Originally Posted by
dayco
If I planned on traveling any distance with my e-bike, g-bike or motorized bicycle I would want to be able to fix a flat on the road. Flats are going to happen.
I was carrying my full patch kit on a bike trail in Michigan when I heard the tire go thumpety thump. I had worn a hole in the sidewall, but it was still rideable back to the car. We found a bike shop and bought a new tire.
In fact, I bought two new tires after asking the shop to suggest tires that were easy to mount/dismount. So much easier if you can break them loose without tire irons.