Originally Posted by
Up North
I use Co2 and have only used it twice on the road. Both times were 23mm tire and the small size cylinder did the job no problem. I do carry 2 cylinders in case need them. My longests rides always tend to be group rides and there is always someone with a pump if for some reason my 2 cylinders are not enough. I like the compact size of C02 vs pump.
I guess I'm the somebody. I got a pump, patch kit, a tube, and usually a spare tire, too. And good tire levers.
I've also got enough stuff to fix a chain, at least temporarily, pull a freewheel(i could pull a cassette in a crisis, a shimano cassette, anyway, but it might bugger up the lockring a little. I've got a few spare spokes taped to one of the struts on my rack.
sometimes, i've got cone wrenches and brake wrenches, but you can cludge a repair without them.
So, if you ever ride with me, you don't have to bring anything. Just use my stuff.
I'll never need anything, so you can borrow my stuff, and you don't have to worry about reciprocating.
In all seriousness, self-sufficiency does have some benefits. I can go anywhere.
It's amazing how many places have no cell phone service, once you get away from the main roads.
So, hiking back in could mean a day or more out on the road.
Just some of my thoughts.