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My partner carries a spare tyre on his training bike only (his TT and RR bikes have spare tubes only)
He has it folded and then wraps velcro round seat post and it sits underneath his seat bag.
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Thread: How to carry a tire?
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12-18-2005, 06:41 PM #16
Sharon D. San Francico
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Thanks all!
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I see I have plenty of options!
I think that there might be a tire out there that folds smaller than what I bought, so I'll keep looking. And heck, with all this rain, this is not gonna be a problem till after the first of the year.
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01-06-2006, 02:33 AM #17
TimeTrial Wannabe
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Courage does not always roar. Sometimes, it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying,
"I will try again tomorrow".
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01-06-2006, 05:28 PM #18
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Shadon- I would say the generally speaking you shouldn't need to carry a tire with you. Extra tube yes and learn how to do makeshift repairs should you need to if you have a tire problem. Most of the time tires blow because they are already running on empty so to speak. Always look at your tread and for sure check your pressure before you leave home. I generally run about 110-120 lbs in my tires and seldom have flats and have never had a blowout. If you think you have gone through some bad areas where there is glass, etc. it is wise to check your tires right away- get off the bike and spin each wheel and with your gloves on check. This is especially important if you are about to go downhill.
Since I know you are going to do the AIDS ride, one more piece of advice.....Before you do any really long rides and BEFORE you go on the AIDS ride, be sure that you have someone go through your bike (LBS where you got your bike)and check everything- brakes, derailleur, chain, tires, wheels (are they aligned)etc. That way when you start a ride you know you have done everything you could to make sure you would be safe on the road. I can't tell you how many folks on last year's AIDS ride didn't do this. They ended up having all kinds of mechanical problems that could have been avoided. Yes they have mechanics, but better to use their services for minor adjustments and emergency repairs that couldn't have been avoided!
As you ride more, you will learn how to adjust things like cables as you go along. But some things just need a mechanic who has trained eyes and ears to discern what might later become a BIG problem for you on the road!
Nancy
