Quote Originally Posted by Ana View Post
I have to say, I'm quite terrified of the idea of getting a flat tire while riding. So, here are my questions: what is it like to get a flat while you're riding? What should I expect? Does it usually result in injury?
Nope. Sez I, having experienced all of 1 flat on a road bike I've had plenty of flats on mt bikes, but they may be "gentler". Usually it's the front wheel, usually I just start thinking "hm, steering's a little wonky" or "did I forget to check my tire pressure?" as the handling gets a little soft. Then I'll look down on my tire and usually see it flatten underneath me. Stop, squeeze tire, start swearing

But I've never had a real blow-out, just puncture flats. I guess a blow-out at high speed is more dramatic.