Guest Latent Blue Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 you know it. If you keep it up you wlll have to get a watch that can integrate that strava widget! (now that will sell!)
Guest Latent Blue Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Not sure what you expected the roadies to do, they won't have a tube for your MTB and couldn't do anything about a sidewall cut. You got to be self supporting dude, one bomb isn't going to cut it, you got to carry the essential kit. A little jog home probably wouldn't have killed you either. But I agree it was a bit rude of them not to ask if you were ok, then you could at least have advised them that it was your own fault for being ill prepared on your ride and waved them on their way. Cant you see this thread has derailed? Now you come here with all your sensible arguments and what not! with you next transgression I will have to report you to Matt!
Vetseun Posted January 27, 2014 Author Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) Not sure what you expected the roadies to do, they won't have a tube for your MTB and couldn't do anything about a sidewall cut. You got to be self supporting dude, one bomb isn't going to cut it, you got to carry the essential kit. A little jog home probably wouldn't have killed you either. But I agree it was a bit rude of them not to ask if you were ok, then you could at least have advised them that it was your own fault for being ill prepared on your ride and waved them on their way.Wow thanks for the advice. I fully realise that they couldnt assist me. A simple hi, are you ok would have been more than fine. It is not about the repair it is about common cyclist to cyclist good manners Edited January 27, 2014 by Vetseun
TonyC Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Sorry to hear that you got a side wall injury, it sucks when no one greets and doesn't even ask if you need help, I hope they get plenty of punctures and do a lot of walking.
BarHugger Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) Interesting topic Been cycling too long and over the decades had enough breakdowns, to know things can go wrong.I carry tons of mtb **** on me in case of bad luck, and I have needed it at times.If you don't, and in my opinion looks like someone who should know better.......tsk..tsk...enjoy the walk I Always carryBombs + Bomb adapter/valveTyre gaiter1 tyre leverTube (ride tubeless - but bad side wall cut etc.- backup)PatchesPlugs (and tool)Valve core spannerSpare tubeless valvePresta Schrader conversion adapterPumpQuick chain linkTool (with chain breaker)Derailleur hangerSmallish LeathermanCable tiesMoneyCell phoneICE numbers(and on tours, I carry even more, example some Stan's) (even carry most of these essentials on road bike as well) All this, and then the water, GU, energy bar etc etc makes me heavier and slower. You want the benefit of no extra weight - then take the consequences. No, I am not racing to win (but neither are you) I am out there to ride hard, get fit and enjoy myself. When I am alone on my LSD ride - sure,I have done more single speed conversions for people with broken derailleurs than I can rememberI have fixed punctures for too many people who don't have a pump, a tyre lever, or even know how to fix a puncture.I have fixed many broken chains for riders- and the chains were always disgusting black grease blobsI have straightened wheel, tightened spokes, re-set brake calipers for buckled wheels.I have cut wire bits out of farmer fences to secure or tie various parts back on - from hydraulic brake blocks with no retainer pin to suspension joint broken-bolt replacements. If you are female - I always stop. (except in a race if you pissed me off - Jacky Martin (sure not many here are old enough to remember her) once asked for my wheel cause she had a puncture - sorry Jacky, maybe if you behaved better in the bunch earlier) I once helped Ashley M-P and will stop in a second for Ariaan K. but those days are gone, I am so old, fat and far being now, that I am lucky if I even see them at the end. If you are a youngster - I always stop (I mean like something under 15) Of course I am not aiming this at the OP, just saying if you are old enough to ride you should know that **** happens - and you can't always expect someone else to look after you - and be VERY grateful when you do. Example fixed a guys chain (a Langenhooven nogal) for him, and a week later he called me to come to the farm and collect a case of wine !So, next time you breakdown - start thinking what (a case of bear perhaps) you are prepared to exchange for avoiding that long walk home. +100 (as above)Also small can of WD40Duct tapeVery small first aid kit (alcohol swabs, plasters, 2x bandages, superglue) Edited January 27, 2014 by BarHugger
Guest Latent Blue Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) Wow thanks for the advice. I fully realise that they couldnt assist me. A simple hi, are you ok would have been more than fine. It is not about the repair it is about common cyclist to cyclist good manners I would have helped you... well, i wouldnt really know what to do with a torn sidewall, but i would have kept you company anyways... Edit: Want eks n *** nice ou! Edited January 27, 2014 by Latent Blue Uni and Vetseun 2
Uni Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 I would have helped you... well, i wouldnt really know what to do with a torn sidewall, but i would have kept you company anyways... Edit: Want eks n *** nice ou!Yeah when I come across someone on the side of the trail and they don't look like they're just catching their breathe, and I ask "You Ok" - i always think, yeah right Uni, if they say no what exactly do you know how to do, other than emptying out my pak and saying here - what do you need? Fortunately last time out riding where we came across ppl that needed help I was with someone who knew what he was doing so I could just stand back and hold his bike
Wayne Potgieter Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 , other than emptying out my pak and saying here - what do you need?Sometimes thats all thats needed
Gen Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) I seriously hope that if I have a mechanical and am on my ace that someone will help. I have only had one issue cut sidewall and hubby was there to help this was 2 yrs ago. But I reckon if I had issues I might not be able to fix it even if I have everything to do it, cause I haven't had any practice fixing anything. Can only hope maybe for good cell reception and ask the ever knowing Google how to fix the problem. Edited January 27, 2014 by Gen
Cellar Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 so I could just stand back and hold his bike I often use that trick as well.
Guest Karma Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Karma...as in henrico. Ag hy speel true love in slaapstad.... But seriously....I have a backup for my backup for my backup plan. I walk to closest bar if else fails. Karma owes me Hoe nou?
rouxtjie Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Hoe nou?H hoe lyk dinge my ou.....long time. Dog jy lewe net van kaapse wyn en liefde Ouens reken jy gaan my punctures gee....was ook bietjie verward
Uni Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 I often use that trick as well. Sssshhhhh don't bust me
Cassie Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 I ALWAYS stop for female riders in distress that have their tops zipped down juuust that extra liitle bit.... It's a bad habit but I just can't kick it!! karlito 1
Guest silver de lange Posted June 14, 2014 Posted June 14, 2014 Vets.....die blinde sambok gaan eendag vir daai ouens uitgehaal word. Hope you are in the vicinity to witness it when it happens. Eish, and here on the Hub we promote camaraderie and sportmanship among cyclist. Not cool!!!!!!Regtig camaderie jy maak seker n grap. Hier op die hub deur jou. Eish. Sportmanskap deur jou. Groot grappie.
Da Vinci Posted June 14, 2014 Posted June 14, 2014 Regtig camaderie jy maak seker n grap. Hier op die hub deur jou. Eish. Sportmanskap deur jou. Groot grappie.Silwer! Haai... We thort we had lost u
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