First flat tire - repair kit help? (Page 2)

It's safe to say I flat much more often than you do.

This could be for a multitude of reasons. Tires, distance, speed, rims, road condition, temperature, etc. a lot of variables. I've actually never had a patch fail. not once. again this is why i emphasize vulcanizing patches. the patch area is as strong, likely stronger, than an un-patched area.

3 flats in 6 years is absolutely incredible.

I'm probably similar to most...  But a patch is my LAST resort.  And in fact, I probably can't use it much because I have two tubes and only 2 CO2's.

I have the sticker type, but they only last about 20 miles.  As for using them, I lick the tube (yeah, gross, but in an emergency) and clean the area with my jersey.  I also use the provided sandpaper to scrub the area.  I try to get it as clean as possible before using the sticker.

Also, when I get home, I will just replace the tube.  I also let out all the CO2 and replace with air.

ETA:  When my rides get to 4+ hours, I also throw in a 3rd tube and CO2.  Nothing worse than getting only 4 hrs of a required 6 hr ride and have to cut it short.  If I'm going to be out there that long, I want to get in my required time.

Edited by Kido 2012-10-25 12:24 PM

Yeah, I know. I ride with a friend who went through a stretch where he flatted every time we rode. I guess his tires were just a magnet for glass.

I'm probably due for a long stretch of multiple flats a ride in the near future.