things happen, maybe the bicycle gremlins were trying to tell you something.

I have changed a lot of tires and still will give myself a pinch flat or two, usually on a ride, until I run out of the 2 or 3 spare tubes I carry. Usually by that time, either the sag or dh have caught up and can bail me out. I have called for and ridden home in a taxi a couple of times though.

marni