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Long story short, for some reason on my road bikes I've had maybe 3 punctures in the last 10 years. I put this down to quality tyres (GP4000) and riding in the countryside.
For this reason, I've never taken a puncture repair kit with me and if I did get a flat, I'd just call a family member to pick me up. I now live further away so have to prepare a little.
Do you just take a spare innertube, a small pump/canister, and tyre lever with you, or do you repair the puncture at the side of the road?
Leaning toward just taking a whole innertube with me, but (silly I know) I don't like the massive bags hanging off a bike, is there any kind of really small storage options?
Any thoughts, pros or cons etc of repairing vs replacing which I haven't thought of? I feel a little stupid being absolutely clueless about something fundamental to maintaining a bike!
Thanks