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I didn't take much in the way of spares because this shit normally just works. I'd tested tube inflation before leaving and of course it was sound and only let go on the morning of the race. The valve extender has done the last 5 years of racing and of course lets go on the morning of the race. Luckily had a spare tube and did a tyre switcheroo so I could still ride - I only had the spare wheels because I pre-rode the course the day before - if I'd taken the turbo to warmup I wouldn't have even had them. Next time I'll probably take my spare race wheels, ready to roll spares.
hippy
Ah bad luck :/
I always take a spare 50mm front, which I haven’t actually used in over a year. Had a close look at it the other day and one of the nipples had broken - Glad I saw that!