{"product_id":"speed-patch-24x35mm-each","title":"Speed Patch 24x35mm Each","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"62\" data-section-id=\"168jo8d\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e Self-vulcanizing tube patches (what that actually means)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"226\" data-start=\"64\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"97\" data-start=\"64\"\u003eSelf Vulcanizing Tube Patches\u003c\/strong\u003e are \u003cstrong data-end=\"132\" data-start=\"102\"\u003epre-treated rubber patches\u003c\/strong\u003e that bond to your inner tube without needing separate glue (or with glue already integrated).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"231\" data-start=\"228\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"253\" data-section-id=\"qjfkcm\" data-start=\"233\"\u003e How they work\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"280\" data-start=\"255\"\u003e“Self-vulcanizing” means:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"456\" data-start=\"281\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"333\" data-section-id=\"48fwdc\" data-start=\"281\"\u003eThe patch has a \u003cstrong data-end=\"333\" data-start=\"299\"\u003echemical layer already applied\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"456\" data-section-id=\"17z95mc\" data-start=\"334\"\u003eWhen pressed onto a prepared tube, it \u003cstrong data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"374\"\u003ebonds to the rubber\u003c\/strong\u003e (similar idea to traditional vulcanizing, just simplified)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"479\" data-start=\"458\"\u003e Some versions are:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"571\" data-start=\"480\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"525\" data-section-id=\"1kvzuqx\" data-start=\"480\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"508\" data-start=\"482\"\u003eTrue glue-less patches\u003c\/strong\u003e (peel-and-stick)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"571\" data-section-id=\"bbnm3l\" data-start=\"526\"\u003eOr \u003cstrong data-end=\"571\" data-start=\"531\"\u003epatches with built-in adhesive layer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"573\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"608\" data-section-id=\"16a4ff4\" data-start=\"578\"\u003e How to use them properly\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003col data-end=\"799\" data-start=\"610\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"632\" data-section-id=\"yzobq0\" data-start=\"610\"\u003eFind the puncture\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"671\" data-section-id=\"10g1678\" data-start=\"633\"\u003eRoughen the area (very important)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"698\" data-section-id=\"cvbi4x\" data-start=\"672\"\u003eClean\/dry the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"730\" data-section-id=\"1ijw768\" data-start=\"699\"\u003ePeel backing off the patch\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"766\" data-section-id=\"1tx3bci\" data-start=\"731\"\u003ePress firmly for 30–60 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"799\" data-section-id=\"p115hb\" data-start=\"767\"\u003eWait a minute, then inflate\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"804\" data-start=\"801\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"816\" data-section-id=\"noawdn\" data-start=\"806\"\u003e Pros\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"950\" data-start=\"818\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"874\" data-section-id=\"1296u0\" data-start=\"818\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"843\" data-start=\"820\"\u003eFast and convenient\u003c\/strong\u003e (great for roadside repairs)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"892\" data-section-id=\"v2aacj\" data-start=\"875\"\u003eNo messy glue\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"922\" data-section-id=\"9es5je\" data-start=\"893\"\u003eCompact and easy to carry\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"950\" data-section-id=\"18536tr\" data-start=\"923\"\u003ePerfect for emergencies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"955\" data-start=\"952\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"993\" data-section-id=\"1qvrqag\" data-start=\"957\"\u003e Cons (important reality check)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1181\" data-start=\"995\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1036\" data-section-id=\"mpddgm\" data-start=\"995\"\u003eNot as strong as glue + patch systems\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1116\" data-section-id=\"v117my\" data-start=\"1037\"\u003eCan peel off under:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1116\" data-start=\"1061\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1078\" data-section-id=\"pr456r\" data-start=\"1061\"\u003eHigh pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1089\" data-section-id=\"1mrg3hs\" data-start=\"1081\"\u003eHeat\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1116\" data-section-id=\"1o42303\" data-start=\"1092\"\u003eWet\/dirty conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1181\" data-section-id=\"1eizkhs\" data-start=\"1117\"\u003eLess reliable for:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1181\" data-start=\"1140\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1159\" data-section-id=\"6cwxtk\" data-start=\"1140\"\u003eLarge punctures\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1181\" data-section-id=\"1khkq00\" data-start=\"1162\"\u003eLong-term fixes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1186\" data-start=\"1183\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1210\" data-section-id=\"xffkar\" data-start=\"1188\"\u003e When to use them\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1228\" data-section-id=\"p493va\" data-start=\"1212\"\u003e Ideal for:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1303\" data-start=\"1229\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1258\" data-section-id=\"1i3wook\" data-start=\"1229\"\u003eQuick fixes during a ride\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1283\" data-section-id=\"12g3jvc\" data-start=\"1259\"\u003eBackup repair option\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1303\" data-section-id=\"15xjafu\" data-start=\"1284\"\u003eSmall punctures\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1325\" data-section-id=\"hy5zi9\" data-start=\"1305\"\u003e Not ideal for:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1436\" data-start=\"1326\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1347\" data-section-id=\"1ya00ak\" data-start=\"1326\"\u003ePermanent repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1386\" data-section-id=\"1qvoey4\" data-start=\"1348\"\u003eBig cuts or “snake bite” punctures\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1436\" data-section-id=\"1kttrir\" data-start=\"1387\"\u003eHigh-performance riding (MTB, road at high PSI)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1441\" data-start=\"1438\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1477\" data-section-id=\"djej87\" data-start=\"1443\"\u003e Compared to your other items\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1607\" data-start=\"1479\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1547\" data-section-id=\"sdw69k\" data-start=\"1479\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1515\" data-start=\"1481\"\u003eRed Sun solution + patch strip\u003c\/strong\u003e → strongest, long-term repair\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1607\" data-section-id=\"4k9vup\" data-start=\"1548\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1578\" data-start=\"1550\"\u003eSelf-vulcanizing patches\u003c\/strong\u003e → fastest, most convenient\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1623\" data-start=\"1609\"\u003e Best setup:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1624\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1626\"\u003eCarry self-vulcanizing patches on rides, use glue patches at home\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1696\" data-start=\"1693\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1715\" data-section-id=\"3ajuo3\" data-start=\"1698\"\u003e Bottom line\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1751\" data-start=\"1717\"\u003eSelf-vulcanizing tube patches are:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"1832\" data-start=\"1752\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1832\" data-start=\"1754\"\u003e???? \u003cem data-end=\"1832\" data-start=\"1757\"\u003eQuick, convenient emergency fixes—not the most durable long-term solution\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1934\" data-start=\"1834\"\u003eThey’re absolutely worth having—but don’t rely on them as your only repair method if you ride often.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"SPEED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48116339048670,"sku":"I04","price":1.5,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1242\/8790\/files\/22956_image-032fc098-9dcf-4a0d-9594-103db3303577-580x.webp?v=1776334602","url":"https:\/\/online-bicycle-shop.co.za\/products\/speed-patch-24x35mm-each","provider":"Online Bicycle Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}