Tag Archives: CO2
How Much CO2?
One of the A riders in the club posted on the Yahoo group that he was making the move to CO2 cartridges, after many years of resisting them. That started online discussions that took two separate tracks. Another member asked, … Continue reading
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I’m Switching to CO2
So while we’re on the subject of flats, I have to tell you about a 180-degree change in my attitude toward pumps. This is apparently a topic of never-ending interest among bike noobs, because a previous post about pumps and … Continue reading
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What the Hey, I Added a Pump
Guest poster Don Blount makes what, for him, is a major concession. I finally settled my personal pump vs CO2 debate. When I first began riding, I went weeks without carrying anything – a pump, CO2, patches or tire levers. … Continue reading
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CO2 vs. Pump – Hincapie Chooses a Pump
Sharp-eyed guest poster Don Blount came across an interesting tidbit, and offers it up for discussion: This image was on the VeloNews Web site in a photo gallery of George Hincapie’s new training bike. In this closeup you can see … Continue reading
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CO2 or a pump? — It never ends
I was chatting with a friend the other day who’s just getting into biking. He was telling me of his experience with his first flat. No pump, no CO2. He had a patch kit in his seatbag, but realized it … Continue reading
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Pumps vs. CO2 — something new
First of all, thanks for checking in over the past few days, even though I had no new posts. I was out of town — in Las Vegas for three days. At an academic convention. Now, there’s an anomaly. Picture … Continue reading
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CO2 — A new top post
Here’s a minor milestone for the Bike Noob blog — there’s a new King of All Posts. “CO2 cartridges or a pump?” from July 29, 2008 has overtaken “Smoked by an Old Guy” from April 16. “CO2″ has racked up … Continue reading
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CO2 cartridges or a pump? I’ve decided.
After my fumbling experience with a flat tire last month, I decided to rethink my practice of carrying CO2 cartridges for dealing with flats on the road. I still think the cartridges are a neat solution to the space and … Continue reading
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Phwfffffssssst! Duh…
I think I’ve had a very fortunate summer and fall. My last flat tire was on May 31st, during the Real Ale Ride. Since then, I’ve ridden lots of miles over some pretty rough patches, but the tires have held … Continue reading

