Originally Posted by
ThermionicScott
Hardly!
Ride-ending frame issues are extremely rare, and even a framebuilder would not expect to be able to fix a major break while out on the road.
On the other hand, a cyclist should be able to mount their own tires. It's a basic skill, and flat tires ARE likely occurrences. If you can't change your own flat, you ARE helpless. No two ways around it, sorry.
Oh, come on. If you can't weld your frame back together while out on a ride, you really shouldn't be riding.