Originally Posted by
spivonious
Not to hijack the thread too much, but I've never gotten a flat tire in my life. Granted, I only recently started riding again, but I estimate I rode about 200 miles a week as a teenager in all sorts of terrain. Consequently, I don't carry a spare on my commute. Am I tempting fate, or are flats caused by avoidable things in the road (broken glass, nails, sharp rocks, etc.)?
I don't recall ever having a flat in all the years and miles I rode around as a kid either. Unfortunately, whatever made me immune to flats as a kid has worn off.