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I would like to thank you Amazon and Park Tool as I had to signal the fact my package was not delivered by the transporter despite it was mentioned the contrary on the site; thank you for having sent me another kit! I love it and it really worked on the two tires we had to fix. Very useful to have if you do not want to have to re-buy a tire just for a tiny hole: it is a must kit to have everywhere you ride with your bike. Moreover I think it is a great satisfaction to fix your bike yourself. In this kit you will find 6 patches of different diameter to fix different kind of leaks plus a tube of glue and a tiny, but useful sandpaper to make a good and clean job. everything is packed in a tiny box easy to transport with you as it fits the external pocket of a camel bag. Great and useful, a bikers must!!!!

I keep 3 brand new inner tubes in my house at all times, carry 1 spare tube in my saddle bag, but the security that these patches provide is unparalleled. Before my road bike handling at night was decent, I found myself rolling through debris and oversized NYC potholes. The first puncture I got was 2 blocks from my house when I was returning home (what luck!) and I quickly scampered home to patch it up with this kit. Here's what I did: 1) Rubbed the hole in my inner tube with isopropyl alcohol 2) Let it dry 3) Sanded the area around the puncture 4) Applied a thin layer adhesive 5) Waited until it was tacky (like applying a false eyelash, I've heard) 6) Applied the patch (leaving the plastic top layer on) 7) Reinstalled my inner tube and tire. This amazing little kit worked wonders a few days ago when a piece of metal got embedded in my tire and punctured the same tube again. Because of this little kit that fits so handily in my saddle bag, I was able to retain my inner tube and avoid using a new one, which saves me money in the long run. This kit is a must have! Please don't leave home without it!

I never experienced any issues with my tubes after using this patch

I had two bicycle tubes that leaked. I patched them with an old patch kit and they leaked as soon as i blew them up. I removed the old patches and sealed them up with these. They are thick and stretchy and have worked so far on both tubes. Be sure to scratch the area with the sand-paper like sheet, included. Also, use a thin layer of glue and let it dry for a few minutes before applying the patch, as per the instructions. It's a small kit, but there are several different sizes included.It fits nicely in my saddle bag. I probably should have rated the product with 5 stars. The only reason I didn't was because I think there should be a few more patches included. I hope this helps you make a decision if you are considering this product. It's good and I would recommend it to a friend. I might even get another one if I use up all the patches.

I wonder how long the glue will last before drying up? Time will tell.