Only one good tire - where should it go?

[Mike Ayling]

I would have cursed my luck, and cursed a bit more about whoever had left the broken bottle there, and settled in for a 12 mile push. Better option than trashing whichever wheel.

The only good answer!

 

[Mike Ayling]

A few months back I was riding a fire road on my touring bike. I ran over a broken bottle and slashed both tires. I only had enough stuff with me to repair one tire and tube - one replacement tube and a tire boot. Neither tube was patchable. I had a 12 mile ride to the nearest bike shop. I decided to put the one good tire and tube on my rear wheel. Steering was a challenge, especial back on pavement. Would you have put the good tire on the front or back? The bike was fully loaded for touring.

I've since heard that you can tie a knot in a tube. Has anyone tried that? Would it work with a 2" cut in the tube?

At least no genius has suggested that you should have been riding tubeless tyres!

 

[taximan]

Back in me yoof I had a P******* which couldnt be fixed about 50 miles from home. A farmer helped me out bv giving me a piece of hosepipe which I used in place of the knackered tube. It got me home and I used it for several days after🚴‍♀️

 

[rydabent]

A few months back I was riding a fire road on my touring bike. I ran over a broken bottle and slashed both tires. I only had enough stuff with me to repair one tire and tube - one replacement tube and a tire boot. Neither tube was patchable. I had a 12 mile ride to the nearest bike shop. I decided to put the one good tire and tube on my rear wheel. Steering was a challenge, especial back on pavement. Would you have put the good tire on the front or back? The bike was fully loaded for touring.

I've since heard that you can tie a knot in a tube. Has anyone tried that? Would it work with a 2" cut in the tube?

Put the good tire in front, it is what keep you up right.