Originally Posted by Allegheny Jet (Post 11518722)

I've always felt kind of demented or perverted pumping up a tire with a minipump along the side of the road while dressed in tight fitting lycra. If I turned my back to traffic I think the motion the driver saw would look even stranger. It’s almost impossible to hold the pump to the wheel, and go at it, without looking like, you know... :eek:
A good case for CO2:thumb:

Originally Posted by qmsdc15 (Post 11514099)

I'm lucky I guess, because I get flats often and have become quite adept at repairing them. Topeak Road Morph pump gets me up to max pressure. It's the only pump I use since ever since the gauge on my floor pump quit working. I usually patch on the spot, but swapping out with a spare tube would be quicker and the punctured tube can be patched after the ride. I always carry spare tube and patch kit because sometimes you get more than one flat and sometimes the flatted tube is irreparable by patching. Pump only, no CO2. Pump can be reused, empty CO2 canister must be safely disposed of, and a new one must be purchased.

Paying for air is a violation of the principles upon which this nation was founded. Give me free air or give me death.

Originally Posted by Garilia (Post 11517294)

I am impressed that you went 7 years without a flat.

Originally Posted by dahut (Post 11520354)

Me too. I was trying to find out how he made THAT happen. But so far, no response.

Originally Posted by Timtruro (Post 11526689)

I guess it was just dumb luck, but I really have not had a flat for that long........but now that I have had one, I am a bit paranoid about another happening.

Originally Posted by DnvrFox (Post 11527171)

I consider flats as "rest stops!" :)

Originally Posted by dahut (Post 11520354)

Me too. I was trying to find out how he made THAT happen. But so far, no response.