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08-10-23 | 05:37 AM

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joesch

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Originally Posted by squirtdad

I carry both, but if you have to choose only one I would go with a pump because it is possible to get multiple flats or to have a tube fail (all has happened)

I did start carrying co2 after having a flat, then a tube failure and pumping up in the sun at 95 degrees was a pain. I also carry 2 tubes and a patch kit...so that kinda shows wear my mind set is

Same for me and a boot incase a tire needs support for ride after fix.
Some will even carry a spare foldup tire for those extreme blow outs.

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