Let that be a lesson !

[Drago]

Out of sheer principle I'd rather die at the roadside, my wallet stolen by tramps and bones picked over by the vultures, than follow advice from the clowns at GCN.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Out of sheer principle I'd rather die at the roadside, my wallet stolen by tramps and bones picked over by the vultures, than follow advice from the clowns at GCN.

Their videos are fun, though

 

[wahoofish]

I always take a p******e repair kit plus a spare tube. Only needed it once in 3 years but!!!
On my ride today I came across a young guy who's inner tube was completely shredded. He was on the long walk home and trying to phone for help/a lift.
I said "its no help to you now but you really should take x y z with you".
I couldn't help as my spare is 25mm and he had something like 32mm on.
Re-enforced my decision never to go without.

I'm sure he appreciated your sage words as he walked.

 

[Dave7]

I'm sure he appreciated your sage words as he walked.

Well hopefully he will..........next time he gets a puncture and has the kit to fix it.
At least I turned back to see if I could help e.g. fix a puncture if that was the problem.

 

[postman]

Many years ago i punctured just outside sunny Scarborough.I also had forgot to pack a spare tube.So i took some grass and weed.I didn't give a flying pig where i was.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Out of sheer principle I'd rather die at the roadside, my wallet stolen by tramps and bones picked over by the vultures, than follow advice from the clowns at GCN.

Harsh, man.

 

[jonny jeez]

I always take a p******e repair kit plus a spare tube. Only needed it once in 3 years but!!!
On my ride today I came across a young guy who's inner tube was completely shredded. He was on the long walk home and trying to phone for help/a lift.
I said "its no help to you now but you really should take x y z with you".
I couldn't help as my spare is 25mm and he had something like 32mm on.
Re-enforced my decision never to go without.

If it was of no help, why say it?

 

[jonny jeez]

Out of sheer principle I'd rather die at the roadside, my wallet stolen by tramps and bones picked over by the vultures, than follow advice from the clowns at GCN.

Why so much hate, I find a lot of their stuff entertaining and often helpful.

Is there something that I'm missing, Fill me in?

 

[ianrauk]

Why so much hate, I find a lot of their stuff entertaining and often helpful.

Is there something that I'm missing, Fill me in?

It's fashionable to knock something that is popular.
They have some great videos they have some rubbish ones but it's the same type of nonsense as when people say they hate Twitter or Facebook etc or knock brands like Rapha.

 

[iateyoubutler]

Out of sheer principle I'd rather die at the roadside, my wallet stolen by tramps and bones picked over by the vultures, than follow advice from the clowns at GCN.

So glad I`m not the only one!

How to stuff grass like a pro..................

 

[ufkacbln]

The grass trick has been around for many years, however the sludge you have left after the ride home is a pain to clear up

Also as above, inner tubes are very flexible.

Wouldn't recommend for general use, but I have fitted a 406 tube to a 559 wheel as a "get you home" and it worked