Originally Posted by
Rolla
This has probably been discussed before -- so sue me -- but I always pack a spare tube with me even though my mountain bike is tubeless, and not only have I never used it, but it's been several years since I've ridden with anyone who suffered a failure that required one.
So am I lugging this thing around for nothing, or am I just lucky?
I always carry a tube (and some sort of boot), and have twice needed it 2 times over the past 10 years for gashes that were too big to seal.
Also carry a 2oz bottle of Stans, valve core remover, extra Presta valve (and Schrader since my fork and shock use those), and tire plug kit. I have either used, borrowed, or wished I had had every single one of these items over the years. If not for myself, them for someone else on the ride.