Spare ettiquette . . .
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Spare ettiquette . . .
I went for a ride this a.m. with a few guys whom I have ridden on occasion over the past couple of seasons. One guy I had never seen before. He was on a fixed with an impressively large ring, and mashed his way through the ride (c. 100 km) w/out getting dropped (or even winded, for that matter).
About 2/3 of the way through, this guy flats his rear. He pulls off, as do I and another rider. The rest go on to the public restrooms and wait. He did not have a spare, a pump, or even know how to fix a flat. So, I change out his tube, reinstall (mercifully he had a quick release on the rear hub), and inflate with a CO2 cartridge.
The dude never thanked me. After the ride, I walked up to him and asked if he could bring a spare tube and a cartridge next week for me. The guy then calls me a "Jew," and drives off.
So, it seems I got to meet an antisemite today, and paid about $6 for the privilege. WTF?
About 2/3 of the way through, this guy flats his rear. He pulls off, as do I and another rider. The rest go on to the public restrooms and wait. He did not have a spare, a pump, or even know how to fix a flat. So, I change out his tube, reinstall (mercifully he had a quick release on the rear hub), and inflate with a CO2 cartridge.
The dude never thanked me. After the ride, I walked up to him and asked if he could bring a spare tube and a cartridge next week for me. The guy then calls me a "Jew," and drives off.
So, it seems I got to meet an antisemite today, and paid about $6 for the privilege. WTF?
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I went for a ride this a.m. with a few guys whom I have ridden on occasion over the past couple of seasons. One guy I had never seen before. He was on a fixed with an impressively large ring, and mashed his way through the ride (c. 100 km) w/out getting dropped (or even winded, for that matter).
About 2/3 of the way through, this guy flats his rear. He pulls off, as do I and another rider. The rest go on to the public restrooms and wait. He did not have a spare, a pump, or even know how to fix a flat. So, I change out his tube, reinstall (mercifully he had a quick release on the rear hub), and inflate with a CO2 cartridge.
The dude never thanked me. After the ride, I walked up to him and asked if he could bring a spare tube and a cartridge next week for me. The guy then calls me a "Jew," and drives off.
So, it seems I got to meet an antisemite today, and paid about $6 for the privilege. WTF?
About 2/3 of the way through, this guy flats his rear. He pulls off, as do I and another rider. The rest go on to the public restrooms and wait. He did not have a spare, a pump, or even know how to fix a flat. So, I change out his tube, reinstall (mercifully he had a quick release on the rear hub), and inflate with a CO2 cartridge.
The dude never thanked me. After the ride, I walked up to him and asked if he could bring a spare tube and a cartridge next week for me. The guy then calls me a "Jew," and drives off.
So, it seems I got to meet an antisemite today, and paid about $6 for the privilege. WTF?
2. Karma's a b!tch.
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Ive changed many a tubes for people using my own tubes and my own CO2. Ive never had anyone offer up replacements.. I guess its just a pay it forward kind of thing.
Calling you a jew, tho.. that made me LOL
Calling you a jew, tho.. that made me LOL
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tell people about him next week if he shows up and if he flats have everyone just tell him he should've come prepared, and leave him. Then take the same route back see if you see him walking, then if you find him give him a hand and tell him next time we won't come back.
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Dont help a fellow rider with expectations of the rider reimbursing you. You do it simply for the sake of helping the rider out. I would not have asked for a tube and co2 cartridge, but thats just me. But his reaction was out of line. Now you know, not to help that guy next time.
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I never expect to be paid back. I do hope that someone will help me, without expecting to be paid back, when I need the assistance. If I never need the assistance, that means I haven't had a flat. Well worth the $6 if you ask me.
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I keep one of those credit card imprint machines in my jersey pocket just in case.
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Bingo. I have never asked for reimbursement before. Probably shouldn't have this time either . . . . C'est la vie.
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CF, baby, all the way. I found a nice aerodynamic one that bolts to my TT/Tri bike too. It's actually more aero than not carrying a credit card imprinting machine based on wind tunnel testing.
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luckily i've never been put in such a situation, but if it over occured i'll just take their old tube and be fine with it. All of my spares are patched up tubes anyway, have like 6 and as long as I get a tube for each tube I give out, i'm fine.
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The dude never thanked me. After the ride, I walked up to him and asked if he could bring a spare tube and a cartridge next week for me. The guy then calls me a "Jew," and drives off
I like Jews.
That is why I carry a small pocket knife.
He would have drove off with a small cut in his tire.
I like Jews.
That is why I carry a small pocket knife.
He would have drove off with a small cut in his tire.
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Nothing wrong asking for a replacement...
Response way over the top and scary...
Response way over the top and scary...
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I've offered my services countless times. I've even given up my spare and pump at a MTB race to someone who flatted on the first lap and was ahead of me. Its just a karma thing for me.
But I can see where the lack of gratitude would be a ****ty thing. A simple thanks a lot would suffice, but just taking it and going isn't cool at all either.
But I can see where the lack of gratitude would be a ****ty thing. A simple thanks a lot would suffice, but just taking it and going isn't cool at all either.
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Seems like on most group rides people are pretty generous. I've never asked anybody to restock my spares, but I have had people replace my CO2 cart, etc, at a later date. I don't ask but it makes some people feel better to resupply.
Same thing like buying someone gatorade, whatever at a convenience store. I've forgotten money once or twice on rides and fellow riders have always helped me out, and I try to pay that forward as well.
That dude was an ass, and karma will get him in the end. Don't sweat it.
Same thing like buying someone gatorade, whatever at a convenience store. I've forgotten money once or twice on rides and fellow riders have always helped me out, and I try to pay that forward as well.
That dude was an ass, and karma will get him in the end. Don't sweat it.
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I guess I'm more evil and vindictive than most here. I would tell the next couple groups I rode with about this guy so he won't get the chance to pull the same stunt again.
If he hadn't insulted you after you helped him, then I would have just said forget about it.
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If he hadn't insulted you after you helped him, then I would have just said forget about it.
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