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shadowone1
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More of a story and a question.
Went a 30mile+ run today, hit a bloody pothole and got a puncuture. I was livid as I was about 9 mile from home and in the middle of nowhere.
I had to walk most of the way home as I had no money and the mobile wasn't getting a reception.
Neadless to say, I'm shattered but there we go.
Question... do you folks who have been training for years change wheels to a more mountain bike style in the winter? What do you use for storing things like mobile, money, a new tube perhaps??
Cheers
Went a 30mile+ run today, hit a bloody pothole and got a puncuture. I was livid as I was about 9 mile from home and in the middle of nowhere.
I had to walk most of the way home as I had no money and the mobile wasn't getting a reception.
Neadless to say, I'm shattered but there we go.
Question... do you folks who have been training for years change wheels to a more mountain bike style in the winter? What do you use for storing things like mobile, money, a new tube perhaps??
Cheers
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1) mobile phone
2) 20 euro
3) 2 tubes
4) tyre lever
5) mini pump
6) ID
And of course appropriate food and drink.
I would store the phone, money and ID in the back pockets of a jersey or jacket. The tubes and lever in the bag under the seat. pump is attached to bike.
When I go for the long cycles, I also use a top tube bag which is great for storing and accessing food.
I have also used a bum bag - great for space, and I just turn it around so its on the base of my back, and then swivel it round to access.
Never used Co2 cannisters, would'nt make a huge difference to me. after a few forced (!) practices at puncture repair, I got my change over down to 6-7 minutes.
Best of luck!