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 2013-07-29 6:55 AM |
Member  1004 |  Subject: What distance do most start bringing an extra tube?I'm wondering when people start bringing a tube in case of a flat. There's multivoting allowed. It's not in the poll but any comments about when/if you start bringing an extra tire? |
| 2013-07-29 7:08 AM in reply to: Guest |
Champion 9407    Montague Gold Mines, Nova Scotia | Subject: RE: What distance do most start bringing an extra tube? I always carrying a spare tube when racing; smart placement of a flat kit on your bike will have essentially zero impact on your performance but could save you a 10km walk. Never carry a spare clincher; destroying a tire past the point that you can boot it is exceptionally rare. Instead, I carry a $5 bill in my flat kit to boot my tire if need be. Shane |
| 2013-07-29 7:10 AM in reply to: Guest |
Champion 14571  the alamo city, Texas | Subject: RE: What distance do most start bringing an extra tube? every single time i ride my bicycle, i have an extra tube in the seat bag. why would you NOT carry one??! |
| 2013-07-29 7:12 AM in reply to: mehaner |
| Payson, AZ | Subject: RE: What distance do most start bringing an extra tube? I always have a spare tube, regardless of distance, race, or training. |
| 2013-07-29 7:16 AM in reply to: 0 |
| Subject: RE: What distance do most start bringing an extra tube? If I'm riding my bike, I've got a wedge bag with: a tube 2X CO2 with an inflator a pack of tire boots 1X Quik Stik Tire Changer Doesn't matter what distance, what conditions, etc. I put another tube and a couple more CO2 into special needs bag on my IMs but other than that, it's always the same. (edit)I'm also of the opinion you're way overthinking some of this stuff. Edited by DanielG 2013-07-29 7:17 AM |
| 2013-07-29 7:44 AM in reply to: Guest |
Extreme Veteran 1986 Cypress, TX | Subject: RE: What distance do most start bringing an extra tube? I carry two spares and flat kit for HIM and IM. I carry nothing for a sprint or oly. If I flat in a short course race I'm done anyway. I'll get a ride back from the SAG wagon. |
| 2013-07-29 8:11 AM in reply to: Guest |
| 145 | Subject: RE: What distance do most start bringing an extra tube? That's one really complicated poll. My answer is "there is always one on my bike" It's a 5 minute job; no matter what distance it's good practice and I'd rather do it myself and ride back than sit and wait for someone to pick me up. |
| 2013-07-29 8:31 AM in reply to: Guest |
Expert 1014 , New Hampshire | Subject: RE: What distance do most start bringing an extra tube? I always have a spare tube, CO2 cartridge and inflator, $1 at least for a boot and tire levers, no matter the conditions or the distance. I've flatted 2 miles from home, I've flatted 15 miles from home, I've flatted 1/3 of a mile from the bike dismount line at a race. In the last case, I just walked my bike and continued to race, but for the first two cases, I changed my tube on the side of the road and kept going. |
| 2013-07-29 8:46 AM in reply to: Guest |
Member 251 Phoenix AZ | Subject: RE: What distance do most start bringing an extra tube? I carry a can of Vittoria Pit Stop for the Sprint and OLY distance. Pit Stop + a tube for the HIM distance. And anytime I ride, I carry a spare tube. Unless I'm riding predominantly along the light rail route near my house. I figure in that case, if I flat I'll just take the train home  |
| 2013-07-29 8:58 AM in reply to: Bunsbert Montcroff |
| Deep in the Heart of Texas | Subject: RE: What distance do most start bringing an extra tube? I always have an extra tube, tire levers, patch kit, and 2 CO2 canisters (because I am prone to premature release). |
| 2013-07-29 9:14 AM in reply to: gsmacleod |
Pro 6011 Camp Hill, Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: What distance do most start bringing an extra tube? Originally posted by gsmacleod I always carrying a spare tube when racing; smart placement of a flat kit on your bike will have essentially zero impact on your performance but could save you a 10km walk. Never carry a spare clincher; destroying a tire past the point that you can boot it is exceptionally rare. Instead, I carry a $5 bill in my flat kit to boot my tire if need be. Shane x2. There is always at least one on my bike. I've never been able to understand the rationale behind not carrying one. |
| 2013-07-29 9:22 AM in reply to: mehaner |
Member 1004 | Subject: RE: What distance do most start bringing an extra tube? Originally posted by mehaner every single time i ride my bicycle, i have an extra tube in the seat bag. why would you NOT carry one??! Weight and aerodynamics. I realize that it's probably a little thing but my air pump hangs to the side of my frame and so pushes some wind. Sometimes the placements come down to seconds. |
| 2013-07-29 9:36 AM in reply to: b2run |
Champion 9407 Montague Gold Mines, Nova Scotia | Subject: RE: What distance do most start bringing an extra tube? Originally posted by b2run Weight and aerodynamics. I realize that it's probably a little thing but my air pump hangs to the side of my frame and so pushes some wind. Sometimes the placements come down to seconds. Weight is effectively a non issue in a triathlon so I wouldn't worry about that. For the aerodynamics, get a CO2 inflater and ditch the pump for race day and you're good to go. Shane |
| 2013-07-29 9:42 AM in reply to: gsmacleod |
Master 1402 Cumming, Georgia | Subject: RE: What distance do most start bringing an extra tube? I always carry at least 1 extra tube with me. I'm of the mindset that DFL > DNF. I suppose there is that very small chance that if I had a tube and someone else didn't that could mean the different between a podium and a DNF, unlikely but you never know. |
| 2013-07-29 9:46 AM in reply to: csharp1171 |
Champion 11989 Philly 'burbs | Subject: RE: What distance do most start bringing an extra tube? Extra, as in besides the one I always carry in my seat bag for all races and training rides? To me that one is standard equipment; a second one would be extra. |
| 2013-07-29 10:15 AM in reply to: bzgl40 |
Extreme Veteran 643 , Guam | Subject: RE: What distance do most start bringing an extra tube? Originally posted by bzgl40 I always have a spare tube, regardless of distance, race, or training. This ^^^^ |
| 2013-07-29 10:18 AM in reply to: mehaner |
Pro 4838 | Subject: RE: What distance do most start bringing an extra tube? Originally posted by mehaner every single time i ride my bicycle, i have an extra tube in the seat bag. why would you NOT carry one??! Winner! Why wouldn't you always carry on in your seat bag? You never know. |
| 2013-07-29 10:28 AM in reply to: Guest |
Master 8247 Eugene, Oregon Bronze member | Subject: RE: What distance do most start bringing an extra tube? Oly and up, plus all training rides. For sprints, I don't bother. I'm clumsy and slow at changing tubes, and would be even worse with race-day adrenaline. If I flatted in a sprint I'd be out of the running for AG or overall competition, and probably cramp up from stopping on a ride of that intensity anyway, so I'd just drop out. Thankfully, I haven't flatted in a race yet, though I have in plenty of training rides. My tire was flat the morning after my HIM--so glad it didn't occur during! |
| 2013-07-29 10:31 AM in reply to: Hot Runner |
Champion 10018 , Minnesota Bronze member | Subject: RE: What distance do most start bringing an extra tube? I am not going to even walk a mile in my bike shoes... I always bring a small kit (tube, inflator, one lever, multitool). I have much more weight I could lose off my body before worrying about that. |
| 2013-07-29 10:39 AM in reply to: BikerGrrrl |
Master 3888 Overland Park, KS | Subject: RE: What distance do most start bringing an extra tube? I always bring a tube, regardless of race length. In a sprint or oly I know my race is "over" if I get a flat but I want to at least complete the course. I've gotten my tire change time down to 7 minutes now (including tire inspection) so I would take it as sort of a challenge if it happened. How cool would it be to podium with a flat tire during the bike leg ... |
| 2013-07-29 10:50 AM in reply to: b2run |
Champion 14571 the alamo city, Texas | Subject: RE: What distance do most start bringing an extra tube? Originally posted by b2run Originally posted by mehaner every single time i ride my bicycle, i have an extra tube in the seat bag. why would you NOT carry one??! Weight and aerodynamics. I realize that it's probably a little thing but my air pump hangs to the side of my frame and so pushes some wind. Sometimes the placements come down to seconds. a tube weighs next to nothing. use CO2, lose the frame pump. (mine is mounted inside my frame and shouldn't cause any drag anyway) |
| 2013-07-29 11:35 AM in reply to: b2run |
Pro 5761 Bartlett, TN | Subject: RE: What distance do most start bringing an extra tube? Originally posted by b2run Originally posted by mehaner every single time i ride my bicycle, i have an extra tube in the seat bag. why would you NOT carry one??! Weight and aerodynamics. I realize that it's probably a little thing but my air pump hangs to the side of my frame and so pushes some wind. Sometimes the placements come down to seconds.
If I am being honest, the only thing that determines my placement in a race, and I am being totally honest with myself, is that some dudes are just faster than me. |
| 2013-07-29 2:55 PM in reply to: Guest |
Pro 5011 Twin Cities | Subject: RE: What distance do most start bringing an extra tube? Training, I always have at least one, usually two tubes and CO2. Racing, I carry nothing. I am a short course (oly and under) racer. |
| 2013-07-29 3:10 PM in reply to: mmrocker13 |
| 754 | Subject: RE: What distance do most start bringing an extra tube? I always have a saddle bag with an extra tube, two CO2 cartridges, a tire lever, and a small multitool. Always. |
| 2013-07-29 3:15 PM in reply to: TriMyBest |
| Subject: RE: What distance do most start bringing an extra tube? Originally posted by TriMyBest Originally posted by gsmacleod I always carrying a spare tube when racing; smart placement of a flat kit on your bike will have essentially zero impact on your performance but could save you a 10km walk. Never carry a spare clincher; destroying a tire past the point that you can boot it is exceptionally rare. Instead, I carry a $5 bill in my flat kit to boot my tire if need be. Shane x2. There is always at least one on my bike. I've never been able to understand the rationale behind not carrying one. x3. And I think that some people have pretty high expectations of what SAG support is meant to offer them. The only way I'd expect a ride back to T2 is if my bike was broken beyond repair or if I was injured to the point where I could no longer ride. |
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