Novara Patch Kit

Comments about Novara Patch Kit:

It's small, cheap, and does the job. I used two before I figured out the tire was damaged, so the tube would keep getting flats. It worked every time. Carry one, and have a spare at home.

Comments about Novara Patch Kit:

This patch kit is light weight and doesn't take up a lot of room in my seat wedge. The patches hold forever but if you're on the road and have to patch you're going to have to wait about 5-10 min. for the cement to dry properly. After that it will last a long time. Some folks have trouble with patching because they forget to sand the area where the patch is going to go. Rubber tubes have a slick surface and the patch, even with cement, is going to fail if the tube is not sanded.

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Had in my saddle bag for a year (luckily never had to use it since I usually carry a spare tube) went to use it today and found the glue was completely dried out. It looks like the sand paper inside had rubbed the tube of clue to the point it made a hole in it. Sort of weird considering I never even opened the plastic box it all came in until today. Was unable to patch my tire and had to walk a few miles home. NOT FUN AT ALL

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Not really a lost art, most of my bike friends do their own patching. Not hard to do, but you do need a few minutes to let the glue dry properly. If it is sunny, hold the smeared on glue in the sun and it will dry faster. I only apply glue to the tube, not to the patch. Most of my patch repairs take place in my garage, I always carry a spare tube when I ride which make for a quick change. But I always carry a patch kit like this one, just in case. Once you have done it a couple of times, it takes about five minutes to repair a tube. These little kits should be in every bikers kit.

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When I first started cycling I thought you had to buy a new tube everytime you got a flat. Well I wised up and got this patch kit. It makes small to medium sized holes like they were never there. I've patched the same tube in 3 different places and holds air like new! Saves a ton of money on new tubes. I assume most patch kits are the same, but this one works very well.

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I get several punctures every month parakarting on grass. I have patched many tubes and unless you use quality patches and vulcanizing adhesive they won't last more than a couple of outings. This kit works very well, but you must follow the steps easily found on the internet.

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Patching (like others on the internet have said) has become a lost art. Learning how to patch properly takes a bit of practice and knowledge (although I got it right on the first try). Spend some time online searching for how to properly patch, and you will be able to get a like-new tire! I've tried the Park Glueless GP-2, but they slowly leak (about 30psi/wk). This Novara patch kit has kept the pressure in my road bike at the same pressure for over a week--the tube works like new.

Note: Don't! use too much glue! Apply three thin layers on the patch, and one on the tube; spread on an area larger than the patch. Let each layer of glue mostly dry before adding another. When the glue is tacky and not notably wet, stick patch on tube, press together w/o moving the patch for 5 minutes--and wait, patiently, for a few hours before you peel off the plastic backing. If you did it right, the patch should stick firmly and should not have any orange edges folding up. [And a different note: I personally feel the sand paper is too rough, and swapped it with a piece from the GP-2 kit]

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Tire patches, and the skill to use them properly, are one of those dying arts. However, a properly patched tube will run for ages. A patch kit can save your cookies if you are miles from home and without a spare tube (like flat #2 in a long ride). This kit works well, has a variety of patch sizes (a plus), is small and light to carry. The only thing I would add is worded instructions (since most people don't seem to know how to patch anymore) and tire liner bits (to avoid a pinch flat after a puncture). I've supplemented my little kit with slivers of dollar bills to remedy item 2.

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I'm not sure why anyone considers this a good product. I tried patching a bunch of tubes at home with this kit- not only is the glue highly toxic, but the patches don't stick! Glad I didn't have to find out the hard way (on the road) that this is an inferior product.

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There is A LOT of goathead thorns out here and I was constantly getting flats. Eventually, I got myself a pair of pre-loaded sealant tubes (Specialized Airlocks). My tubes will usually seal when punctured, but once in a while, I'll hit a really big thorn and it'll go flat. This patch kit works just fine and has saved me many times while out in the middle of nowhere.