Originally Posted by
downhillmaster
No one is shaming people for not changing their own flat?
You obviously don’t remember your own quotes in this very thread. Why I am not surprised.
“Of course, I wouldn't say that. I would say, "Cool, I hope you have cash but if not we can stop at an ATM, because I charge $25 per hour plus gas and mileage. Your mom might have rescued you when you were a kid, but the rest of us grew up, and it is about time you did too."
Good stuff
The guy he was addressing this to stated that he was capable of fixing the flat at the side of the road, but would choose to make his friend drive 25 miles to pick him up and another 25 miles to drop him off just so he didn't need to carry the pump and tubes.
I'm ok with shaming that attitude.
Yes, I think an experienced distance rider who isn't equipping themself for the obvious contingencies because they know their friend will allow themselves to get imposed upon is not acting like an adult should. Sue me.