Alternative puncture repair (cycles)

[Dogoid]

Earlier today on the way out i noticed i had a flat, and of course i discovered i had lost or thrown out the patches to repair it. I use the bike everyday so i need it, and instead of hiking to a bike shop i decided to quick fix it using a cut out patch from a old tube and super glue.

i had doubts about this as super-glue is brittle and doesn't flex ,so i assumed this kind of cheap repair would reveal itself to be a complete waste of time, well no, i have rode 8 miles and its still going strong, and i will leave it until i need to repair it again.

maybe i have discovered a almost free method of tube repairs? considering it costs me near a fiver for patches and glue { halfords sold em separately ,}

 

[tom_e]

Cant see a problem sticking with the cut up old tube as patches but Id definately get some of the proper glue, I cant see super glue lasting a very long time

 

[etom]

i just use some patches were you just stick them on job done no glue or messing about much better (they work great as well not had one fail or fall off or anything)

 

[PhillyDee]

I always carry new inner tubes. Considering the last flat I had was actually explosive (Tyres are ran at 85PSI) and blew the inner tube to smithereens! I never used to until I was left with a bike with a flat tyre 5 miles from anywhere and had to carry it back with me.