Originally Posted by
Smac61
You can have a new tube installed and be back on the road typically in *way less time* than the cavalry can arrive...
Unless you really didn't want to ride in the first place, why wouldn't you carry some minimal kit?
I agree. If you are fretting about carrying patch kit, tools, etc. Then simply carry a spare tube small tire pump ( there are many great ones out there to select from around 8 to 10 inches long) and a pair of plastic tire removal levers. Have a flat, no problem, take out the tube install a new tube and head home, easy peasy. I recommend you practice changing the tube a couple of times at home. Its really pretty easy.