Originally Posted by
Wogster
Patches aren't that hard. I just swap tubes, then I collect them up, and do a bunch at once. I have 3 to do now
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I totally agree with The
Wogster,
And just FYI would like to point out that if you're a dedicated cyclist who patches their own tubes, REMA (my favorite brand!) has patches available in boxes of 100, plus REMA glue (pretty much standard rubber cement, but in a handy can) and "rubber buffer" (to treat the tube surface prior to application of glue) as well.
Still, it's a good idea to keep a "kit" in your seat bag or other place on our bike, but save it for on-the-road punctures and use the REMA items noted above at home in your "bike shop" area or tool kit.
Rick / OCRR
PS: Probably not applicable to the OP or other newbee's.