Comments on: A Patch is a Permanent Fix

By: Bill Martin

Bill Martin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:18:42 +0000

Well I don’t know about permanent but glueless patches are hard core enough to use for other purposes. I used them on a ripped seat. The damn thing is still there after a summer and thousands of single track miles. I have also used them for frame protectors, these things are not for the weak.

By: Glueless patches belong in the garbage » Blue Collar Mountain Biking

Glueless patches belong in the garbage » Blue Collar Mountain Biking — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 23:18:07 +0000

[...] last post, A Patch is a Permanent Fix, is a good reminder. Patches are permant fixes for a tube. Do it right and it’ll last as long [...]

By: mtbTV

mtbTV — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 22:17:25 +0000

I think my record was something like 6 patches on a tube. I never really know until I pull out a tube and see all the patches!

By: Chad

Chad — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:25:45 +0000

A tube with a small puncture can be patched and used again very easily. But how about a sliced/snake bite type. I’ve tried patching those, and the soon just start to tear more. Had to be “reused” for something else. Something to think about.

By: KG

KG — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 19:56:12 +0000

I agree completely — I have a tube that I just put another “scab” on it. Its the 4th scab on this tube and it still holds air perfectly well.

I personally prefer the no-cement Slime brand “scabs” over the “old style” patches. They go on real quick and hold really well so far.