Originally Posted by
BicycleAndBikes
I remember a time I had a problem with my front wheel and I really needed to get home in time since I was already getting late.
So without any tool am stranded and helpless.
People would just cycle past me and move ahead without getting concerned.
Lucky enough an old man who was doing his exercise rounds pulled over to check on me.
So you carry tools now?
Just curious, why do riders in need think it's the duty of the other riders to ask. Why does that rider in need not ask?
I myself ride by make eye contact but most seem to be smart enough to be self sufficient. If they do need something, they better speak up. If not, it must not have been that important.
Puzzles me that riders do things like spring for a $200 saddle take it on a first ride but can't spend $1 for an allen wrench. I have riders all the time approach me asking for a wrench to adjust their new saddles. It's annoying, having to unpack my bag to provide a tool they should be carrying. This happens once or twice a week.