Bikes Of Indy

I always seem see someone on the side of the path looking at their bike every third or fourth time i ride the monon. I always stop and figure out what is wrong and then tell them that I can't fix it. Should I invest in one of those all in one tools or just do what I have been doing?

Doesn't sound like you are the one that needs tools.

Always nice to help people out... but some people need to learn to help themselves as well. Carry what you need for your bike. If you start carrying too much, you'll just weigh yourself down.

well in conversation they are always like, "this is the first-third time I've rode this bike." So they are not really bikers yet/ they know nothing about bikes. I feel like if they have a shitty experience then they won't end up riding a lot and I would rather have people riding.

Are you still in character? There aren't any ladies on here buddy. I will help when I can, but you should give them advice too. I always carry a 15mm to adjust my wheels/chain tension, but other than that, I just make sure to put my shit together right in the first place. I definitely see where you are coming from though.

yeah, man. i've a decent multi-tool, patch kit, and trail pump i tend to keep on me at all times. i've stopped to help a few people with flats/dropped chains/shifty saddles/etc. i don't carry a spare tube of each size or anything, but i've patched a tube for someone before and got them home. they were stupid gracious.

a tool, tube, and pump weigh maybe a couple pounds total and if you don't carry a bag, can fit in a saddle pouch. small price to pay to help someone stay in love with bikes. i like your thinking gnat.

I was just more commenting on you don't want to carry a rolling bike shop with you at all times. I generally have tubes (for my bike) patches, tools, and a pump. Stopping to help people is a nice thing to do.

I hate people.

sometimes, i get mysanthropy and lycanthropy mixed up.

Meet me at the next full moon and I will explain it to you!