Originally Posted by
MudPie
Even though they might not know how to use them, that's no excuse for them not to carry the basic items, and perhaps a more mechanically inclined cyclist would lend a hand and fix.
The problem is they don't know what they don't know. They have no idea what to carry that would allow an experienced mechanic to help them.
Originally Posted by
MudPie
I probably wouldn't feel too happy if I stopped to help someone who wanted to "borrow" my tube, my pump, my levers, my hands.... And have the same person smoke me up a climb because I'm carrying extra weight and he's riding a 15 lb rig.
Not going to happen. Anyone riding a 15 pound bike should have the ability to at least fix a flat. Or you can ignore their plight and be guilt-free.