Recommended spare equipment.

[Trevor_P]

Just wondering why it is recommended to carry TWO spare inner tubes along with a puncture repair kit?

 

[ianrauk]

better be safe the sorry I suppose for some people.

 

[martint235]

Just wondering why it is recommended to carry TWO spare inner tubes along with a puncture repair kit?

So on your 2nd puncture, you don't have to sit next to the road in the dark and in the rain trying to repair a tube.

 

[Soltydog]

I used to carry 2 tubes, belts & braces & all that, but think how many punctures you've had in last 6 months?
I now carry just the 1 spare tube as its normally easier to replace than fix at roadside, but carry some scabs incase 1 tube isn't enough

 

[vickster]

I have punctured front and rear before by running over a lump of brick, so would be a good idea

I have never repaired a tube and doubt I ever will though (I seem to end up with monster holes, not some little nick)

 

[Trevor_P]

Luckily for me, since taking up riding in April, the PF hasn't paid me a single visit. Repairing a tube is something I have done many times, thirty plus years ago. It wouldn't worry me too much having to repair one or two in the rain, though I doubt it would be in the dark, as I tend to ride in daylight. I'd be more worried about nicking a new tube with tyre levers at the roadside TBH.

 

[vickster]

I didn't have a puncture for a couple of years, just seem to have bad luck with hitting big things on and off. Hard to avoid sometimes in traffic!

 

[Dogtrousers]

So when your friend has his third puncture of the day you can magnanamously offer him a tube, and still have a spare.

 

[Trevor_P]

So when your friend has his third puncture of the day you can magnanamously offer him a tube, and still have a spare.

That's assuming I have a friend.

 

[Beebo]

Sometime punctures come in sets, especially if you leave a flint in the tyre. I've used both tubes on a 12 mile commute before.

 

[Rooster1]

Always two for me, unless I forget the spare spare.

Spare me

 

[Drago]

On my commuter I use slime tubes - heavy, but never yet failed completely - so I carry one spare.

Everywhere else it's one spare and some self adhesive patches. Not forgetting the rope , condoms, and crocodile repellent.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I needed two tubes the other week, used the first one going to work and the second one on a dinner time ride, I don't carry a repair kit though.

 

[up hill struggle]

Luckily for me, since taking up riding in April, the PF hasn't paid me a single visit.

you do realise that after saying that you have just tempted fate & will be plagued by punctures for the next few rides.

nice avatar by the way.