Patching tubes

[ghammer]

Hello Folks,

First off, kudos to the dudes who gave info about patching latex tubes. IT WORKED! Having a sacrificial dead tube makes sense, and we're good as new.
Now, as you know I patch my own tubes; I find it to be a therapeutic process. The thing is, I use a sheet roll of patch kit, then cut to size. I don't use those round ones that are available. So I went on Amazon and no success. I wonder if I buy those peel and stick patches from Park Tool, and instead of just peeling, I'd add glue too.
Question: anyone out there patching their own tubes? What do you use? I have glue, but am running out of my sheet roll of patch rubber. All suggestions welcome. Thanks guys!
G

[mcteague]

Many years ago I tried latex tubes and they failed many times so I stuck with regular tubes. A few months ago I decided to get a pair of Silca latex tubes and have had zero issues. I finally had a flat and researched how best to patch them. Without a latex tube to sacrifice I tried a Park patch, the stick-on type. I did clean the tube with alcohol first and just stuck it on. Two weeks, and many rides, later it is working fine.

Tim

[Dired]

AliExpress has some huge patch kits at silly prices.

[MikeD]

Rema patches and glue work for butyl and latex tubes. For latex, you can also cut a patch from an old latex tube, and use the Rema (or equivalent) cement.

[torelli]

I only use the Rema kit, and have used it on both latex and butyl tubes. Take your time and use enough glue to cover the entire patch. I also use tire lever end to smooth out the patch working inner to outer for complete adhesion. In fact I have patched both of my latex tubes from last year and they are fine

I have used the peel and stick but they seem to only work for emergency purposes, hence I only carry them as a back up if I flat my spare tube out on the road.

[MikeD]

A good read on tube patching https://yarchive.net/bike/inner_tube_patching.html

[kramnnim]

I use Rema patches and vulcanizing glue for butyl and latex. Didn't have as much success with latex tube patches on latex tubes.

[p nut]

eBay patches (x100). They’re the oblong ones I cut to size. Worked well on Vittoria latex tubes.

Then vulcanizing fluid from Autozone. 1 bottle = lifetime supply, it appears.

[martl]

Slightly OT as this is about patching, but after today's experience I can *not* recommend using foamy repair spray on a latex tubed Veloflex:

[m_sasso]

That tire was cooked long before you tried to repair it, always make sure your spare is in usable condition.

[martl]

Originally Posted by m_sasso

That tire was cooked long before you tried to repair it, always make sure your spare is in usable condition.

it isnt the spare, it was on the rim this whole season. performed very nicely until it blew up today in my car. The protector came off where it got in contact with the foam. What makes you think it was cooked?

[m_sasso]

Originally Posted by martl

it isnt the spare, it was on the rim this whole season. performed very nicely until it blew up today in my car. The protector came off where it got in contact with the foam. What makes you think it was cooked?

Ha ha, maybe the dried out side wall and the pealing tread. What is a protector? Base Tape?

[martl]

Black bit with the tread..

[Clancy]

I usually cut a Rema patch to size. Are Rema patches available in bulk by themselves, without the glue and sandpaper? The only ones I found on E-bay are the small round ones.

[David Tollefson]

Originally Posted by Clancy

I usually cut a Rema patch to size. Are Rema patches available in bulk by themselves, without the glue and sandpaper? The only ones I found on E-bay are the small round ones.

100-pack on Amazon, patches only.