User submitted reviews
Review by Dancelli013
This is my primary fix for on the road flats. Works well and fairly easy to apply. I have run a tube patched with one of these for over 1,000miles.
Review by Bob
Awesomeness in a small package
Review by Anonymous
An effective fix. No glue to dry out find the leak and patch it. Your on the trail in no time.
Review by Jeffd
I hope i never have to use them but i bet they work great and for the price why not be ready.
Review by Anonymous
I can't believe that I was still using the old patch-and-glue repair kits when these kits cost so little. I'll never go back, this kit has saved me on the trail a couple of times now.
Review by bill
Very compact. Easy to apply. I've been using these for years and they usually hold up for almost a year, at that point the glue breaks down and it begins to leak again. By the time a 4th leak is repaired, the 1st will break down.
Review by Anonymous
Easy no mess, no dried up tube of glue to worry about. No brainer and works perfectly. I love these.
Review by Anonymous
Hey a patch set is super cheap compared to replacing tubes for ten bucks whenever you get a flat from a nail or thorn or glass or whatever.
I like the fact you don't have to carry a glue tube with these.
I've been riding a patched tube in a 25mm tire now at 100-110 psi for about 2 months now and have had no problems at all.
Everyone should have a patch kit!
Review by Marker5280
Carried the small patch kit with glue tube for the longest time. Even though many times the glue in the tube had evaporated away. Had bought some of thes patches for 'just in case'. Well, just in case did come on a long ride, and these patches performed great! Easy to prep tire and apply. No issues with patch peeling off or not sticking. I'm a convert! I've ditched my old patch kits, and have gone solely to these. Smaller and lighter in your repair kit, and they do what they're supposed to. What's not to like?
Review by thandoko
Compact, light, easy to use, and it works! You shouldn't leave home without it.
I've never used the glue but I'd imagine it'd be more cumbersome. This is a great patch that'll get you back on the road in no time.
Review by B-Man
Glue always dries up after opened, glueless is the only way to go, tried Slime's didn't work that well these seem better.
Review by mrhrisd
does a great job on covering holes I like it
Review by Anonymous
Hope i never need them , but will review them if I do.
Review by Anonymous
They work and take up very little room in a seat bag.
Review by froze
Everyone here reviewing these patches love them, and so do I. These patches you either love them or hate them, the haters simply do not know how to use them. I've been using them for about 20 years and never once had one fail except on latex, they will not work on latex tubes. Like a reviewer said they work as a permanent patch, I've rolled on tubes with as many as 13 glueless patches, and some of those patches were 5 years old. I don't buy a new tube just because it has a patch, that's a waste of perfectly good tube, I just keep patching the tube until the tube is shot from either near decay, or the valve has some sort of issue, or I had to put a patch on top another due to a second strike in the same area which is rare.
The advantage to these patches is the ability to just buff the tube with the included buffer an area slightly larger then the patch will cover, then forget the step of gluing and waiting for it to set up which could take a couple of minutes, press the patch on hard for about 20 seconds and re-install the tube, and your good to go in less time then glue on patches.
These patches are also very thin and light, you won't feel the patch on the tube while riding.
Review by Anonymous
These work surprisingly well, out of 3 uses (on 3 different bikes - 2 road, one mountain), all have been good repairs with no significant air loss afterwards. I figured they'd be good for a temporary repair and that I've have to replace the tube later, but I found that the repair was permanent and I'm still riding on the repaired tubes.
Review by Anonymous
Small size leaves no excuse not to have it along. The patches work great for getting you home, when I always put in a new tube. I'm not sure how well they work long-term.
Review by Anonymous
For years I rode my Gary Fisher Wahoo everywhere I went. I'm convinced there is no such thing as a convenient time to get a flat tire. With these patches in my pack, I am able to get back on the road, including pumping and everything, within literally 5 minutes of the tire going flat. For the price and convenience, it can't be beat. If applied correctly, it will last virtually forever as a permanent fix. I've only ever had one patch fail.
Review by Lotek7
For most of us flats are an inevitable part of cycling and we only carry one spare tube. There have been a few occasions where I have needed this product and it did get me home. Not hard to use if you take your time and find the correct spot to apply the patch. Remember to carefully inspect the tire internally and externally or you start all over again very shortly. Make sure to use the sandpaper that is included so the patch will adhere better. All of this takes patience and time . Hopefully along with this kit you brought both!
Review by UTcyclist
I keep these in my saddle bag for use in the rare instance I experience more than 1 flat on a ride (I carry 1 spare tube, plus these instant patches). Provides great peace of mind knowing I am self sufficient and can always get home.