Walking the walk - MY first rear flat on a 65 mile ride.

[indigoiis]

p.s. long rides must be like childbirth. I came in and it was comical, I was hot, bothered, bent over, exhausted, suffering, snivelling, and blubbering. Six hours, a shower and a meal and I'm like, feh, it wasn't that bad.

That's why some women keep having babies. They forget.

I guess it's the same with cyclists.

[Zen]

was it a little book with a CD-ROM?

[indigoiis]

was it a little book with a CD-ROM?

I went on the trek website just now and, lo and behold, they have the whole thing right there. Here is the link:

http://www.trekbikes.com/women_cycli...?questionid=31

[redrhodie]

That ride sounds fun ! Glad you felt better once it was over. You'll get through the century. You strong like ox . I'm sure since you were with DH (and not me), you were flying, which probably contributed to the sniveling after mile 50. Pace yourself and you'll be fine.

I think your shorts are too big for you, hence the wedgy. You've lost more weight since you bought them. Time for a smaller size.

Still no new bike for me !

[indigoiis]

Hey, that's possible, but, they're a size small! What's smaller than small? Is there Extra Small? Eeentsie?
You haven't gotten your new bike yet? Whassup with that? I was hoping you'd do next Saturday's 65 miler with me.
Are you happy I know how to change a flat, now? I think you were worried, riding with me before. Like, oh st, what if this girl gets a flat and I have to change it for her?
Well. Now ya don't.

[Crankin]

Yes, most cycling shorts come in extra smalls.
The Trek article is good, but it doesn't say how to put the rear wheel back ON the bike, which is very difficult for me.

[maryellen]

I looked at the trek site posted and am curious why the instructions specifically state *not* to turn the bike upside down? I've changed flats both ways and find the upside down method easier.

Any thoughts?

[PinkPilot]

I went on the trek website just now and, lo and behold, they have the whole thing right there. Here is the link:

http://www.trekbikes.com/women_cycli...?questionid=31

Sorry about all the rear flats! You guys scared me enough that I went to a tire changing clinic at my LBS tonight. After I got home, I went to the Trek site indigoiis recommended to refresh my memory. The Trek site was really great .... until it stopped dead after filling the tire. I can't imagine why they didn't continue the steps showing how to get the rear tire back on properly. I guess they figure we're all mechanically-inclined enough to reverse what we just did. Obviously, they have never met me! Perhaps I'll practice more tomorrow -- it's supposed to rain tomorrow night anyway. Thanks for the link, indigoiis!! And may your flat times be past.

[rij73]

p.s. long rides must be like childbirth. I came in and it was comical, I was hot, bothered, bent over, exhausted, suffering, snivelling, and blubbering. Six hours, a shower and a meal and I'm like, feh, it wasn't that bad.

That's why some women keep having babies. They forget.

I guess it's the same with cyclists.

I haven't had a baby, but that's exactly how I feel about cycling. No matter how bad my ride has gone, once I get cooled off and relaxed, I'm always ready to go do it again! We must be nuts...