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Roadside assistance services? (startrek.website)
submitted 3 months ago by to c/bicycle_touring@lemmy.world
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I don't like fixing my own flat tires. I can do it but not quickly or efficiently; it's not something I can do on the side of the road under duress. I should probably work on that, I know, but in the meantime I take my bike to a local shop and have them do it for me.

But my ebike is pretty heavy, which means a flat tire is basically immobilizing. I've had to call a friend or hire a truck when I get a flat. I'm wondering if there's anything like an auto club for cyclists. Maybe even a service that would fix my flat right there on the spot.

I googled, but don't trust the search results. Does anyone have any recommendations or suggestions?

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[–] 4 points 3 months ago

You didn’t mention which country you are in.

In the United States there is Better World Club.

https://www.betterworldclub.net/bicycle-roadside-assistance

I have never tested it. Logically, they don’t have a specially trained set of bike mechanics standing by 24/7 across the country. Their page is pretty clear they don’t fix flat tires. Rather, it’s probably a tow truck service willing to pick up you and your bike.

Since you have a heavy bike, I would first priority puncture-resistant tires, possibly also with the self-healing goo inside.

For wheels that are pain to fully remove, there is the patch-in-place method where you expose the tube, find and patch the hole and and reseat the tire, all without removing the wheel.

With practice and preparedness, you can get a flat repair time down to 15 minutes, while practically every other option will cost more time.

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