Got a flat right before the big bridge on my way to work this morning.

I was on the 2nd Street bike lane in Portland, and I heard that awful hiss. Had to pull over and change the tube in the rain with my hands freezing. What's your go-to trick for a fast roadside fix when you're already running late?

2 comments

2 Comments

ivan_cooper17d ago

Carrying a small can of tire sealant has saved me more than once. It can get you rolling long enough to reach a real repair spot. I find it beats a full tube change in bad weather.

sarah_harris17d ago

Honestly, that stuff is a total mess to clean up later. It's just a quick fix that often ruins the tire and the rim. I'd rather just swap the tube and be done with it.