Originally Posted by
nubcake
It is extremely rare that something happens to a bike that keeps if from being ride-able if you have basic mechanical skills are pay enough attention to make sure you have a couple spare tubes around.
Perhaps... in the USA. Took me bloody 3 months to get a new, working STI lever. Just an extreme example, but you understand - sometimes you just get stuck and need to let it sit for a while, ride the other bike.
