Spare tire?

[kwvp]

Bikepacking the great divide this summer with my daughter from Banff to Whitefish. We’re set up tubeless and we’ll each bring a tube for back up. Just wondering if it’s a good idea to bring a spare tire in addition or if I’m being overly cautious. Thanks for any info.

[John Nelson]

This is one of those personal trade-off things. Since your trip is only 250 miles, the risk is quite low, especially if the tires have low mileage when you start.

I don't always, but typically do carry a spare tire in case of irreparable damage. I've been lucky. Every time I have not carried a spare, I haven't needed one, and every time I have carried a spare, I have needed it. But I've needed the spare often enough that I like the comfort of having it.

[Pat Lamb]

IIRC that section includes some pretty remote stretches, and pictures I've seen more resemble "imagine-a-path" than dirt road at times.  It'd seem reasonable to me to carry at least one spare tire between the two of you, in addition to tire and tube repair kits.

[Iowagriz]

How comfortable are you with tubeless and repair? I've done that section twice, both times with new tires. The only place to pick up a spare would be Fernie.

However, if you are comfortable and can patch a tire then install the tube, you'll likely be fine. I brought a tire boot and floss+needle to sew a gash if it was big enough.

A beautiful section of trail, enjoy the ride.

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