Originally Posted by
Moe Zhoost
To the first: The 10 minutes it takes to patch a tube is easily used up in time wasted responding to this thread. I'm loath to admit how much time I spend on BF. If you spend the time saved on something worthwhile (like picking up trash on a local MUP) I'll give you a pass. Oh, by the way, I am part of a group that picks up trash on our community trails and it's not uncommon to find discarded tubes and CO2 inflators.
Don't seem to have a trash problem on any of my local trails. Either paved trails around the city or the off-road trails through the woods. Seems most have the mindset of "pack it in, pack it out"
Originally Posted by
Moe Zhoost
To the second: Yes, if you're willing to buy any brand, weight, and any stem length perhaps e-shopping is quick. Try shopping for a quality brand with a 35mm presta stem.
Does it have to be 35 or will 40-42 work just fine?
Think globally. Discarding something that can be easily fixed is a practice becoming less and less sustainable.
I guess. Maybe. My time is worth more to me though so there's that.