Glueless Patches
- Thread starter Darts
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They work, at least temporarily. I always carry them in addition to a tube, in case I get a second flat, or mess up replacing the tube and puncture it. Change the tube when you get home tho.
So, it is not a permanent fix like when I use the glue patches? I know a new tube is only $6-$7 but most times the hole on the old tube is no more than pin size.
Why not just carry a spare tube or 2 and a co2 inflator? You have to remove the tire, and at that point might as well just change the tube. It will take the same amount of time. Then use a patch kit to repair it at home. I always use the glue patch kit myself, so can't answer the glueless part. I'm sure its fine for a temp fix to get home though.
Glue patch kits are getting almost impossible to find. None at Canadian Tire or Wal-Mart and the pro bike shops would much rather sell you a new tube.
Try the automotive department. They sell plug kits for tubeless tires. I'm pretty sure I saw some patches there too. Or if can't find glue patches, just buy a pack of the glueless patches and some rubber cement. Smear some on the tube, then slap the glueless patch on. But really, why not just buy a box of tubes. They are pretty small and you can easily fit 2 in the back of your cycling jersey.
Agree. A new tube is only $6-$7. Looks like glue has gone the way of extinction.
The temporary patches are for exactly temporary situations. If you get a puncture on the road you can fix your flat tire without unbolting the tire from the bike, providing that you have the means to pump up the tire after the fix. Two years ago I had a puncture in my bike tire, I only had stick on puncture repair disc that only lasted a few days. One place where you can get the old style puncture repair kits is at the dollar store. most of the time they are all out by September because it is a seasonal item. I found a way to do the old style puncture repairs on the internet without a patch kit. In a pinch you can cut a small patch out of an old tire tube and glue it on with contact cement.
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