Originally Posted by
rholland1951
I find that I mostly find sharp objects embedded in the tread by touch, rather than by sight; then it's time for the pliers...
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One suggestion I have read is to use a cotton ball to drag along the inside of the tire to snag on any irregularities, though I too use my finger.
There is a current thread on the Commuting Forum about repairing flats, more about the circumstances rather than the techniques,
Flat tire on the way to work. I cited some circumstances
myself, and tried to find
jimmuller’s post about using AAA Road Service (though his breakdown was mechanical); some posters did want to call and wait for a ride.