Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
So women: carry both tire irons (plastic though) and a bead jack, though I suppose most of you have figured that out.
Yes, I do carry plastic tire irons, a bead jack (the rims on one of my bikes have made me swear a LOT prior to buying a bead jack), and multiple other tools. My pet peeve (well one of them) is my female cycling friends who don't even carry a spare tube. Sheesh, I have everything I need to change out/fix flats and even replace a tire (after a really bad experience in the middle of Wisconsin where a new tire was the only way I was going to get back to my hotel).
I'm of the belief that ALL riders should have the equipment and skills to fix a flat.