Originally Posted by
oldskoolwrench
Flat tires have nothing to do with tubes, tires, protection, etc... they're directly attributable to the Bike Gremlins that accompany all of us
on every ride, waiting to pounce and muck up a perfectly good ride. Good relations with the bike gods, and good karma in general help
alleviate the chaos and misfortune a puncture (or several) can create...
Alan

Regular offerings of ca$h to the Gear Gods, and the occasional sacrifice to N+1 help keep the Gremlins in check as well...