Are anchovy repairs permanent?

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Are anchovy repairs permanent?

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Okay RTTL Bike Posse - brand new rear tyre ( well, two rides old) - fuck off big piece of flint and I now have a 2 and bit mm hole. Mended on the trail with an anchovy - which is the first time I have used them. I made it home on it. Now I have used more Stats in it , it is holding air. Is it fit and forget - or replace?
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Re: Are anchovy repairs permanent?

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yeah seen many people have them for the life of the tyre. I've never used or needed one personally so no direct experience.
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Yes. A flint did for a WTB Vigilante on the front of my susser and took two anchovies to close it. Been there ever since, airtight and stable.
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Yes, they will out last tyre. Don't worry about it.
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