Who still carries a spare tube? On a tubeless bike...

[Grease_Monkey]

I'm noticing that everyone likes their bombs... I get it, but can we try be a little more environmentally savvy?

 

I used to rely only on bombs for inflation, but it's such a waste (and can get pricey). I encourage us all to use a pump for primary inflation and stick to a single bomb just for reseating.

 

I see they are recyclable though, so I guess it's up to own integrity to ensure that they end up in the right place.

I don't know of anyone that uses bombs as primary inflation. I just use mine if I get a puncture while out on a ride. Besides for the environmental impact of the canisters, you cannot control tyre pressure, and you solidify your Stan's pretty fast rendering it useless.

[CdT85]

I always carry a spare tube in my back pack, Usually easier and safer  to ride down certain trails than it is to walk down. So even if it just lasts till level ground where I can "hike a bike" its a win.

[Kenty]

I carry a spare slime tube and a spare std tube. I also carry a tubeless repair kit, 2 bombs and a mini pump.

 

Bare in mind that I have to consider the possibility of multiple punctures and if I'm guiding a group that can soon add up. I do make sure anyone I'm guiding carries a spare tube of their own but if they are on rental bikes that's not always an option, so I carry for them.

 

Even when I'm on my own I carry plenty spares - I hate walking with a bike at the best of times and I'm often too far from civilization for it to even be a consideration.

 

Edit: I also carry a tyre boot made out of an old toothpaste tube for really nasty gashes.

Like the way you think Boss...could you expand on that toothpaste tube hack...you got my attention...thanks..

[GaryvdM]

I'm noticing that everyone likes their bombs... I get it, but can we try be a little more environmentally savvy?

 

I used to rely only on bombs for inflation, but it's such a waste (and can get pricey). I encourage us all to use a pump for primary inflation and stick to a single bomb just for reseating.

 

I see they are recyclable though, so I guess it's up to own integrity to ensure that they end up in the right place.

 

Do you know where you can take bombs to be recycled? I got a pile of used bombs from the last 5 years.

[Headshot]

If you don't carry a spare tube, don't expect to use someone else's when your paltry plug fails to save the day. 

[coppi]

Do you know where you can take bombs to be recycled? I got a pile of used bombs from the last 5 years.

Any steel scrap dealer............there are plenty around

[Martin PJ]

I should, but I don't. If you going on a long training ride, then one of you needs a tube at least.

 

In a race you can always beg a tube, although you may have to wait a while, most of the faster guys don't carry tubes either.

[Bonus]

Like the way you think Boss...could you expand on that toothpaste tube hack...you got my attention...thanks..

Get yourself an old empty soft plastic toothpaste tube and cut a nice sized rectangle out of it - the size of a R10 note should do. Then if you suffer with a nasty tyre cut or gash riding tubeless you can slip this inside the tyre to stop the replacement tube bubbling out.

 

:-)

[Kenty]

Get yourself an old empty soft plastic toothpaste tube and cut a nice sized rectangle out of it - the size of a R10 note should do. Then if you suffer with a nasty tyre cut or gash riding tubeless you can slip this inside the tyre to stop the replacement tube bubbling out.

 

:-)

 GREAT STUFF...appreciated...

[Grease_Monkey]

In a race you can always beg a tube, although you may have to wait a while, most of the faster guys don't carry tubes either.

In a race, why would you expect someone to give you their spare tube if you make the decision to not carry one?

 

On a training ride I will gladly share, but in a race I'm not stopping and more importantly not giving away spares - what if the guy that gives his tube away needs it 5km down the road? You can't honestly tell me that the weight of a spare tube is going to slow you down?

[DirtyDan]

Na brah, people who are not adequately prepared for races must learn.

This goes for:

Putting in the appropriate training for one's chosen event,

Making sure your bike is ready to roll at the start line, and

Being prepared for the common/reasonably expected issues - such as a bloody porridge wheel!

Different story if it's just a fun galumph in the bush - then we must just be lekker to one another.

 

I mean really guys, even roadies carry tjoeps!

[Martin PJ]

In a race, why would you expect someone to give you their spare tube if you make the decision to not carry one?

 

On a training ride I will gladly share, but in a race I'm not stopping and more importantly not giving away spares - what if the guy that gives his tube away needs it 5km down the road? You can't honestly tell me that the weight of a spare tube is going to slow you down?

 

People do. It's human nature, we are not all the same. Some help where others would not.

 

I don't feel bad, I help others more often than not. Even when I am racing. There are certain things I can do quickly, like fix broken chains, plug punctures. So I have my talents.

[Slowbee]

Get yourself an old empty soft plastic toothpaste tube and cut a nice sized rectangle out of it - the size of a R10 note should do. Then if you suffer with a nasty tyre cut or gash riding tubeless you can slip this inside the tyre to stop the replacement tube bubbling out.

 

:-)

experience has shown that an empty "goo" packet works just as well.

[Grease_Monkey]

People do. It's human nature, we are not all the same. Some help where others would not.

 

I don't feel bad, I help others more often than not. Even when I am racing. There are certain things I can do quickly, like fix broken chains, plug punctures. So I have my talents.

Ja, guess some people will. The whole mentality of "I won't carry one because someone else will have one for me" just rubs me the wrong way.

 

If everyone just carries their own spares the problem is solved.

[Martin PJ]

Ja, guess some people will. The whole mentality of "I won't carry one because someone else will have one for me" just rubs me the wrong way.

 

If everyone just carries their own spares the problem is solved.

My mentality is fine thanks. I won't ask you for a tube.

 

I carry spares that nobody else has. Seat clamp, derailleur jockey wheel, valves, many different types of chain links. Most people don't even know how to change a chain link or even put in a tire plug.

 

I have been riding MTB a long time, only once ever needed a tube in a race. I waited a while and a fun rider in another race stopped and helped me, for which I was grateful. My point is there are tubes available in races, some people would share. Other spares, like I mentioned, people do not carry and these are pretty light.

[michaelbiker]

 

The  new tubolito S-Tubo-MTB Tube is a bit expensive but will get one for the Transbaviaans as it is very small and very light.

 

I ride with a tubolito. Saved my bacon the other day when I completely ripped open a Kenda Honey Badger tire. They make a lot of sense (even at R500). If you compare the amount of weight and space you save. I have it in my tool bottle plus levers and a multi tool. Definitely won't ride without a spare tube, a walk home in the dark taught me the hard way.