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Levering off front tire is the easy one. It's the rear tire that is tough. Some skill, technique and practice helps here.  Can be tough for a novice.
The patch kits look fine, but as said above, try to find local help. They are SO MUCH better at it than you and I! And it's usually super cheap. But very good for you to know how to do it ... alone on a lonely road in 40C temps. Prepping and roughing up the tube is the important part.
If me, I'd carry 2 front tubes and 2 rear tubes. Pack one front on front fender. And remember ... you can use a 21" tube in your rear tire if need be. YES, it works! Just be careful on install not to fold it onto itself.
NO, a 17" rear tube will NOT work in a 21" tire.

Note front tube on front fender
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27 Apr 2016
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Carrying spares - what's the go?
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I've used my tyre irons to change front a recent tyres recently to make sure they are up to the job.
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Sorry should have read "...change front and rear tyres..."
Will definitely use a local to repair when available and get a second 17' tube. The 21 goes into 17 but not vice versa was the rationale for taking 2 x 21'.
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Quote:
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Sorry should have read "...change front and rear tyres..."
Will definitely use a local to repair when available and get a second 17' tube. The 21 goes into 17 but not vice versa was the rationale for taking 2 x 21'.
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You may need some sort of Bead Breaker to help with rear tire changes. I use a BIG C clamp. Lots of options. Breaking the bead can be TOUGH.
Yes, a 21" front tube can work in your rear 17" tire ... but it's not ideal and should only be a temp fix until you can fit correct tube. NOTE: with most 17" tires, an 18" tube is also perfectly FINE. So, if looking for spare tube, either a good 17 or 18 will do the job.
What bike are you on?
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I've used my tyre irons to change front a recent tyres recently to make sure they are up to the job.
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I get many more flat rear tyres compared to flat fronts. I have found most people have the same experience, only very few say they have more flat front than rears. So I'd practice on the rear tyre too - fiddling with the chain and brake and luggage makes it much more difficult just to get the tyre out! Then the rim has more of a lip to it, the tyre carcase is stiffer.. The job is much harder ... and you need to know how to handle that. Take your time, make any notes and stop and have a look from time to time. It is a learning thing ... not a speed test.
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