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·Do you carry spares for flat tires? Ie, patch kits, CO2, air compressor?
A couple weeks ago, while riding by myself, I got a flat tire in a place without cell reception. Luckily there happen to be a call box (which is rare for California when you're not on a major highway). I didn't have my patch kit with me and was forced to have the bike towed. After spending way too much on a tow (HRCA and Allstate Road Help won't cover since I couldn't call them first), I picked up one of these: http://www.aerostich.com/product.php?productid=16802&cat=0&page=1
My old patch kit got squished and the glue was ruined. So I also picked up a new puncture kit: http://www.aerostich.com/product.php?productid=16776&cat=0&page=1
These don't require glue. Has anyone any experience with this type of tire plug? I practiced on an old tire and found it easy to use. However without air pressure, the plug fell inside after about 10 minutes. The tire I practiced on was not mounted so I couldn't confirm if it will hold when under pressure.
The compressor is expensive but well made. It works pretty quick for a small compressor. I let 10 lbs out of my tire and it had it back up in less than 30 seconds (on a rear tire). With the 929s truck space, it even fits in the trunk, with still room to care a spare shield, camara tripod and other goodies. If I would have prepared and had this stuff when I got the flat it would have saved me $300.
A couple weeks ago, while riding by myself, I got a flat tire in a place without cell reception. Luckily there happen to be a call box (which is rare for California when you're not on a major highway). I didn't have my patch kit with me and was forced to have the bike towed. After spending way too much on a tow (HRCA and Allstate Road Help won't cover since I couldn't call them first), I picked up one of these: http://www.aerostich.com/product.php?productid=16802&cat=0&page=1
My old patch kit got squished and the glue was ruined. So I also picked up a new puncture kit: http://www.aerostich.com/product.php?productid=16776&cat=0&page=1
These don't require glue. Has anyone any experience with this type of tire plug? I practiced on an old tire and found it easy to use. However without air pressure, the plug fell inside after about 10 minutes. The tire I practiced on was not mounted so I couldn't confirm if it will hold when under pressure.
The compressor is expensive but well made. It works pretty quick for a small compressor. I let 10 lbs out of my tire and it had it back up in less than 30 seconds (on a rear tire). With the 929s truck space, it even fits in the trunk, with still room to care a spare shield, camara tripod and other goodies. If I would have prepared and had this stuff when I got the flat it would have saved me $300.