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@Platini
Hi Paul, this has come up before, but to summarise my experience I'd simply say that the scant weight advantage and faster ride is negated by the fact that you have to take a spare tub with you.
Further, few if any mini-pumps are capable of reaching the right pressure to inflate your spare properly. Add in the fact that if you puncture again you have to walk home or phone back-up and you'll realise why I don't ride them any longer.
Others may well disagree of course...