🔧 TR-1C Tire & Tube Repair Kit by Park Tool Review

I was converting my bike to a road bike and was about to embark on my first long journey when I realized that I should probably be prepared in case of a flat tire. Glad I did! I literally had to use the levers and repair kit 2 days after receiving them! There are 3 levers included in the kit, but you only need two to remove the tire. I'd keep the third if either one ever breaks, but plan on only carrying two. The kit worked great - it was my first time doing it, I was alone and I've never seen…

The levers are made of quite strong material, probably won't break easily and they can remove the tire. I wasn't expecting much from the patch kit but they work pretty well. I patched a punctured rear tire on my road bike with one of the decal patches and pumped it up to 90psi. The tire stayed inflated and not leaking for a week (5+ miles daily). 4 stars because the lever is a little short and you have to use some force to go around the rim. Also, since I'm new to changing tires, I was…

Benefits: - Small size - Over 100psi - 6 pre-taped patches - Comes with 3 stackable tire levers Tire Thoughts: You're going to have a hard time with road bike tires Plastic tire levers. They are of good width and stiff but not sharp. Don't use the end of the hook and do it slowly. The patches are great. They are pre-processed so you don't have to mix anything. Simply peel, rub and then apply. They can withstand pressures in excess of 100psi. The patches are small and that's the way it is. The…

The week this product arrived a friend managed to get a splinter in his tyre. We went to his house and got the job done in 5 minutes. Here are the steps: - Turn the bike upside down and remove the wheel - Remove the tube from the tire - Find the puncture (you may need water or soapy water to help) - Sand down the area of the puncture that is needed to be patched, at least the size of the plaster - apply adhesive plaster. Be careful when you remove it from the backing because if you're not…