Originally Posted by
breakaway01
Torn tire: a folded dollar bill will work in a pinch as a boot
Remember: boots only work if the bead is still attached to the sidewall. The last major tire problem I had involved the bead separating from the sidewall. Only way to fix it was with a new tire, which I didn't have. Luckily, I was on a training ride rather than a tour. Pushed the bike 1.5 miles to get back into cell phone range, then called for a ride home. These days, I carry a spare tire on tour...