Warren_G Posted May 30, 2013 Share Let me guess...geax is his nam-o Takes me about 20 seconds to get a racing ralph on or offRacing Ralphs FTW!!! rouxtjie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren_G Posted May 30, 2013 Share Yea same issue different place...deffos carrying it always.. First line of defence...stan's does its job, seals the hole and I am none the wiserSecond line...I can see / hear there is a puncture...stop, putt finger over and rotate hole to the bottom of the wheel...most cases the stan's again does its jobThird line...hole is too big for stan's...get out plug kit, insert plug and bomb up. Tape over wormFourth line...Probably a very bad cut...insert tyre boot and tjoob, make sure there are no thorns or debris inside tyre that can puncture tjoob, take your time to do this...its your last match.Fifth line...okay so boot is too small for the cut and the tjoob is sticking through cut....make do with what you have...banknotes, bark, tape, gel wrapper and maguyver a patch over cut...bomb up, nurse the tyre home. If you have a puncture now, call someone to fetch you...its not your dayNice...this pretty much sums it up:) rouxtjie you are never-ending spring of MTB wisdom:P Edited May 30, 2013 by Warren_G r0adrunner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted May 30, 2013 Share Now that saddle bags have become totally uncool, what's a man to do? Didn't like have to wear a pack on ur back, but have now succumbed - also means I can carry a half decent lightweight pump, don't like those bombs. Also carry tube, repair kits, links, small roll of duct tape, beeg cable ties, small first aid kit - and sometimes when I feel spritely I pack a TIG Welder just in case. Hackster and Mads 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted May 30, 2013 Share Nice...this pretty much sums it up:) rouxtjie you are never-ending spring of MTB wisdom:PNooit dude, its more a case of having to walk home a couple of times....or to gilroys, whichever was closest fabes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cois Posted May 30, 2013 Share Let me guess...geax is his nam-o Takes me about 20 seconds to get a racing ralph on or offVredenstein Killer Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted May 30, 2013 Share PlugsInsertion Tool1 Big BombOne of those copper totties that you screw onto your valve so you can pump up at a garage if need be. Very rarely use the things cause tubeless tyres and enough Stans and I dont puncture. And I bet I have just jinxed myself and Ill get 10 punctures this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted May 30, 2013 Share Now that saddle bags have become totally uncool, what's a man to do? Didn't like have to wear a pack on ur back, but have now succumbed - also means I can carry a half decent lightweight pump, don't like those bombs. Also carry tube, repair kits, links, small roll of duct tape, beeg cable ties, small first aid kit - and sometimes when I feel spritely I pack a TIG Welder just in case.Hehe . That was very funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil6 Posted May 30, 2013 Share I dont understand carrying a tube with you? If maybe something happens and you have to put in a tube it punchers literally after 1 ~ 2 km! lots of devil thorns in my State Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil6 Posted May 30, 2013 Share But I dont go anywhere without a plug kit and CO2 bomb or two, saved me many a time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRA Posted May 30, 2013 Share CAMELBACK2 BombsTubetire leversrepair kitmulti toolcable tiesduct tape (around seat post) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M L Posted May 30, 2013 Share Here's something I would like to know...How often do you guys get a flat? Never had one on a race. Burped my tire once. That's it. Stans or slime should always be runny, then I just carry a bomb an adapter with a multitool, chain breaker, cable ties and cash. Edited May 30, 2013 by wheelerdealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreaker Posted May 30, 2013 Share Agree with wheelerdealer. Dunno if it's only my (good) luck, but never had a flat with tubeless in the past 4 years. Only carry a cellphone with me on races. Key in my opinion is prevention before cure. Make sure your rubbers are always in good condition (spray them with silicon spray!) and replace stans every few months. That works for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMXER Posted May 31, 2013 Share Dam, you guys carry a lot. I carry a tube and a single bomb! Of course a small multi tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil6 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Here's something I would like to know...How often do you guys get a flat? Never had one on a race. Burped my tire once. That's it. Stans or slime should always be runny, then I just carry a bomb an adapter with a multitool, chain breaker, cable ties and cash. In 7000km, two side wall cuts, but that was because of a crap tire by the name Specialized Fast Trak LK, since changing to Icons once only a moerse nail went into my tire at the Clarens race. Took it out and had to plug it and was on my way again in 30 seconds. I will never ride without plugs or a multi tool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted May 31, 2013 Share I have 2bliss wheels( Mavics SLR's) 2bliss tyres which never let me down GaitersPlugsSmall bottle of juice2 bombsMini tool and leversQuick links No tubes or pumps Been like this for years Edited May 31, 2013 by Kranswurm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted May 31, 2013 Share I dont understand carrying a tube with you? If maybe something happens and you have to put in a tube it punchers literally after 1 ~ 2 km! lots of devil thorns in my StateA tjoob is literally my last match...I won't ride without one, I like to have a backup plan for a backup plan....a tyre cut, no amount of plugs can help....then its time for ye ol boot and tjoob. But when this is in, you have to nurse it...this is just to get you home / finish and not a permanent fix GLuvsMtb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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