First Flat Tire On The Trail
11-07-08, 12:00 AM
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First Flat Tire On The Trail
I had my first "up a mountain without a pump" episode. I wrote about it here:
https://martytime.com/stuff/?p=225
I guess I'll go back to slime??
https://martytime.com/stuff/?p=225
I guess I'll go back to slime??
11-07-08, 12:16 AM
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Still kicking.
This is why you carry a couple of spare tubes and remember to bring a pump/co2 inflator. Slime is evil.
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11-07-08, 03:43 PM
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Do you use a camelbak? If so, just carry a couple tubes and a mini pump as Dannihilator suggests, as well as some tire levers and a mini tool kit for field repairs(mine has an allen wrench assortment, a multi spoke wrench, a chain tool, a short length of chain, and a piece of Mr. Tuffy for tire tears). It may seem like a lot of stuff, but if you're ten miles from the trailhead it beats walking.
11-07-08, 07:58 PM
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Instead of adding a ton of weight to your wheels with stuff you don't need, get a pump, an extra tube or two and a patch kit.
I use a Topeak Morph pump, I carry two tubes and a patch kit. Being prepared is the best answer.
I use a Topeak Morph pump, I carry two tubes and a patch kit. Being prepared is the best answer.
11-07-08, 09:48 PM
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+1 for pumps and tubes. Suggest double sided cartridge and hand pump.
11-07-08, 10:15 PM
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If the gear is too heavy, lay off the twinkies, fatty.
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No flats here yet.... for those you who carry CO2s, how many 16gram cartridge does it take to fill, say a 26 x 2.0 at 40psi tube/tire? And how about using a Tuffy liner? Thank you.
11-07-08, 11:33 PM
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Tuffy Liners are the biggest scam going. They create more flats than they protect.
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11-08-08, 01:27 PM
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+1- I can't tell you how many flats I've fixed in the shop that were caused by Tuffy liners. Fortunately, removing them gives me a great source for tire boots. I just cut off a 3" section and carry it in my field repair kit in case I get a rip in my tire- instead of using a dollar bill or a powerbar wrapper.
11-08-08, 01:31 PM
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Congrats, you inspired me to finally get a spare tube and a tire lever to carry with me. Now if only my tailbone would heal up so I can go ride again...
11-08-08, 04:55 PM
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Just one my friend, just one. I wouldn't count on one cartridge filling two though...if you're that unlucky.
11-08-08, 04:57 PM
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Now I'm screwed tomorrow...maybe I'll ride with a tube.
