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Slime Skabs Pre-Glued Patch Kit

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Item # 742967

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These pre-glued patches are super-sticky and adhere to your tubes instantly for quick flat tire repairs.

Skabs work on high-pressure road tubes as well as on mountain and BMX tubes
Patches come complete with scuffer; 6 patches per kit

Made in USA.

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Slime Skabs Pre-Glued Patch Kit Customer Reviews

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Slime Skabs Pre-Glued Patch Kit

2.1

(based on 8 reviews)

38%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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Sep

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Not worth your time

By n2y2

from Reno, NV

About Me Commuter

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Pros

Cheap
No rubber cement

Cons

Does not last
Leaks under high pressure
Poor Grip

Best Uses

Temporary

Comments about Slime Skabs Pre-Glued Patch Kit:

I chose this because of the compact size of the case and it did not need the tube of rubber cement.

Boy am I sorry that I ever used them. Everone of these I used deveoped a leak within a week. Then I had remove the patch, clean the adhesive from the tube and apply a good patch in its place. Worthless!

Jun

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Waste of time and money

By baprince

from Pittsburgh, PA

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Pros

None

Cons

Simply doesn't work
Wears Easily

Best Uses

None

Comments about Slime Skabs Pre-Glued Patch Kit:

I have used been unable to get the scabs product to fix a leak for more than 5 minutes. The glue simply isn't strong enough to hold the patch in place once the tire is re-pumped.

I would score this product a 0 if that was possible. This product is very disappointing.

Oct

2011

5.0

By tnodi

from Central New York

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Pros

Life savers

Cons

Best Uses

Temporary fix

Comments about Slime Skabs Pre-Glued Patch Kit:

I do a lot of riding(roady) and due to various reasons have had several flats lately. I carry at least one spare tube with me at all times. For unforseen events I have had a few occasions where these patches have gotten me home or to a bike shop to pick up a new tire/tube. These patches are by no means meant to hold up to long rides, meant to hold high psi, or meant to prevent you from spending another 8 dollars for a new tube. IMO I find it a bit silly that people have thought other wise. Really?

If you are running a hi-psi tire with a gouge and want something to keep the tire from pushing through pick up some plastic rim tape. The stick on type that was meant for running tubles. Very handy for saving expensive tires.

Nov

2010

4.0

Happy with Skabs

By Jo-A

from Boston

About Me Commuter

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Pros

Compact and instant fix

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Slime Skabs Pre-Glued Patch Kit:

I've used Skabs three or four times over several hundred miles and have been very satisfied. Unlike patches used with rubber cement, these work instantly, which is great when fixing flat on road (and I've had rubber cement evaporate - not reliable). Possibly slow leaking - have to pump patched affected tire weekly more than unpatched tire - but not sure if Skab is the cause.

Feb

2010

1.0

These don't work

By Carl I

from Bellevue, Wa

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Comments about Slime Skabs Pre-Glued Patch Kit:

These plastic patches lose their grip when the tube gets re-pumped, thus start leaking air. I always patch tubes and none of the plastic patches have held. Don't buy this product except as a one-time, emergency patch.

Sep

2009

1.0

Not for Skinny high pressure tubes.

By TVCbikes

from Franklin, TN

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Pros

Cons

Poor Grip

Best Uses

Comments about Slime Skabs Pre-Glued Patch Kit:

Patch only holds for a matter of hours under high pressure. May be good for mountain bikes or kids bikes, but will not grip at 100-120 psi.

Apr

2009

3.0

Cheap Fix!

By geodog

from Santa Fe

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Comments about Slime Skabs Pre-Glued Patch Kit:

I used these on a tube gash and so far has lasted several months of riding.
Worth a try I think!

Feb

2009

1.0

Save Your Money!

By rokuss

from Dallas, TX

About Me Casual Cyclist

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Pros

Cons

Patches are Plastic

Best Uses

Comments about Slime Skabs Pre-Glued Patch Kit:

The patches are made of thin plastic which only lasts a few days. Spend the extra money and get patches that are rubber. I didn't know that the patches were plastic until I took the tube out after it deflated after installing the skab.