Comments on: flat tire http://madameblogalot.com/something-new/flat-tire/ a little blogging about a lot of stuff Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:45:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Shelly http://madameblogalot.com/something-new/flat-tire/#comment-92 Shelly Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:05:13 +0000 http://madameblogalot.com/?p=24#comment-92 I do always carry a tube of CO2 as well, even though I have always carried a fairly good pump on my bike. The pump is not working well now, as of the last few months. With the boys here this summer, I haven't gone to replace my on-bike pump, but did buy a new clunky thing to keep at home (in the truck right now — ever ready!). I do always carry a tube of CO2 as well, even though I have always carried a fairly good pump on my bike. The pump is not working well now, as of the last few months. With the boys here this summer, I haven’t gone to replace my on-bike pump, but did buy a new clunky thing to keep at home (in the truck right now — ever ready!).

]]> By: madameblogalot http://madameblogalot.com/something-new/flat-tire/#comment-90 madameblogalot Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:09:41 +0000 http://madameblogalot.com/?p=24#comment-90 oh yeah, it's always more fun w/ a group of friends! :) oh yeah, it’s always more fun w/ a group of friends! :)

]]> By: madameblogalot http://madameblogalot.com/something-new/flat-tire/#comment-89 madameblogalot Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:09:22 +0000 http://madameblogalot.com/?p=24#comment-89 I did learn a lot this time! I need another "opportunity" to reinforce what I learned and make sure I got it right (not that I am really asking for another flat tire!) One thing my husband mentioned was before longer rides that we need to go over the tires to do a quick check. I think I need to get another tube and some CO2 to keep in my pack too, just in case.... I did learn a lot this time! I need another “opportunity” to reinforce what I learned and make sure I got it right (not that I am really asking for another flat tire!) One thing my husband mentioned was before longer rides that we need to go over the tires to do a quick check.

I think I need to get another tube and some CO2 to keep in my pack too, just in case….

]]> By: Shelly http://madameblogalot.com/something-new/flat-tire/#comment-88 Shelly Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:27:52 +0000 http://madameblogalot.com/?p=24#comment-88 It's good that you were prepared. I have been out with a group of friends cycling before, and none of us had a spare tube with us. When one of the group got a punctured tire, we had to push the bike back about 3 miles, in the middle of the night. (It was fun!) I usually change my own tires (unless I am just lazy). I like the chance to double check my rims and spokes, and just generally look at the condition of the bike. I probably don't do as good a job maintaining it as I should, but I find the whole cycling experience more enjoyable when you are able to take care of the minor problems that crop up from time to time. It’s good that you were prepared. I have been out with a group of friends cycling before, and none of us had a spare tube with us. When one of the group got a punctured tire, we had to push the bike back about 3 miles, in the middle of the night. (It was fun!)

I usually change my own tires (unless I am just lazy). I like the chance to double check my rims and spokes, and just generally look at the condition of the bike. I probably don’t do as good a job maintaining it as I should, but I find the whole cycling experience more enjoyable when you are able to take care of the minor problems that crop up from time to time.

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