Originally Posted by
yohannrjm
Actually, I have managed to completely repair a flat on the road. I was a loooooong way from home, and riding solo when the flat happened. My wife was at work, so the only real way to get home was to fix the flat, which took me around 20 min. So it really is possible, though it is definitely NOT recommended.
Bear in mind that this was not the first time I'd fixed a flat, though the rest were done at home.
Field patching --- possible, if you don't have a choice.
About those Servizio Corse tires, are they really that bad? I bought 3 of them last week and am hoping they can be used for commuting.
You are good! I can't even repair a sew-up in 20 minutes at home at a comfortable table!
Actually I had no Servizio flats in about 150 miles here in Ann Arbor, but I just took teh bike up to Northern Michigan this weekend and had a slow leaker after a short excursion off the shoulder. It's flat, but I'm not sure yet if its due to debris or a valve-tube failure. I do like the ride quality of these tires, a little more supple than a Rallye or a Giro. But I think the Rallye has Kevlar. So this is my first flat of the season!