Originally Posted by
CliffordK
What would improve coverage for spares for cyclists? After hours spares?
Bike part vending machines (would there even be enough demand to support them)? How much can be crammed into a vending machine?
Maybe convince small town stores to add a bicycle section oriented towards emergency supplies and consumables (tires, tubes, a few spokes, basic tools, lights, etc).
Maybe it is time to talk to a local feedstore about starting a micro-bike shop.
Could never happen. No market incentive for such a thing. Even if there were stores and such chances are that you would be a very, very long walk from it, even if you knew where it was located.
You'd best be self-sufficient if you go far away from home. Carry an extra folding tire with you.