Anybody ever had problems getting puncture patches to stick in hot weather?
I repaired a puncture today using a glueless patch, which lasted well for an hour of riding then I stopped at a cafe and left my bike in the sun. Just 30 seconds before I was about to leave it deflated rapidly as my patch had moved due to the glue melting.
Then back to the old style patches I just couldn't repair it afterwards. It seemed to be too hot for my glue to set!
Cant see it my self- i set fire to the glue before putting on a patch - sticks like shit to shoes
I had some trouble with a glueless park patch today as well...
What do they use in Vietnam?
trail_rat - MemberCant see it my self- i set fire to the glue before putting on a patch
??? you do what ??? 😯
Glue on - spread it about - strike a match and light the glue - burn off the solvent and make it ultra sticky - great for getting a patch to stick to the inside of a tire also.
Lighting the glue works well for the impatient.
I remember some patches melting off in 40 degree heat in Spain.
Bloody hell - every day is a school day and all that 😛
I repaired a puncture today using a glueless patch
There's yer problem. They never stay put.
Sounds like a tip I need to try - a lighter will be added to the toolkit!
There's yer problem. They never stay put.
...and inevitably go wrong in the heat, given they use a "glue" which doesn't cure and becomes more runny the hotter it gets.