Bike Bicycle Repair Rubber Tire Tyre Patch 48 Patches

I do a lot of riding here in SoCal, where there is a lot of thorns. Buying patches from a bike shop at $5 per box of 6 was getting ridiculous, so I decided to go bulk.This kit is just what the picture shows. The patches are of high quality and work well. The tube of glue has about three times the volume of what you get out of the smaller kits. However, I recommend buying the rubber cement in a canister separately to save the tube for trips.For patching bike tires, you won't go wrong here.

They're inexpensive compared to buying a kit from the local bike shop. However, I seem to get a fair number of patch failures over time and have to reapply patches. Also, while it's straightforward to get the patch off of the foil backing, there is also plastic on top of the patch. That is harder to get off. Little pieces of plastic tear off, and I have to pick at the remaining pieces to have a clean patch.

First of all, the product is sent from China(Hong Kong), so it'll take a few weeks to get delivered(Eachbid). So, be prepared to wait.The package includes 48 patches, each patches measures about 25mm x 35mm with a big tube of rubber cement (no sand paper included but I don't use it anyway).I waited to use it until I get a flat tire and the opportunity finally arrived. It works just like any other glue patches I have used in the past 30 years or so. I haven't use the included rubber cement, so I can't comment on that but the rubber cement in general works just as good as vulcanizing glue.It is a very cost effective way to repair flat tires as it is but here's a way to make it even more cost effective.* The size of patch is too big for the road tubes so cut it in half and cut the two corners off. It doesn't need to be feathered to work. Now you have 96 patches. I suppose half size patches works even for the MTB tubes.* The biggest draw back of the glue patch kit is the waste of glue and patches, specially if it comes with vulcanizing glue. Once the tube is opened, it will dry up in a few weeks and next time you need it, you can't use it, so the remaining patches will end up in the trash can. It is specially frustrating when you find it on the road getting flat. Rubber cement dries slower but it'll still eventually dry out. There's no way one tube will last for 48 patches. To use all the patches without waste, get a 8 oz. Elmer's rubber cement(school project glue) for about $3.-. Advantage of the glue comes in a can over tube is that you can replenish it when it starts to dry and gets thick by adding lighter fluid(Called Naphtha). This way, you can use the glue to the last drop. It's quite possible that the glue will outlast 48 patches.I must admit I'm a cheapskate and I keep using old tubes until 5 or 6 patches on them. So, I'm quite familiar with the issue and if it passes my test, I'm quite sure it will get approved by big majority of people who ride bicycles.I recommend it.See my uploaded photo taken after a half patch was used.Update(Jan-2020)It seems that the rubber of the patches are starting to degrade.Buying this type of products in bulk may not be a good idea.I still have the big majority of the patches left but I may have to throw them away and buy a new and small amount of patches again.

I'm the guy on my block that fixes the kids bikes and two of the patches literally came off. I was sure to follow the in closed instructions. I nor my kids are completely happy. I've used 7 of the 48

Price was right. Have not used the product as no flats at this point. Large quantity for the price . One needs to be patient with the shipping time but it is well worth it as usually you get only a few patches and glue for the same price or more.

Held up to 60psi no problem on my road trip. After getting a flat I would just take a file and rough up the spot around the puncture, put on some of the glue, hold the patch to the tire as tightly as my palms could for 10 seconds, then let it dry for 15 minutes (I skipped waiting a few times when I was in a rush and still had no problems.), pump up the tire and off you go. Just make sure to properly seat the tire bead all the way around so the tube doesn't slip out while you're pumping it up or you will pop your tire and won't be able to patch it. Wetting the around the tire bead can help. Just dip your finger in some water then run it around the rim.

"Just in case"! Wanted to have- in case I needed- or someone else!

These are promising. I did have one patch failure when I tried to replace a "glueless" patch with a glued patch. That didn't work but I don't think these patches are responsible.