Originally Posted by
TallRider
overlapping patches is fine.
patching 4 or 5 holes on a given innertube isn't worth the effort (compared to just using a new $4 tube) unless the process of patching tubes, or the fact of reusing, really scratches your back and gives you warm fuzzies.
When you have a 5sp IGH rear, the effort to pull the tube out of the mounted wheel and patch is far less than the effort to replace the tube.