Originally Posted by
Gresp15C
Do you plan on fixing the flat without tools? This is purely a personal choice, and I certainly understand. In my case, if I'm equipped to fix a flat while on a ride, it means that I've brought along the means to do so. Having a little wrench in my tool bag is a pretty minimal burden. Some of my bikes have IGH's or nutted front axles, so a wrench is de rigeur anyway. It weighs less than 2 ounces.
No I don't plan to fix a flat without tools. My magical powers are somewhat limited these days.
I have tire levers and a patch kit on my bike at all times (which is going to be right next to my daughter's bike on a ride more than walking distance from the car). I don't have a spot for a wrench in my tiny tool bag. And I don't like to carry a larger bag when out of a joy ride. More importantly, I don't want to need a wrench. I want it to be doable by hand, so the wingnut idea is the winner for me.