Something handy if you have a bike
● Complete 4 in 1 set: 25mm / 30mm / 32 x 50mm size rubber patch, tire lever, metal file and 8mL glue
● Simple steps, following the direction, and you can fix the flat tire by yourself
● All tools in a 15 x 7.3cm box, portable to carry
● Suitable for mountain bicycle, road bike and so on
Free delivery and cashbacks apply.
I usually repair 3 or 4 tubes at once then throw the tube of glue out as it's alway stuffed by the time you go to use it again .
you should be using rubber cement and not 'glue' :P
…mine lasts at least a year after breaking it open
Wouldn't bother with the patch and glue method. THese work great without the mess http://www.wiggle.com.au/park-tools-puncture-repair-kit-supe…
Super popular for good reason
Completely agree. I used to just swap the tube out, thought I was saving time, tried these and you don't even have to remove the wheel.
I came here looking for an alternative to the glue and patch and that looks perfect.
I agree with you, but for a 5th of the price there is not that much mess using rubber cement.
I carry these too as a backup to carrying 2 tubes, but its been my experience these don't last long term, whilst I've seen traditional patches last the life of the tube. Also, you need to make sure that you put as much air into the tube as possible since these patches don't stretch at all.
What's the life span of these unused / unopened?
And the drying time?
@kwailo73: They can only stretch to the internal volume of the tyre. I've only ever had old patches come off (> 10yo stock).
I fix the puncture but put in the spare tube. That way the repaired tube gets some time to cure. And in reality, size #1 patches are what you use most (<15mm). The holes are usually that small that you can't see them, unless of course it's pinch flats (not running enough air in tyre). 2 nylon tyre levers. If you run schrader (car type) valves, you need a metal valve cap that has a valve tool on top - just keep it in the repair kit. And a spare tube of glue - if you use a tube once, it'll probably be dried out by the time you go to use it again.
4 in 1 Bike Tire
Sounds exhausting !!!
Im so deflated!
Code doesn't work for Blue version. Got white.
Tyre levers make good paint tin openers.
You need to include those mini gas bottle and the tool that uses it.
Was impressed to see my mate used it when we had a flat on the road. I was googling nearest bike store, and he had diagnosed the issue, found the hole, and repaired it… we were off in 10mins
get a good small pump - they never run out, and they are small. I use these, 90gm, comes with a hose so that you're not moving the valve stem back and forth. Fits presta and schrade. I actually carry the same but slightly higher volume pump on each of my motorbikes. I've had to use one often on the enduro bike.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/lezyne-pressure-drive-min…
Gearbest deals like the aforementioned - seems like you can only buy 1 unit at the special discounted price at a time. A second unit added to the cart goes in at full price.
But strangely, you can go create a complete separate order and repurchase a second unit at the discounted price.
Is this generally how GearBest deals work?
as im a true ozbargainer… I can confirm your observations
This does not work for the blue one, only the white.
The levers look pretty sharp.
I have one handy as a backup if I’d busted the replacement tubes on long rides
I can't imagine why anyone would buy something to stop their ride going down on them.
Dont you need a spanner to get your wheel off usually?
yeh….if you live back in 1981 maybe for sure! :D
these days on most bikes we have quick release and thru axles
Not mine! ;)
you should upgrade ;)
@franco cozzo: the problem with bikes is when you are starting out you don't want to spend too much, but that's when having a decent bike helps the most
@Jackson: too, too true…if you do have the inclination & aptitude to ride then id recommend investing in something reasonable within the first year or so. really gets you into your riding if you have a well maintained and reasonably kitted out ride…this of course is subjective and dependent on what you want to do , budget, commitment level etc
@franco cozzo: i recently got a second hand bike to ride to work but I am so flat out I can't imagine a) doing the extra work and b) spending the extra time. Kinda sucks cos even though my bike is old it's the first one that I have had that's the right size for me
It's not a biggy. you won't need huge spanners. Make sure the front is the same though. One bonus is nobody is likely to pinch your wheels :)
Hah! a dude with the handle of Franco Cozzo is definitely familiar with the 80's :)
You can patch a tube without taking the wheel off. It is a bit more fiddly, but it's prefectly possible.
You can patch a tube without taking the wheel off. It is a
bit more fiddly, massive pain in the ass but it's prefectly possible.
ftfy… :P
Nah, practice makes perfect. I used to ride a lot near building works and used to get punctures regularly from the crap that got dropped on the road. After a few months I got to the stage that I could find the puncture (usually from small metal slivers or screws), slip out the relevant bit of tyre, patch it and be on the way in under five minutes. It helps that it was a mountain bike though. A road bike with narrow tyres is harder.
I remember repairing a puncture to be a pain in the butt.
I am sure that plenty of ozbargainers will be buying this kit for when their girlfriend goes down on them :o
Woohoo saved 4c letting my debit credit card do the currency conversion😀
what cc you using if you don't mind me asking?
got one thanks, just got one from kmart last week for 5 bucks.rip off.
$1.26 with PayPal. Just wanted it for the glue….
Does anyone know where to buy non-evaporating ass-tonnes of rubber cement on the cheap? I have hundreds of patches (bulk buy on Chinese eBay seller) but never have the glue come flat time.
But saying that, one of the best investmentments I've made is the Mr Tuffy liners that goes between the tube and MTB tyre (before I found some discarded yet unused puncture-resistant tyres). I used to freak out every time I'd see glass on the road but with liners your main fear is anything sharp, thin metal. They're worth it even if they were to slow you down by 20% (I can't tell if they have an effect) since your stress is reduced by 90%. They can apparently slice tyres though.
That's very nice of you.
@franco cozzo: thank you so much for your helpful suggestion :)
no worries… ;)
thanx j4ckal…saw that but i couldnt be arsed bugging a mod/fixing it :P
@peterpeterpumpkin: i just grabbed these late last year…
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/5X-Mini-Bike-Bicycle-Tire-Patchin…
No working fo rme.
Says code not valid for this item.
I tried the white one
Same for me. Should have grabbed it last night.
only 35c more…
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Portable-Bicycle-Tire-Repair-Wre…
…heaps of these on ebay
says code not valid for this item, bugga
hot tip - just carry a spare tube and leave the repair kit at home for later.
having said that though it wouldn't hurt to carry this as well just in case you have two on one trip…