Originally Posted by
VegasJen
Ya, I don't patch any on the side of the road. Don't even carry a patch kit. I do carry a spare tube and if I get a flat on a ride, I swap out the tube and, depending on how far into my ride, head home. I bought one of those 4oz containers of rubber cement and I just cut up an old tube for my patches. I've had really good success with it over the last couple years. But I probably should carry a couple of those temporary patch kits, just for the off chance I get multiple in a ride. I've also heard about carrying a bill but I haven't actually done so yet.
I highly recommend carrying a
Park GP-2 pre-glued patch kit. It takes no space in your saddle bag, and if you ever get two flats on a ride (it happens! Ask me how I know!), you won't be walking home, or making The Call Of Shame.
The patches are great to get you home - I once had to use THREE patches!