Kerry's flat tires

10-21-2004, 06:15 AM

John Kerry got two flat tires the other day, and stopped into a local
Portland, Oregon bike shop to have them repaired.

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I guess it wouldn't be very presidential to be fixing flats at the
side of the road. And I suppose he doesn't carry a spare tube and pump
on these short jaunts. At least he supports the LBS!

"Harris" Poll:

Should the Secret Service carry spare wheels for these situations?

Would you think more of a candidate who fixed his own flats?

Which candidate do you think is a better bike mechanic?

How will the above affect who you vote for?

Art Harris

10-21-2004, 06:25 AM

On Thu, 21 Oct 2004 07:15:42 -0700, Art Harris wrote:

> Should the Secret Service carry spare wheels for these situations?
>
> Would you think more of a candidate who fixed his own flats?

A good presidential candidate would avoid getting flats altogether by
using better tires and judgment. :P

I bet he's running 20s at 120 psi on that Serotta--I'd be more likely to
vote for a guy running at least 25s considering his stature, with kevlar
belts. That would indicate someone who's sporty yet cautious.

That said, not carrying a spare wheel when you've got the dough and a
support cast is pretty silly.

Fixing the flat would indeed impress me, but only if he patched the tube,
not replaced it. Symbolism dontcha know.

10-21-2004, 06:25 AM

On Thu, 21 Oct 2004 07:15:42 -0700, Art Harris wrote:

> Should the Secret Service carry spare wheels for these situations?
>
> Would you think more of a candidate who fixed his own flats?

A good presidential candidate would avoid getting flats altogether by
using better tires and judgment. :P

I bet he's running 20s at 120 psi on that Serotta--I'd be more likely to
vote for a guy running at least 25s considering his stature, with kevlar
belts. That would indicate someone who's sporty yet cautious.

That said, not carrying a spare wheel when you've got the dough and a
support cast is pretty silly.

Fixing the flat would indeed impress me, but only if he patched the tube,
not replaced it. Symbolism dontcha know.

10-21-2004, 06:25 AM

On Thu, 21 Oct 2004 07:15:42 -0700, Art Harris wrote:

> Should the Secret Service carry spare wheels for these situations?
>
> Would you think more of a candidate who fixed his own flats?

A good presidential candidate would avoid getting flats altogether by
using better tires and judgment. :P

I bet he's running 20s at 120 psi on that Serotta--I'd be more likely to
vote for a guy running at least 25s considering his stature, with kevlar
belts. That would indicate someone who's sporty yet cautious.

That said, not carrying a spare wheel when you've got the dough and a
support cast is pretty silly.

Fixing the flat would indeed impress me, but only if he patched the tube,
not replaced it. Symbolism dontcha know.

10-21-2004, 06:25 AM

On Thu, 21 Oct 2004 07:15:42 -0700, Art Harris wrote:

> Should the Secret Service carry spare wheels for these situations?
>
> Would you think more of a candidate who fixed his own flats?

A good presidential candidate would avoid getting flats altogether by
using better tires and judgment. :P

I bet he's running 20s at 120 psi on that Serotta--I'd be more likely to
vote for a guy running at least 25s considering his stature, with kevlar
belts. That would indicate someone who's sporty yet cautious.

That said, not carrying a spare wheel when you've got the dough and a
support cast is pretty silly.

Fixing the flat would indeed impress me, but only if he patched the tube,
not replaced it. Symbolism dontcha know.

10-21-2004, 06:43 AM

Art Harris wrote:

> John Kerry got two flat tires the other day, and stopped into a local
> Portland, Oregon bike shop to have them repaired.
>
> I guess it wouldn't be very presidential to be fixing flats at the
> side of the road.

He fixed the first flat on the road, by himself. When he got the
second flat, he was out of spare tubes, so someone else on the ride
stepped in. ISTR that the rim tape needed replacing, which required
the trip to the LBS.

Futher trivia from the LBS trip: Kerry travels with a steel Serotta,
Campy Chorus, DuraAce pedals, Open Pro wheels.
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10-21-2004, 06:43 AM

Art Harris wrote:

> John Kerry got two flat tires the other day, and stopped into a local
> Portland, Oregon bike shop to have them repaired.
>
> I guess it wouldn't be very presidential to be fixing flats at the
> side of the road.

He fixed the first flat on the road, by himself. When he got the
second flat, he was out of spare tubes, so someone else on the ride
stepped in. ISTR that the rim tape needed replacing, which required
the trip to the LBS.

Futher trivia from the LBS trip: Kerry travels with a steel Serotta,
Campy Chorus, DuraAce pedals, Open Pro wheels.
--
terry morse Palo Alto, CA [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

10-21-2004, 06:43 AM

Art Harris wrote:

> John Kerry got two flat tires the other day, and stopped into a local
> Portland, Oregon bike shop to have them repaired.
>
> I guess it wouldn't be very presidential to be fixing flats at the
> side of the road.

He fixed the first flat on the road, by himself. When he got the
second flat, he was out of spare tubes, so someone else on the ride
stepped in. ISTR that the rim tape needed replacing, which required
the trip to the LBS.

Futher trivia from the LBS trip: Kerry travels with a steel Serotta,
Campy Chorus, DuraAce pedals, Open Pro wheels.
--
terry morse Palo Alto, CA [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

10-21-2004, 06:43 AM

Art Harris wrote:

> John Kerry got two flat tires the other day, and stopped into a local
> Portland, Oregon bike shop to have them repaired.
>
> I guess it wouldn't be very presidential to be fixing flats at the
> side of the road.

He fixed the first flat on the road, by himself. When he got the
second flat, he was out of spare tubes, so someone else on the ride
stepped in. ISTR that the rim tape needed replacing, which required
the trip to the LBS.

Futher trivia from the LBS trip: Kerry travels with a steel Serotta,
Campy Chorus, DuraAce pedals, Open Pro wheels.
--
terry morse Palo Alto, CA [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

10-21-2004, 06:45 AM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> ,
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Art Harris) writes:

> How will the above affect who you vote for?

Cyclists are great people 'n all, but I don't think
any of us belong in politics. I mean, just look at
some of the goings-on here in this ng <g>

cheers,
Tom

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