Hi folks,
Genuine question so hopefully not too many mocking responses! Lol
Female road cyclist, still within my first year of cycling and have gone through a pretty bad phase of punctures of late.
I know how to change an inner tube etc and can do it but really struggle getting the last section of tyre over the rim. I get there eventually but it takes me far too long to be able to fix punctures at the side of the road. For this reason, I am very wary of going out cycling on my own but feel bad having to rely on others if out in a group.
Do any other females have this problem? Is it something that practice will improve, are there any good hints or tips or is it mainly a strength issue! Really keen to know if this is just me that rubbish at it!! Be kind!
Genuine question so hopefully not too many mocking responses! Lol
Female road cyclist, still within my first year of cycling and have gone through a pretty bad phase of punctures of late.
I know how to change an inner tube etc and can do it but really struggle getting the last section of tyre over the rim. I get there eventually but it takes me far too long to be able to fix punctures at the side of the road. For this reason, I am very wary of going out cycling on my own but feel bad having to rely on others if out in a group.
Do any other females have this problem? Is it something that practice will improve, are there any good hints or tips or is it mainly a strength issue! Really keen to know if this is just me that rubbish at it!! Be kind!