Congratulations

Where did you get into the flat tires? Sabotage???

3 were mine before I even started. A slow leak we were watching since last weekend became a sudden problem this morning. Live and learn. Then we (Paul, Dave n I managed to ruin 2 upon install before Paul got the 3rd to take! The Peru gal, Stephanie, had front tire pop just leaving Brodhead on city street and back tire out in country later.

I think I should invest in about 10 tubes to have them on hand for rest of my year biking Ragbrai and all.

I wonder if I can find some kind of levers that dont pinch the tubes? Or is it just the operators all hating the very tight fit of the tire to rim? Cannot be done with bare hands.

I wonder if I can find some kind of levers that dont pinch the tubes? Or is it just the operators all hating the very tight fit of the tire to rim? Cannot be done with bare hands.

I stocked up on tubes as they are getting more expensive and not as readily available.

I have some type of lever that helps a lot next time we're riding together I'll show it to you

How many tubes did you get?

I have at least 18 but I have multiple sizes

I like this Michelin air stop. It's a little heavier rubber but it's tougher to poke

Michelin Air stop?

Yes..