eddy Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 I don't want to be stuck at the side of the road, very far from home with a flat tire and no idea how to fix the problem. I am female so that just makes safety and issue. Do you have any advice? Contact Amy Beth through Sprocket and Jack (087 150 8495). They do simple get yourself home mechanical courses, specifically aimed at women. Do one, and you will stop fearing a breakdown, and may even look like a genius when you can fix someone else's mechanical.
Nancy Drew Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 Contact Amy Beth through Sprocket and Jack (087 150 8495). They do simple get yourself home mechanical courses, specifically aimed at women. Do one, and you will stop fearing a breakdown, and may even look like a genius when you can fix someone else's mechanical. Does a tube deflate differently for a man?
Grey Hubs Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 It's a fear you need to listen too! It's not if but when you get a puncture...My first puncture was a bit of a shock to me and luckily a fellow rider assisted. Men also need to learn My next step was to learn how to change a flat by myself and carry the necessary tools to save embarrassment...If you pump the tyre overnight and the next morning it holds it's pressure, it can't be too bad. Tons of advice on Youtube. Sure a bike club or LBS would gladly help to teach you. The safest way is to be self sufficient.
Pah Bear Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 It's a mountain bike, but I don't have the funds right this minute to buy 2 tubeless tires. Thank you for you advice everyone! PS: MTBeer, no need to be sarcastic, some people aren't experts like you, or are you just a smartass with an ego?One thing you learn even quicker than fixing a flat on this site; you'll get the answers but you can't be too sensitive. So welcome to ego world.
Bateleur1 Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 Learn to fix a tyre. That course that Eddy mentioned might be well worth it. If you cycle the time will come when you have to fix a tyre. Even when riding in a group. I have helped many ladies along the road with flat tyres where they were riding with a group and the group did not notice they dropped out and they were stranded on their own. It is not rocket science. Youtube is your friend.
dirtypot Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 Does a tube deflate differently for a man? Men take their tubes deflating very seriously.
MTBeer Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 My comment from earlier may have been a bit sarcastic, but the point stands - if you are worried about getting a flat while riding, the OBVIOUS thing to do is to learn how to fix a flat and/or ride with someone who does. It's the same type of logic that takes you to the fridge when you are hungry and the toilet when you need a poo. I'm sorry but you don't need to be a rocket scientist or Christof Sauser to work that out.
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.