I added a spare to my Freedom Elite 26 HE for all of the above reasons. I bought a $55 "reconditioned" wheel from the internet and found an orphan Hankook tire at my local tire store for $65. Under $150 mounted and ready to go. Finding a way to carry it was another matter! I ended up with a $500 Roadmaster 195225 which I like very much - despite the cost. It's very well made and has some wonderful features. I do not carry the tools to change the tire on the roadside even though I think it'd be manageable with the 16 inch wheel. I'll let my roadside service plan to the heavy work. Safe travels.
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