Originally Posted by
roadwarrior
It's hilarious watching people trying to get the last 30 pounds of pressure into a tube so they don't enjoy a pinch flat. Especially when it's 100 degrees outside.
CO2 is convenient and fast.
"Oh no, I have to sweat and make some effort for about 60 seconds before I can get back on my bike and sweat for another hour of riding. This is too much inconvenience for me."
I can see the benefit of CO
2 in a race, TT, Tri or other event where an extra 60-90 seconds can make the world of difference. Even on a fast, no-wait group ride I'm sure it'd be worthwhile. But the day you have your (C+1)th puncture (where C=no of cartridges you're carrying) on, say, a century ride, you're going to wish you had a pump. And then next ride you're carrying a pump
and cartridges.