Quote from jman on Apr 23rd, 2008, 10:14am: ...Two roadies flew buy while I was pumping up the spare and didn't even ask if I needed any help. I didn't but it's the thought that counts
to me.
Don't let it bother you, Joe -- attribute it to the fact that they probably weren't carrying your size spare tube with 'em, anyway...
Besides, the "common wisdom" is that, if the rider by the side of the road is head down, working on the repair, he/she probably has everything needed -- but if they're standing there looking hopeless trying to make eye contact, they probably need help.
Quote: One thing I won't be doing again unless absolutely necessary is ride on the right side of the wide white road stripe. I'm sticking to where tires go all the time and I should be able to avoid some flats.
'Tis true -- don't stray too far to the right of the white line if you can avoid it, it's trashy over there!
I haven't had a whole lotta experience with patched tubes, but all but one I've used one patch on have good life left. If you're patching ON a patch, well....