorset, England
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« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2017, 01:10:41 PM » |
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I made a chain stay protector with one. Looked pretty cool.
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Reply #7 on: May 02, 2017, 08:46:32 PM
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Reply #8 on: November 29, 2020, 12:02:55 PM
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bikelite
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« Reply #8 on: November 29, 2020, 12:02:55 PM » |
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Make 1 inch stretchy straps (voile strap killers) using side release buckles.
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Reply #9 on: December 08, 2020, 08:42:47 PM
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Reply #10 on: December 09, 2020, 01:22:30 AM
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esskay1000
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« Reply #10 on: December 09, 2020, 01:22:30 AM » |
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I made tie downs (or Voile strap killers as another reply said)
I had some snap 1" buckles from an old ripped backpack and they fit perfectly. Used Gorilla Glue on the female side and the male side just adjusts like a normal strap. They're strong as hell and work great.
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Topic Name: inner tubes
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Reply #11 on: January 03, 2021, 11:11:34 AM
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bikelite
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« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2021, 11:11:34 AM » |
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You could prob make more than one strap from an inner tube by cutting it in half lengthwise.
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Reply #12 on: March 01, 2021, 08:04:52 PM
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camnrtn
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« Reply #12 on: March 01, 2021, 08:04:52 PM » |
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Hey, coming late to the party, just saw this. I was thinking in the same vein a while back (wanted to make a seatpack or drybag) and contacted Beerbabe who makes these ( https://www.beerbabe.co.uk/). I asked a couple of questions and this was part of her reply: "I have not had a problem with the inner tube deteriorating. It will certainly fade when exposed to direct, hot sunlight. I have found the solution to this is treating the surface with clear shoe polish (widely available in sponge application form). I line the packs with used brewery malt sack (also a single use item) which helps to stabilise the sides of the pack. I think that you will find that most companies making frame packs will never guarantee total waterproofing if the pack has been stitched. Only if the seams are fully bonded will this not be an issue. The choice of zip is important. Waterproof ones are the best option. Bike lube can be used to help the zip from sticking. I would say that inner tube is not the easiest material to stitch. It took me around 6 months to finally sort doing it. Used banners are also a good material choice. Check out Green Guru in the US." hope that's a bit useful! |
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