Originally Posted by
colleen c
Are you using glueless patch? The best one I found is the Parker brand. I used them on my 700x23 tube with Hutchison tires running at 120psi which gets puncture all the time. I don't even bother replacing them with glue patch which I should.
When using glue patch, it is important to get the glue tacky before sticking the patch on. On 700x23 tubes, getting the edge to stick well is a little bit harder since some glue patch is slightly bigger than the surface area of the tube even when you lay the tube flat. You may have to work the edge back and forth until the glue set. Having the glue tacky before placing the patch will assist in getting the edge set and having the glue stick to the tube.
No, these seem to be basic glueless patches. Sorta like sticky Saran squares, so to speak. I've read the instructions but I've never been able to use these patches on my 700c tubes. I think I remember one successful patch when I was commuting on the MTB but I may have just sprung for another tube (especially since the 26" tubes don't require a special trip to the bike shop like my 700c ones. (Target and Wal-Mart sell a couple bikes that require a thinner 700c tire but don't sell the tubes for it? WTF?))
I'm gonna visit my LBS tomorrow and get a proper patch kit. And some better tire levers. And something else I'm sure. GAWD, it's like a candy store!
