Originally Posted by
BigPolishJimmy
Can the classic 'Snake Bite' of a pinch flat be patched? I swear I read somewhere that It can't, but that seems silly. Also, DRietz, postage to Northern California from Michigan would be silly for old Schrader tubes, but I got 2 Presta in there too. I'm leaning toward the batch patch session, scuff up a bunch, put on the glue and work while it sets up. clamp the tube and patch between some scrap wood with a C-clamp so I don't have to hold it forever... wonder if that would work.
I've patched lots of snake bites without any trouble. Frequently the two holes are close enough together that they can be covered with a single patch.
I've never seen the need for extended clamping. Just be sure to let the glue dry long enough, then put the patch on, squeeze it for a few seconds and roll up the tube to put it in your bike bag as a spare.