Tubeless: Do You Carry a Tube?
09-12-21, 03:31 PM
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09-13-21, 12:25 AM
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I don't carry a tube, but I do (now) carry a set of plugs, a repair & inflate (basically CO2 plus sealant), and a micro pump (in case a puncture sealed but I want to add a bit more air).
Some wheelsets also have foam inserts (Vittoria airliners) in them, too. Between all of that I'm most likely finishing the event or getting home.
Some wheelsets also have foam inserts (Vittoria airliners) in them, too. Between all of that I'm most likely finishing the event or getting home.
09-13-21, 09:56 AM
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I carry a tube, plug kit, CO2, multitool and a lever. If you don't need a tube, someone else probably will. I went out for a short mountain ride with a buddy this weekend and he left his spare bag at home. Sure enough, he flatted on the descent and need a tube.
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09-13-21, 12:09 PM
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I cut the sidewall of a tubeless tire a few weeks ago on a broken beer bottle that I didn't notice hiding in the grass. I was able to boot the 2" long gash with a dollar bill, insert my spare tube, air it up and ride it home.
That's the first time in 2 years I've needed to use a tube with tubeless tires, but I was really glad I had it.
I don't really see any downside to carrying a spare tube.
That's the first time in 2 years I've needed to use a tube with tubeless tires, but I was really glad I had it.
I don't really see any downside to carrying a spare tube.
09-13-21, 07:10 PM
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I carry CO2, dynaplugs of various sizes. I also insert air-liners during cold weather season. In case of a catastrophic puncture, can still ride home.
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09-14-21, 01:58 AM
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I only have tubeless on my MTB but after yesterday I'm going to buy one of those plug kits that store inside the bar end.
I ride sportbikes and last month I got smart and bought a plug kit and stored that and an extra bicycle hand pump under my seat because I bought an FZ1 that actually has storage space for it. I was riding out in the middle of nowhere and hit a nail in my rear tire. For a minute I thought I was stranded but then I remembered I had just bought that plug kit. 20 minutes later I was back on the road. I am going to carry a co2 kit now because the hand pump took forever and gave me about 15psi, just enough air to limp to a gas station.
I ride sportbikes and last month I got smart and bought a plug kit and stored that and an extra bicycle hand pump under my seat because I bought an FZ1 that actually has storage space for it. I was riding out in the middle of nowhere and hit a nail in my rear tire. For a minute I thought I was stranded but then I remembered I had just bought that plug kit. 20 minutes later I was back on the road. I am going to carry a co2 kit now because the hand pump took forever and gave me about 15psi, just enough air to limp to a gas station.
09-14-21, 06:00 AM
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Yes, my son and I carry an extra tube and we each have a mini pump. He broke a spoke once that pierced the rim tape and released all the air. Swapped in the tube and we were good for the rest of the ride. I caught a flat after a thorn went through the tire.
09-14-21, 07:10 AM
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If I am going to be walking disance of my car, like at local mountain bike trails I have stopped carrying spare anything. There was a time when I carried 2 spares and enough tools to rebuild my bike on the trail. I gave too many tubes away and spent too many hours fixing other peoples bike on the trail. If I am heading out on a long road ride or out on backcountry trails I still carry spares.
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If I am going to be walking disance of my car, like at local mountain bike trails I have stopped carrying spare anything. There was a time when I carried 2 spares and enough tools to rebuild my bike on the trail. I gave too many tubes away and spent too many hours fixing other peoples bike on the trail. .
09-14-21, 07:46 AM
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If I keep my bikes maintained at the house I rarely have mechanical issues on the trail. I don't ride stupid anymore, so haven't taco'd a wheel in a few years. Most of my bikes are SS, so no derailer problems. I remember one time carrying a bike back to the trailhead in 2 pieces wondering why I bother carrying tools. When I have fixed others bikes on the trail, it is obvious there were issues before, but they chose to ride anyway.
09-14-21, 08:51 AM
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Get a new bag. My saddle bag is 4” deep, goes from the seat post to the back of the saddle and is not as wide as my saddle. In it are 2 tubes, tire levers, small pump, co2 cartridge and the head for it.
what is in yours the you can’t fit a single tube in it?
09-14-21, 09:01 AM
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Yes I carry a tube, and pretty much all the things mentioned.
On a 600k about a month ago, with light fading, temp dropping and 40ish miles to go, the rear flatted and didn't seal. Ended up using all the things, including the tube. I finished the ride.
On a 1200k a week later, halfway through day 1, the rear suffered a severe sidewall gash. Gorilla tape, dollar bill, and tube got me to the next town with a bike shop.
I might add a tire, for long rides.
On a 600k about a month ago, with light fading, temp dropping and 40ish miles to go, the rear flatted and didn't seal. Ended up using all the things, including the tube. I finished the ride.
On a 1200k a week later, halfway through day 1, the rear suffered a severe sidewall gash. Gorilla tape, dollar bill, and tube got me to the next town with a bike shop.
I might add a tire, for long rides.
