Do You Carry Spare CO2 Cartridges?
06-20-08, 10:04 AM
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Do You Carry Spare CO2 Cartridges?
I like going out alone on 50 and 60 mile rides. It really sucks to get a flat, or multiple flats, when I'm 30 miles out. It also sucks to have to pump up a road tire with a mini pump. That's why I carry more than a couple CO2 cartridges. I use to carry the cartridges in a roll-up, but then I switched to this shotgun cartridge carrier. I found this at the local hunting/fishing shop.
Six 12 gram CO2 cartridges carried neatly and securely in my saddle bag -- plus one in the inflator.
Six 12 gram CO2 cartridges carried neatly and securely in my saddle bag -- plus one in the inflator.
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06-20-08, 10:06 AM
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I carry 2 16g carts and a patch kit.....if that doesn't do it I'd just call for a pick-up. 
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06-20-08, 10:17 AM
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I carry 2 tubes, levers, patch kit, multi-tool, inflator and spare cartridges.
No one likes me enough to pick me up if I get stranded 30 miles out.
No one likes me enough to pick me up if I get stranded 30 miles out.
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that's actually a good idea there. That's an ammo holder for a 12 guage shotgun, isn't it?
I have one like that for my 44 mag. Too small to hold a CO2 cartridge, but one for shotgun shells would be perfect
speaking as a redneck, I have to say that it's great to see someone exploring the the symbiotic relationship between guns and bicycles. If we did more of that, we wouldn't need bike lanes.
I have one like that for my 44 mag. Too small to hold a CO2 cartridge, but one for shotgun shells would be perfect
speaking as a redneck, I have to say that it's great to see someone exploring the the symbiotic relationship between guns and bicycles. If we did more of that, we wouldn't need bike lanes.
06-20-08, 10:27 AM
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I used to only carry 1 tube, but having 650 wheels I learned the importance of having 2 tubes the first time I got a flat- and re-flatted it.
I used to only carry 1 tube, but having 650 wheels I learned the importance of having 2 tubes the first time I got a flat- and re-flatted it.
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06-20-08, 10:30 AM
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that's actually a good idea there. That's an ammo holder for a 12 guage shotgun, isn't it?
I have one like that for my 44 mag. Too small to hold a CO2 cartridge, but one for shotgun shells would be perfect
speaking as a redneck, I have to say that it's great to see someone exploring the the symbiotic relationship between guns and bicycles. If we did more of that, we wouldn't need bike lanes.
I have one like that for my 44 mag. Too small to hold a CO2 cartridge, but one for shotgun shells would be perfect
speaking as a redneck, I have to say that it's great to see someone exploring the the symbiotic relationship between guns and bicycles. If we did more of that, we wouldn't need bike lanes.
06-20-08, 10:32 AM
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I always carry one for me and one for somone else who i see on the side of the road using a hand pump or who isn't prepared, on a century or long ride i carry four, 2 for me and 2 for other people.
06-20-08, 10:38 AM
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I carry 2 tubes, 3 charges and a patch kit. It's made my tube problems seemingly go away and helped other riders solve their tube problems on many occasions.
06-20-08, 10:40 AM
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Just a pump. I thought it ridiculous to carry CO2. Three weigh more than my pump.
06-20-08, 10:42 AM
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I carry one CO2 tube, a patch kit and an extra tube. I have a mini pump that will get my tire to about 80 lbs which should be good enough to ride home slowly. I usually ride with a group.
06-20-08, 10:45 AM
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Do you have enough tubes if you get enough flats to actually use all that c02.. seems like a hassle carrying all that. Like those girls with huge purses that put everything in them and don't need a quarter of it.
06-20-08, 10:50 AM
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Three carts, one tube, and a patch kit.
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06-20-08, 10:51 AM
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One 12 gram cartridge is usually not enough to get the tire up to full pressure, so I carry multiple cartridges. I buy the 12 gram because they are considerably less expensive than the 16 gram -- my inflater will handle either size. 12 gram are also available at every Wally-World. 16 gram may be difficult to find in some places.
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There's a route I go on that could be 45 miles from pickup, and 5 miles from cell phone coverage. I carry a pump and CO2 on that route.
06-20-08, 12:40 PM
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I like going out alone on 50 and 60 mile rides. It really sucks to get a flat, or multiple flats, when I'm 30 miles out. It also sucks to have to pump up a road tire with a mini pump. That's why I carry more than a couple CO2 cartridges. I use to carry the cartridges in a roll-up, but then I switched to this shotgun cartridge carrier. I found this at the local hunting/fishing shop.
Six 12 gram CO2 cartridges carried neatly and securely in my saddle bag -- plus one in the inflater.
Six 12 gram CO2 cartridges carried neatly and securely in my saddle bag -- plus one in the inflater.
06-20-08, 12:44 PM
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You carry SEVEN CO2 cartridges? I just carry one, plus a spare tube and patches. I think anything more is overkill. The chances of me getting a flat that I can't patch would be rare, and if so, I have another tube.
06-20-08, 01:01 PM
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I like going out alone on 50 and 60 mile rides. It really sucks to get a flat, or multiple flats, when I'm 30 miles out. It also sucks to have to pump up a road tire with a mini pump. That's why I carry more than a couple CO2 cartridges. I use to carry the cartridges in a roll-up, but then I switched to this shotgun cartridge carrier. I found this at the local hunting/fishing shop.
Six 12 gram CO2 cartridges carried neatly and securely in my saddle bag -- plus one in the inflater.
Six 12 gram CO2 cartridges carried neatly and securely in my saddle bag -- plus one in the inflater.
How about an over the shoulder bandalero shell holder like Poncho Villa would wear?
06-20-08, 01:36 PM
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06-20-08, 01:38 PM
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Here's a diversion OT: Frame pump FTW. I'll bet you I'm up an rolling faster than 90% of you guys with CO2.
06-20-08, 01:40 PM
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