Originally Posted by
gcottay
Your wife is right. Be sure to tell her so whenever the opportunity presents itself. She will appreciate her choice in marrying a man smart enough and confident enough to know when he is wrong.
My guess is that you are not comfortable with tire repair. A little practice will soon set that right.
Even if you don't flat you will find plenty of riders on the side of the road/path/trail grateful for your assistance.
This is an important point. Bike riders (especially older ones) form a community. You can benefit someone else if you're prepared to help them out in a pinch [flat].
One other thing, make certain that your wife is familiar with how to remove a wheel, tire, and replace a tube, remount, operate the pump and re-install. She may be out riding with friends one day when you're not there, and she can be the hero.
Good luck! Phil G.