Spare tyre

davidmiller

yes, I've got one but not for the bike

So, if you're going off on a big days cross country ride do you take a spare tyre as well as tubes (how many tubes??)?

As Wheelies have been unable to supply the shorts I ordered I need to spend £39.99 (and no more!!) and I thought I might need a spare tyre. This one seems to fit the bill......

http://www.wheelies.co.uk/products-Cros ... g_5583.htm

it's 1.5 wide but mine are 2" - does that matter. I assume as it's a folding tyre it will roll up small into a rucksack??

cheers,

david

stumpyjon

I wouldn't bother (1.5 won't be great off road either). Take 2 tubes, some Park Tools glueless patches (if you puncture both spare tubes) and some Park Tools tyre boots (big self adhesive patches) in case you rip out a siewall.

Make sure the tubes are the right size for the tyres you are running.

Even rolled up it will still be fairly bulky.

Stephen-Hawking

It will fold up, but not so small. Carrying a spare tyre is a bit ott.

I'd advise taking two tubes and a repair kit. Wrap some duct tape around your pump and use that as an emergency repair if a tyre splits - it'll get you home, but don't be doing any drop offs!!

davidmiller

thanks guys