Originally Posted by
teachme
3 miles into my ride this morning and I pinched my rear tire on a turn. Still trying to learn to be proficient at changing/repairing a flat in the field. I'm equipped with a patch kit and CO2 cartridges. I bought one of those Topeaka CO2 Cobra triggers. It worked fine and I was able to ride home the 3 miles for a total of 6 miles.
My questions are: Does the tube need to be drained of CO2 and filled with air? And should the repaired tube be discarded in favor of a new one?
What kind of tires are you rolling on? When I went from 23's to bigger 28's, I noticed fewer flats.
As for your questions -
I let out the CO2 and refill the tire from my compressor - after I replace the tube. Im one of those who doesn't like patched tubes.