Puncture

[Bealz998]

I have had a few punctures and I have them all in different tubes and I used my top peak patches which you hold for 1min and now they seem to be leaking air out what others can I use as normal bike tube ones don't stick

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Price of in inner tube, I just bin them and use a new one

 

[jack smith]

Red Devils work great for me, I've never had an issue with them and have used them many times, your probably better off still sanding the area first though and flattening any seams as when air does tend to escape again with patches it's cause of the seam not being removed

 

[compo]

Price of in inner tube, I just bin them and use a new one

I am partly with Supersuperleeds. On the road change the tube. I always carry a couple, maybe even three on a very long jaunt. However, I don't bin the punctured one unless the hole is large. Take it home and mend it in comfort.

In response to the OP I am not sure what he means "normal bike ones don't stick". Personally I would get a decent puncture outfit from an LBS or Halfords (NOT the Pound Shop!!), and read up how to repair a puncture. Lightly sand around the hole, sparingly apply the glue then leave it for a few minutes. Peel off the silver foil from the patch and when the glue on the tube feels virtually dry to the touch apply the patch and firmly rub it down to ensure no air bubbles under it. Also, don't pump up the tube while it isn't inside a tyre for an hour or so after the repair.

I have never used glueless patches, but I still wouldn't feel happy with them. Irrational I know but there you go.

 

[ianrauk]

Patches work fine if you apply them properly.
They need to be applied the same as if you were patching with glue, except without the glue. ie as what @jack smith said above, you need to lightly abrase the area first, make sure it's clean and dry then apply patch. Smoothing any ridges. Then squeeze the patch for a good minute onto the tube and DO NOT inflate the inner tube outside of tyre.

Follow those simple rules and your patches will be fine and not leak.

I have patches on my innertubes going back 18 months with no leaks.

 

[Gravity Aided]

I have always had good luck with TipTop, good patches when applied properly.

 

[mrandmrspoves]

Personally I would get a decent puncture outfit from an LBS or Halfords (NOT the Pound Shop!!)

A month or so ago I ran some basic maintenance classes for a group of local cyclists, and one of the first things I taught was how to fix a puncture. Rather than use my good kit, I bought a couple of inner tubes and a couple of puncture kits from Poundland. Amazingly the kit included a lightweight spanner and some very stumpy Allen keys (and even some spare valve rubber for old Wood's valves!) - an jndicator crayon, chalk, a grater for the chalk, some sandpaper, and the glue and feather edge patches.......and the patches were very good. The group achieved 100 % air tight repairs.

 

[boydj]

Patches work fine if you apply them properly.
..................................... Then squeeze the patch for a good minute onto the tube and DO NOT inflate the inner tube outside of tyre.

Follow those simple rules and your patches will be fine and not leak .................]

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[compo]

A month or so ago I ran some basic maintenance classes for a group of local cyclists, and one of the first things I taught was how to fix a puncture. Rather than use my good kit, I bought a couple of inner tubes and a couple of puncture kits from Poundland. Amazingly the kit included a lightweight spanner and some very stumpy Allen keys (and even some spare valve rubber for old Wood's valves!) - an jndicator crayon, chalk, a grater for the chalk, some sandpaper, and the glue and feather edge patches.......and the patches were very good. The group achieved 100 % air tight repairs.

That's worth knowing. The ones I looked at in the Pound Shop had patches that seemed to be made from stiff plastic they were so rigid. Perhaps I just picked up one that wasn't in best of condition.

 

[Doyleyburger]

I have never carried repair kits, just 2 spare tubes in my saddle bag. Never had a puncture yet, (touch wood) but I'd imagine it'll be a lot quicker just to change the tube

 

[Peteaud]

I used a topeak patch today and all is well.

I give the area a little sanding, stick on in one hit, smooth and keep pressed between finger and thumb for a minute or so. I do carry a spare tube but today wasn't to cold or rainy so i fixed it on the spot.

 

[youngoldbloke]

I have never carried repair kits, just 2 spare tubes in my saddle bag. Never had a puncture yet, (touch wood) but I'd imagine it'll be a lot quicker just to change the tube

3 punctures - what then? It can happen.

 

[Peteaud]

3 punctures - what then? It can happen.

My record is 5

Any yes all different, 2 front and 3 rear.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

My record is 5

Any yes all different, 2 front and 3 rear.

My OH can match that... and was only carrying 2 spare inner tubes... so very glad for patches.

I prefer the lezyne ones from their smart patch kit. 6 patches, tyre boot and sander in a handy plastic case for £2.54 Normally a pack will last me a year except for the above day in question...

 

[Doyleyburger]

3 punctures - what then? It can happen.

The wife is on speed dial