Originally Posted by
merlinextraligh
Really? There are at least 3 ways to ride home in that event: 1) carry a chain tool; 2) "rachet pedal" i.e. pedal short of the point where the twisted link comes to a cog, backpedal, repeat; 3) "hobby horse" i.e., push off with your foot,coast, repeat.
Calling for a ride is admitting failure.
Sometimes, calling for the ride is the best option. It was in my case, I think.
- I don't carry a chain tool anymore. Sure, I could have probably fixed it with a chain tool, but this is like a once in a lifetime event. Not worth jiggering with a portable chain tool, imo. If I were doing a multiday event, I'd definitely carry such hardware, but not on a weekend training ride where I know I can get a ride. My last experience with a portable chain tool was so horrible that I'm sure it would have ended badly and frustratingly so even if I did have a portable chain tool on hand. I'm ok messing with chains at home, but not on the road.
- You want to rachet pedal or hobby horse for 22 miles home with 1200ft of climbing en route?