Are the puncture repair kit from Poundland any good?

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TheDoctor

Europe Endless
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The TerrorVortex
The poundland ones are fine IME.
The levers aren't too bad, but the spanner thing is very uncomfy to use.
I have seen ones with a dumbell / dog bone spanner in.

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They're better to use, but don't last long, as the spanner is made of cheese and can break.
 

thegravestoneman

three wheels on my wagon
I shall look for the black spur one as I like metal levers having had too many plastic ones snap on use and my beloved doesn't appreciate the bent spoons. I must also go and get a spare tub or two and some tub tape as I think I 'maybe' pushing my luck not carrying spares on my sunday ride.
 

mr_cellophane

Legendary Member
Location
Essex
Little Tesco ones for me. No spanners/levers, but they come in a handy plastic box. Great value if you get a 3 for 2 offer.
 

cycleman

Well-Known Member
The park patches are great as someone said previously, no glue or faffing around. Me personally if I'm on the road I just use spare tubes.
If I discover a flat when I'm at home the
 
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