Mate, mum etc are all on standby of course in a Thunderbirds lair waiting. Fast response..
[i]feel like I've not got enough stuff to get me back if I have multiple punctures or mechanical failures[/i]
how much space do patches take up? and check beforehand that your bike is in good repair will stop 99% of failures before they start.
Mate, mum etc are all on standby of course in a Thunderbirds lair waiting. Fast response..
See if a mate of mine phoned and needed my help I'd do what mates do, I'd stop what I was doing and go help him.
Me too. But what if I'm out on a ride, taken son out, gone away etc. After all at weekends we don't sit laying about the house so you can't assume.
Run tubeless so road kit consists of Phone, card/cash, Lezyne SV5, Leatherman Squirt, a CO2 cylinder and a few munchies what else do you need?
Surely you would take the piss a bit first?
Then I'd phone someone else. Is it really that difficult to comprehend?
putting tubes and bits in my jersey pockets makes me feel like I've not got enough stuff
Get a saddlebag then. Saves a lot of pre-ride faff IME.
Just don't forget to switch it to your other road bike and then get a puncture two miles into your ride - meaning that you have to walk all the way back to your house in cleats.
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Sell it!The main reason I'm uncomfortable on a road bike is that wearing lycra makes me feel like I'm half naked and putting tubes and bits in my jersey pockets makes me feel like I've not got enough stuff to get me back if I have multiple punctures or mechanical failures
Road biking is clearly not for you... you'll not only benefit from some extra money in your pocket but it should free up more time to whine about non-issues online too. 😉
This relies upon having a number of friends. Perhaps you now see the issue?Mister P - Member
Then I'd phone someone else. Is it really that difficult to comprehend?
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Just don't forget to switch it to your other road bike and then get a puncture two miles into your ride - meaning that you have to walk all the way back to your house in cleats.
Ah yes, the 4 1/2 mile trudge home in the rain in cleats after a tyre tear and puncture.
Not tried the Open Corsas but I use the veloflex Master open tubs in 23 front, 25 rear and they're lovely. Yes the tread on the rear will begin to ghost at around 5/600 miles but the important bit on the sides is still there.
scottroutes grow up. - Better to bank favours and simply stick a £20 note in your pack and call a taxi.
It wont be much shy off that in petrol costs to a friend, partner or relative will it.
Leave the stranded favours to those who aren't prepared/the ****less mates who dont go prepared. I always think its better to be the one that goes to help/offers to help than one who needs picking up on a 30mile round drive simply because their bicycle stopped working for them.
See the bigger picture?
I've no doubt got enough tools and patches to get me out of most situations
It's purely psychological
The main reason I'm uncomfortable on a road bike is that wearing lycra makes me feel like I'm half naked and putting tubes and bits in my jersey pockets makes me feel like I've not got enough stuff to get me back if I have multiple punctures or mechanical failures
Small saddle bag has tube, tyre lever, multitool, glueless patches and tyre boot.
Jersey pocket has pump and one more tube.
Struggling to think of what else you need other than phone, credit card and a couple of £10 notes for the café stop (although I tend to use contactless if possible, saves carrying change around later). It's all about the weight savings. 😉
You don't have to wear Lycra either - Some roadies I see out really shouldn't. Some running leggings will do just fine. You can get padded 'knickers' to go under them to save your perenium.
