Best (or at least good) Peel and Stick Patches?
It's very rare that I need one, but a recent bad experience has led me to this.
I carry one spare tube and self stick patches as a backup. I had never needed the patches until recently, when I had the unfortunate experience of suddenly hitting a nasty pothole and got pinch flats in both front and rear. The self stick patches just did not work. I roughed up the tube properly. I am looking for something better than what I have. The ones I used were from a large outfit who I will not name, but as a hint, has 3 syllables and starts with P. I know these are not permanent and I have all the tools at home for permanent patches...but on the road I want something quick to get me home. Suggestions? |
I have used Park brand with moderate success, only good to about 95 psi on a 23 mm tube
Additionally found that 2 year old some don't work as well, but will still get you by. YMMV |
I find the Park brand work pretty well. Not perfectly, but I am not often disappointed.
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Would patches work on pinch flats? Don't they usually tear the tube along a seam, leaving a longer and unpatchable "cut"?
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Originally Posted by bengreen79
(Post 17086129)
Would patches work on pinch flats? Don't they usually tear the tube along a seam, leaving a longer and unpatchable "cut"?
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If I run in to a situation where I have a flat and no tube, I tie the tube around the punctured area. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dnAv5_r-qNQ
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Originally Posted by t.braxt
(Post 17086245)
If I run in to a situation where I have a flat and no tube, I tie the tube around the punctured area. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dnAv5_r-qNQ
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Originally Posted by t.braxt
(Post 17086245)
If I run in to a situation where I have a flat and no tube, I tie the tube around the punctured area. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dnAv5_r-qNQ
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I appreciate the tip on tying off the tire. Any patches other than Park to suggest?
Anyone ever try scabs?? |
Originally Posted by 02Giant
(Post 17086268)
X2...I did this recently when I pinch flatted both tubes at the same time and only had one replacement tube with me.
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Originally Posted by Lazyass
(Post 17086833)
Done that. It blows actually riding with the tube knotted, you can feel it with every wheel revolution. MTB isn't so bad. Patches are a much better fix. I gave up on stick on patches long ago. One spare tube and 4-5 regular patches with a small tube of glue in the saddlebag is more than enough for any regular ride, for me at least. Doesn't take but a minute to put on a glued patch.
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Personally, I've never had luck with ANY peel and stick patches.
For me, it's just easier to carry two spare tubes. |
Tried Scabs. Worked well on 60 psi MTB tube, lost air overnight on a high pressure road tube.
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I had a Park Tool peel & stick stay fixed for the better part of a year.
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Originally Posted by Nachoman
(Post 17087236)
Personally, I've never had luck with ANY peel and stick patches.
For me, it's just easier to carry two spare tubes. |
Originally Posted by rpenmanparker
(Post 17087615)
Who said you shouldn't carry two tubes AND the patches?
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this one is good... real good
http://www.parktool.com/uploads/thum...84_800x700.jpg |
Ok ok. I will try the Park one. I agree the vulcanized ones are permanent and better, but for on the road repairs I want something quick, and the "glue" (really vulcanizing fluid) in the small tubes invariably is dried out.
Thanks for the replies. BTW for permanent patches, I like the Rema for patches and vulcanizing fluid. |
Originally Posted by datlas
(Post 17088044)
I agree the vulcanized ones are permanent and better, but for on the road repairs I want something quick, and the "glue" (really vulcanizing fluid) in the small tubes invariably is dried out.
Thanks for the replies. BTW for permanent patches, I like the Rema for patches and vulcanizing fluid. http://www.lezyne.com/images/product...r-smartkit.jpg |
I buy Rema patch kits, the ones with vulcanizing glue. I replace the glue tube every year.
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I usually carry a tube and some vulcanizing patches but it's very rare that patching isn't enough. I resort to a new tube if it's raining or mosquitos are swarming but normally I just patch the tube. I never use peel on patches. They only save about 5min and in the long run are not reliable.
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