Originally Posted by Rashiki
Oh. One more thing. I know that it is most desirable to allow these glued patches to dry on the tube for a few days before using the tube again, but is it possible to use these Rema glued patch kits while out on a ride? Do they hold well enough that you would be able to ride on that tube after patching it right then? If not, and you had to use glueless (pre-glued) patches, what brand would you recommend just to get you home? Thanks.
I can't remember ever seeing a properly glued patch job that failed. I can't say the same for the glueless ones. If you're a real man, you probably haven't read the directions. They say to clean the tube, apply the glue and wait 5 minutes for applying the patch. 5 minutes waiting for the glue to set can seem like a real long time when you're sitting along the side of the road. Other than that, you're good to go. There's no need to wait a few days.
There are some kinds of flats that can't be repaired with a patch. You can have a valve stem tear or a tear at the base of the valve stem or even a valve failure. Those are all good reasons to carry a spare tube and save the patching for a rainy Saturday at home.