non glue patches?
07-19-16, 10:47 PM
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non glue patches?
currently, I have 2 tubes and 2 co2 cartridges in the saddle bag for flat repair. to me, that's the optimal option for training rides. lately, I've been thinking about carrying patches, because what if.. WHAT IF I use up both my tubes and cartridges, and i'm stuck out in the middle of the road, with my dick in my hand? I could bring some non glue patches that take up almost no room, and a small pump, which I can carry in a jersey pocket when I'm going solo.
any recommendations on non glue patches that work well? do they need to be peeled off and replaced with real rubber patches with vulcanizing glue when they get home?
any recommendations on non glue patches that work well? do they need to be peeled off and replaced with real rubber patches with vulcanizing glue when they get home?
07-19-16, 11:31 PM
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I have never gotten them to work but some have...
The tube has to be very clean and the adhesive/sealer on the patch is sensitive to heat and cold. Heard of a guy using super glue to stick them on...
I just carry around a little ChiCom vulcanizing flat fix kit with an added razor blade, alcohol pad and tooth pick.
Light weight, disposable, cheap...
(the quest for flat fix devices and kits go on.. we are forever seeking the perfect light weight, instantaneous flat fix...)
Knew a guy who just tapped his stick-on patches to the outside of a small Lazine pump... Don't know if he ever used um...
The tube has to be very clean and the adhesive/sealer on the patch is sensitive to heat and cold. Heard of a guy using super glue to stick them on...
I just carry around a little ChiCom vulcanizing flat fix kit with an added razor blade, alcohol pad and tooth pick.
Light weight, disposable, cheap...
(the quest for flat fix devices and kits go on.. we are forever seeking the perfect light weight, instantaneous flat fix...)
Knew a guy who just tapped his stick-on patches to the outside of a small Lazine pump... Don't know if he ever used um...
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07-20-16, 05:02 AM
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07-20-16, 05:34 AM
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Frankly, a couple rectangles of a good duct tape stuck to wax paper will work as well as those glueless patches, with the added advantage that you can wrap them fully around your tube to get even better hold. Both will "get you home", but not much else.
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07-20-16, 07:46 AM
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+1 for Park tool patches.
I had one on a tube for over 1 year before it failed.
This is a temp fix, it should be repaired with a reg. patch kit.
I had one on a tube for over 1 year before it failed.
This is a temp fix, it should be repaired with a reg. patch kit.
07-20-16, 09:44 AM
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The Park patches work for me and have always held for at least a year as well. This is usually enough time for me to get home and (remember to) replace with a vulcanizing patch.
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I haven't successfully gotten patches onto a road tube yet. Wider tubes, like my commuter uses, yes. I'm sure it's user error. I have to do it so infrequently
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For longer rides out in the country, I carry the Park patches mentioned above and never had an issue. They are meant for temporary usage, but I have gone an extended period of time before without any issues.
I also carry the Park boot kits as have had side wall failure and these meant I could ride home vesus making the walk of shame for help.
I also carry the Park boot kits as have had side wall failure and these meant I could ride home vesus making the walk of shame for help.
07-20-16, 11:36 AM
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I've used the Park patches maybe 4 times in 5 years, and only one failed. I never rely on them as my primary go-to for punctures, they are option #3:
1. New tube or patch existing tube w/ Rema patches & Rema cement, depending on weather, time constraints, solo vs. group/team ride, etc.
2. (Same as above)
3. Park GP-2 Patch
4. Beg from other cyclist
5. Phone for ride
I've never been past option #3.
1. New tube or patch existing tube w/ Rema patches & Rema cement, depending on weather, time constraints, solo vs. group/team ride, etc.
2. (Same as above)
3. Park GP-2 Patch
4. Beg from other cyclist
5. Phone for ride
I've never been past option #3.
07-20-16, 11:42 AM
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I've had really good luck with these:
Just make sure to closely follow the directions. The back of the directions is a handy tire boot too!
Just make sure to closely follow the directions. The back of the directions is a handy tire boot too!
07-20-16, 11:46 AM
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I keep a few glueless patches in my saddle bag as well, just as back-up, to my back-up.
But I've never had great luck with glueless patches.
But I've never had great luck with glueless patches.
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Don't know about that... I use these and have one patched tube still going strong after 1k(+/-) miles.
07-20-16, 03:55 PM
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Don't know about that... I use these and have one patched tube still going strong after 1k(+/-) miles.
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07-20-16, 04:41 PM
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IMHO they are not worth the hassle. You can get a bag of little tubes
of glue on fleabay for next to nothing and they take very little room.
Get the patches there as well.
of glue on fleabay for next to nothing and they take very little room.
Get the patches there as well.
07-20-16, 05:20 PM
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I just stick a little box of glue & patches in my kit. If I'm going to the trouble of patching a tire (after the two spares are gone - hey it happens!) then I might as well do it right. At that point, 5 min. delay isn't going to kill me.
07-21-16, 06:13 PM
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I have the park patches in my saddle bag as a backup. I also carry a spare tube as a first choice.
I have used the patches and really haven't had any issues with them holding either.
They are so small and light I"m more afraid of losing them in the bag, than worried about carrying around extra gear.
I have used the patches and really haven't had any issues with them holding either.
They are so small and light I"m more afraid of losing them in the bag, than worried about carrying around extra gear.
07-21-16, 06:21 PM
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currently, I have 2 tubes and 2 co2 cartridges in the saddle bag for flat repair. to me, that's the optimal option for training rides. lately, I've been thinking about carrying patches, because what if.. WHAT IF I use up both my tubes and cartridges, and i'm stuck out in the middle of the road, with my dick in my hand? I could bring some non glue patches that take up almost no room, and a small pump, which I can carry in a jersey pocket when I'm going solo.
any recommendations on non glue patches that work well? do they need to be peeled off and replaced with real rubber patches with vulcanizing glue when they get home?
any recommendations on non glue patches that work well? do they need to be peeled off and replaced with real rubber patches with vulcanizing glue when they get home?
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