xoxoxoxoLive
02-12-11, 06:32 PM
I think this has been posted before...:p but thought I would share, Richard :lol:
Hybrid Bicycles - Tool Kit ! What Do You Carry ?
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xoxoxoxoLive
02-12-11, 06:39 PM
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Just wondering what some of you other guys carry for a tool kit ? Mine is probably over the top, ( to much ).
But do ride in very remote area's, even when just road riding. And then when I hit the Trails, could be 7 miles
or more back into the woods, where ( NO ) help could reach you buy car. First a lock, because I do commute
to town on this bike a lot. Then black plastic trash bag, Topeak Bag is not water proof, enough said. Some
toilet paper, remember where I ride, on the road or the Trails, there are ( NO ) convenience stores, gas stations,
or nothing to duck into if nature calls, or if it's Freezing and you break down. ( Cell phone which is not in the picture,
does not work half the time around here, and I forgot it on this ride ( Laugh ), this was not at my house but on a
Road Ride. Next a pump, 3 size tubes, ( My kids wheel sizes ), MTB gloves, hand warmers, tape, ( man's best
friend ), headlamp, every tried fixing something in the dark by yourself ? Extra flash light, awesome tool kit, with plenty
of extra batteries for everything, for lights, camera, etc...Spare batteries for that Darn Bell Wireless Speedometer,
Sunglass's, charger for my Cygolite, ( could just leave it the at the house ), the headphones, I have found myself riding
more and more without them though. Plastic bag for electronics, ( in case of rain ), pretty good first aid kit, wilderness
survival kit, and a small airplane shooter of Jack, First thing in an emergency is to stop and think !
Thought it might give me the patients to do that . ( Laugh ) All of it weighs 15 pounds with bag, I know that there are not
many on this forum that would need these items. If so I would love to know what you take, if not, ( Just what do you carry ? )
I carry the tubes, because have you every tried to patch a flat in the rain, or freezing cold ! I know most of you are Roadie
style ( HYbrid ) riders, sometimes makes me think why you just do not buy a Road Bike, instead of trying to keep up with them
on a Hybrid ? I think that I am a true Hybrid rider, rode 3 moths on the road, ( during hunting season ), I've held with super
Roadies for at least 45 minutes, ( we were eating lunch together at the local dinner..( LOL ) Richard
Just wondering what some of you other guys carry for a tool kit ? Mine is probably over the top, ( to much ).
But do ride in very remote area's, even when just road riding. And then when I hit the Trails, could be 7 miles
or more back into the woods, where ( NO ) help could reach you buy car. First a lock, because I do commute
to town on this bike a lot. Then black plastic trash bag, Topeak Bag is not water proof, enough said. Some
toilet paper, remember where I ride, on the road or the Trails, there are ( NO ) convenience stores, gas stations,
or nothing to duck into if nature calls, or if it's Freezing and you break down. ( Cell phone which is not in the picture,
does not work half the time around here, and I forgot it on this ride ( Laugh ), this was not at my house but on a
Road Ride. Next a pump, 3 size tubes, ( My kids wheel sizes ), MTB gloves, hand warmers, tape, ( man's best
friend ), headlamp, every tried fixing something in the dark by yourself ? Extra flash light, awesome tool kit, with plenty
of extra batteries for everything, for lights, camera, etc...Spare batteries for that Darn Bell Wireless Speedometer,
Sunglass's, charger for my Cygolite, ( could just leave it the at the house ), the headphones, I have found myself riding
more and more without them though. Plastic bag for electronics, ( in case of rain ), pretty good first aid kit, wilderness
survival kit, and a small airplane shooter of Jack, First thing in an emergency is to stop and think !
Thought it might give me the patients to do that . ( Laugh ) All of it weighs 15 pounds with bag, I know that there are not
many on this forum that would need these items. If so I would love to know what you take, if not, ( Just what do you carry ? )
I carry the tubes, because have you every tried to patch a flat in the rain, or freezing cold ! I know most of you are Roadie
style ( HYbrid ) riders, sometimes makes me think why you just do not buy a Road Bike, instead of trying to keep up with them
on a Hybrid ? I think that I am a true Hybrid rider, rode 3 moths on the road, ( during hunting season ), I've held with super
Roadies for at least 45 minutes, ( we were eating lunch together at the local dinner..( LOL ) Richard
stapfam
02-14-11, 01:56 PM
MTB and road and it is just a wedge under the saddle with spare tube- Patch kit- 2 x Levers and a Multitool
And a phone in the back pocket- Only ever had to use it once for a broken chain. Not bad for 20 years.
However- I also ride an offroad Tandem that eats Tyres- tubes- cables and Chains. That has a Top box filled with 4 tubes-spare folding tyre- Patch kit- 3 levers- Spare cables and cable cutter- Chain and link remover- Spare brake pads and full size spanners and allen keys- Along with a box of assorted nuts and bolts-Chain ring bolts- And any thing else I might not need- but bound to eventually.
And a phone in the back pocket- Only ever had to use it once for a broken chain. Not bad for 20 years.
However- I also ride an offroad Tandem that eats Tyres- tubes- cables and Chains. That has a Top box filled with 4 tubes-spare folding tyre- Patch kit- 3 levers- Spare cables and cable cutter- Chain and link remover- Spare brake pads and full size spanners and allen keys- Along with a box of assorted nuts and bolts-Chain ring bolts- And any thing else I might not need- but bound to eventually.
xoxoxoxoLive
02-14-11, 03:53 PM
MTB and road and it is just a wedge under the saddle with spare tube- Patch kit- 2 x Levers and a Multitool
And a phone in the back pocket- Only ever had to use it once for a broken chain. Not bad for 20 years.
However- I also ride an offroad Tandem that eats Tyres- tubes- cables and Chains. That has a Top box filled with 4 tubes-spare folding tyre- Patch kit- 3 levers- Spare cables and cable cutter- Chain and link remover- Spare brake pads and full size spanners and allen keys- Along with a box of assorted nuts and bolts-Chain ring bolts- And any thing else I might not need- but bound to eventually.
The best I can remember, it seems that I have only used tubes, tire levers, multi-tool, hand warmers, and first aid kit, (
not for me, but another rider took a nasty spill on a gravel road in shorts and no gloves on. Richard
And a phone in the back pocket- Only ever had to use it once for a broken chain. Not bad for 20 years.
However- I also ride an offroad Tandem that eats Tyres- tubes- cables and Chains. That has a Top box filled with 4 tubes-spare folding tyre- Patch kit- 3 levers- Spare cables and cable cutter- Chain and link remover- Spare brake pads and full size spanners and allen keys- Along with a box of assorted nuts and bolts-Chain ring bolts- And any thing else I might not need- but bound to eventually.
The best I can remember, it seems that I have only used tubes, tire levers, multi-tool, hand warmers, and first aid kit, (
not for me, but another rider took a nasty spill on a gravel road in shorts and no gloves on. Richard
xoxoxoxoLive
02-14-11, 04:01 PM
Oh and plastic trash bag, zip lock bag for the electronics, ( got caught in the rain ), and spare batteries. Richard
giantcfr1
02-15-11, 12:10 AM
WARNING CRAP PHOTOS FROM MY IPOD....
... I know most of you are Roadie
style ( HYbrid ) riders, sometimes makes me think why you just do not buy a Road Bike, instead of trying to keep up with them
on a Hybrid ? I think that I am a true Hybrid rider, rode 3 moths on the road, ( during hunting season ), I've held with super
Roadies for at least 45 minutes, ( we were eating lunch together at the local dinner..( LOL ) Richard
OK, I'll try to address your questions through my experience and my needs...
As I mentioned on other threads I don’t usually have to carry so much. For example minimal first aid bits and pieces, lock, money etc. That is because I usually have access to amenities and alternative transport if need be. If I ride in the mountains, I carry a spare tube, levers, pump and “extra” money and I usually have other riders with me plus 9 times out of 10, the luxury of a support vehicle. This is handy for dashes to the hospital as mobile phones don’t have a strong signal where we ride in the mountains. Yes we have had to use it on quite a few occasions.
I’ll admit I have never ridden my hybrid / urban (insert other names here) bike on a trail and use 700 x 23mm tyres, so by your definition, I’m one of those “Roadie style ( HYbrid ) riders” I guess.
Exhibit A)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/IMG_0062.jpg
Exhibit B)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/IMG_0059.jpg
The reason why I don’t use my Road bike as an Urban bike:
I don’t like riding my Exhibit B bike around the streets because I prefer a “reasonable” saddle to bar drop on it, which for me is uncomfortable whilst riding in the streets looking out for pedestrians, cars, trucks, motorbikes, buses, and I don’t require multiple hand positions whilst riding in traffic. Also, I don’t require such a range of gear ratio in the streets. This bike I use for 70km plus rides through mountains where there is little to no traffic.
My Exhibit A bike has for me, the perfect combination of both worlds whilst riding in traffic. With the riser bars and reasonably level saddle to bar drop I can see clearly, and with the simple MTB gear ratio (EDIT front chain rings) plus 700 x 23 tyres, I can accelerate easy enough from traffic lights.
Richard you often raise the question what a real hybrid is. Not even wikipedia is sure http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_bike
How about we just celebrate the fact that we have a common interest in bicycles.
... I know most of you are Roadie
style ( HYbrid ) riders, sometimes makes me think why you just do not buy a Road Bike, instead of trying to keep up with them
on a Hybrid ? I think that I am a true Hybrid rider, rode 3 moths on the road, ( during hunting season ), I've held with super
Roadies for at least 45 minutes, ( we were eating lunch together at the local dinner..( LOL ) Richard
OK, I'll try to address your questions through my experience and my needs...
As I mentioned on other threads I don’t usually have to carry so much. For example minimal first aid bits and pieces, lock, money etc. That is because I usually have access to amenities and alternative transport if need be. If I ride in the mountains, I carry a spare tube, levers, pump and “extra” money and I usually have other riders with me plus 9 times out of 10, the luxury of a support vehicle. This is handy for dashes to the hospital as mobile phones don’t have a strong signal where we ride in the mountains. Yes we have had to use it on quite a few occasions.
I’ll admit I have never ridden my hybrid / urban (insert other names here) bike on a trail and use 700 x 23mm tyres, so by your definition, I’m one of those “Roadie style ( HYbrid ) riders” I guess.
Exhibit A)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/IMG_0062.jpg
Exhibit B)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/IMG_0059.jpg
The reason why I don’t use my Road bike as an Urban bike:
I don’t like riding my Exhibit B bike around the streets because I prefer a “reasonable” saddle to bar drop on it, which for me is uncomfortable whilst riding in the streets looking out for pedestrians, cars, trucks, motorbikes, buses, and I don’t require multiple hand positions whilst riding in traffic. Also, I don’t require such a range of gear ratio in the streets. This bike I use for 70km plus rides through mountains where there is little to no traffic.
My Exhibit A bike has for me, the perfect combination of both worlds whilst riding in traffic. With the riser bars and reasonably level saddle to bar drop I can see clearly, and with the simple MTB gear ratio (EDIT front chain rings) plus 700 x 23 tyres, I can accelerate easy enough from traffic lights.
Richard you often raise the question what a real hybrid is. Not even wikipedia is sure http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_bike
How about we just celebrate the fact that we have a common interest in bicycles.
xoxoxoxoLive
02-15-11, 01:49 AM
WARNING CRAP PHOTOS FROM MY IPOD....
OK, I'll try to address your questions through my experience and my needs...
As I mentioned on other threads I don’t usually have to carry so much. For example minimal first aid bits and pieces, lock, money etc. That is because I usually have access to amenities and alternative transport if need be. If I ride in the mountains, I carry a spare tube, levers, pump and “extra” money and I usually have other riders with me plus 9 times out of 10, the luxury of a support vehicle. This is handy for dashes to the hospital as mobile phones don’t have a strong signal where we ride in the mountains. Yes we have had to use it on quite a few occasions.
I’ll admit I have never ridden my hybrid / urban (insert other names here) bike on a trail and use 700 x 23mm tyres, so by your definition, I’m one of those “Roadie style ( HYbrid ) riders” I guess.
Exhibit A)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/IMG_0062.jpg
Exhibit B)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/IMG_0059.jpg
The reason why I don’t use my Road bike as an Urban bike:
I don’t like riding my Exhibit B bike around the streets because I prefer a “reasonable” saddle to bar drop on it, which for me is uncomfortable whilst riding in the streets looking out for pedestrians, cars, trucks, motorbikes, buses, and I don’t require multiple hand positions whilst riding in traffic. Also, I don’t require such a range of gear ratio in the streets. This bike I use for 70km plus rides through mountains where there is little to no traffic.
My Exhibit A bike has for me, the perfect combination of both worlds whilst riding in traffic. With the riser bars and reasonably level saddle to bar drop I can see clearly, and with the simple MTB gear ratio plus 700 x 23 tyres, I can accelerate easy enough from traffic lights.
Richard you often raise the question what a real hybrid is. Not even wikipedia is sure http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_bike
How about we just celebrate the fact that we have a common interest in bicycles.
You are a wonderful poster ! The definition of a Hybrid has ( changed ) a lot during the years that I was not involved in the sport.
Maybe just having a hard time coming to terms with what it has lead to. The fault is on my end. There was only one definition
for Hybrid years ago, 1/2 MTB 1/2 road bike, really just a great commuter bike. But times have changed, and I am trying to catch up,
plus my back ground is more MTB riding. ( No ) personally attacks ever intended. Both exhibit A and B are Very nice rides ! Richard
OK, I'll try to address your questions through my experience and my needs...
As I mentioned on other threads I don’t usually have to carry so much. For example minimal first aid bits and pieces, lock, money etc. That is because I usually have access to amenities and alternative transport if need be. If I ride in the mountains, I carry a spare tube, levers, pump and “extra” money and I usually have other riders with me plus 9 times out of 10, the luxury of a support vehicle. This is handy for dashes to the hospital as mobile phones don’t have a strong signal where we ride in the mountains. Yes we have had to use it on quite a few occasions.
I’ll admit I have never ridden my hybrid / urban (insert other names here) bike on a trail and use 700 x 23mm tyres, so by your definition, I’m one of those “Roadie style ( HYbrid ) riders” I guess.
Exhibit A)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/IMG_0062.jpg
Exhibit B)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/IMG_0059.jpg
The reason why I don’t use my Road bike as an Urban bike:
I don’t like riding my Exhibit B bike around the streets because I prefer a “reasonable” saddle to bar drop on it, which for me is uncomfortable whilst riding in the streets looking out for pedestrians, cars, trucks, motorbikes, buses, and I don’t require multiple hand positions whilst riding in traffic. Also, I don’t require such a range of gear ratio in the streets. This bike I use for 70km plus rides through mountains where there is little to no traffic.
My Exhibit A bike has for me, the perfect combination of both worlds whilst riding in traffic. With the riser bars and reasonably level saddle to bar drop I can see clearly, and with the simple MTB gear ratio plus 700 x 23 tyres, I can accelerate easy enough from traffic lights.
Richard you often raise the question what a real hybrid is. Not even wikipedia is sure http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_bike
How about we just celebrate the fact that we have a common interest in bicycles.
You are a wonderful poster ! The definition of a Hybrid has ( changed ) a lot during the years that I was not involved in the sport.
Maybe just having a hard time coming to terms with what it has lead to. The fault is on my end. There was only one definition
for Hybrid years ago, 1/2 MTB 1/2 road bike, really just a great commuter bike. But times have changed, and I am trying to catch up,
plus my back ground is more MTB riding. ( No ) personally attacks ever intended. Both exhibit A and B are Very nice rides ! Richard
xoxoxoxoLive
02-15-11, 01:56 AM
Oh and by the way, the toilet paper has come in handy also ! ( Laugh ) Richard : )
xoxoxoxoLive
02-15-11, 02:54 AM
190044
Exhibit A and B ! Probably cost less than your wheel set. ( LOL) When I worked at a LBS years ago, there were only two styles
of bikes. Excluding Beach cruiser ETC.. Road Bikes and MTB's, people started buying Hardtail Mtb's, most had rigid forks and
putting street friendly tires, lights, racks, Etc..And we called them Hybrids, most were not intended for the trails, but commuter
bikes. And I was one of those, I commuted everywhere ! When I reentered the sport 4 years ago, I was was strictly MTB, now
I am learning where the world of Hybrids have gone. I can still remember when we pinned a playing card to our forks' with a cloths pin
for sound effects. ( Laugh ).. I catered to the MTB customers' anyway, never have been a Roadie. No disrespect meant, just
trying to help you understand where I am coming from. Best Regards, Richard
Exhibit A and B ! Probably cost less than your wheel set. ( LOL) When I worked at a LBS years ago, there were only two styles
of bikes. Excluding Beach cruiser ETC.. Road Bikes and MTB's, people started buying Hardtail Mtb's, most had rigid forks and
putting street friendly tires, lights, racks, Etc..And we called them Hybrids, most were not intended for the trails, but commuter
bikes. And I was one of those, I commuted everywhere ! When I reentered the sport 4 years ago, I was was strictly MTB, now
I am learning where the world of Hybrids have gone. I can still remember when we pinned a playing card to our forks' with a cloths pin
for sound effects. ( Laugh ).. I catered to the MTB customers' anyway, never have been a Roadie. No disrespect meant, just
trying to help you understand where I am coming from. Best Regards, Richard
giantcfr1
02-15-11, 06:37 AM
190044
Exhibit A and B ! Probably cost less than your wheel set. ( LOL) When I worked at a LBS years ago, there were only two styles
of bikes. Excluding Beach cruiser ETC.. Road Bikes and MTB's, people started buying Hardtail Mtb's, most had rigid forks and
putting street friendly tires, lights, racks, Etc..And we called them Hybrids, most were not intended for the trails, but commuter
bikes. And I was one of those, I commuted everywhere ! When I reentered the sport 4 years ago, I was was strictly MTB, now
I am learning where the world of Hybrids have gone. I can still remember when we pinned a playing card to our forks' with a cloths pin
for sound effects. ( Laugh ).. I catered to the MTB customers' anyway, never have been a Roadie. No disrespect meant, just
trying to help you understand where I am coming from. Best Regards, Richard
No worries all is good.
BTW, my wheel set on the road bike was "relatively" cheap. My friend built them for me as I needed something compatible with mountain riding and strong cross winds. They are only mavic open pros, dt swiss spokes and 105 hubs. I chose 105 because I wanted black, and ultegra and dura ace didn't come in black. They replaced a pair of deep carbon wheels which were only ever any good on level stretches with no wind. Replacing them made the biggest positive impact on my riding enjoyment.
Also as a side note, the clothes peg has been replaced by Chris King Hubs and Fulcrum Hubs. They sound like a swarm of wasps.
NOW back onto the subject, Tool kits........
Exhibit A and B ! Probably cost less than your wheel set. ( LOL) When I worked at a LBS years ago, there were only two styles
of bikes. Excluding Beach cruiser ETC.. Road Bikes and MTB's, people started buying Hardtail Mtb's, most had rigid forks and
putting street friendly tires, lights, racks, Etc..And we called them Hybrids, most were not intended for the trails, but commuter
bikes. And I was one of those, I commuted everywhere ! When I reentered the sport 4 years ago, I was was strictly MTB, now
I am learning where the world of Hybrids have gone. I can still remember when we pinned a playing card to our forks' with a cloths pin
for sound effects. ( Laugh ).. I catered to the MTB customers' anyway, never have been a Roadie. No disrespect meant, just
trying to help you understand where I am coming from. Best Regards, Richard
No worries all is good.
BTW, my wheel set on the road bike was "relatively" cheap. My friend built them for me as I needed something compatible with mountain riding and strong cross winds. They are only mavic open pros, dt swiss spokes and 105 hubs. I chose 105 because I wanted black, and ultegra and dura ace didn't come in black. They replaced a pair of deep carbon wheels which were only ever any good on level stretches with no wind. Replacing them made the biggest positive impact on my riding enjoyment.
Also as a side note, the clothes peg has been replaced by Chris King Hubs and Fulcrum Hubs. They sound like a swarm of wasps.
NOW back onto the subject, Tool kits........
john423
02-15-11, 09:32 AM
Will put a small saddlebag on my hybrid with basically the same stuff that's in my road bike's bag - spare tube, Park multitool, some tire tools (even though the multitool has a tire tool on it already) and a couple of CO2 cartridges with inflater. I'd love to figure out how to use the chain tool on the multitool - got a feeling I'm gonna need it one day. I gotta read up in my Zinn book. I also put my cell phone in there and a car key if I've traveled the bike to a location by car.
I know some guys in bigger cities have access to this kind of stuff, but someone in my small town's really missing the boat not having a Basic Bicycle Repair class for stuff like simple on-the-fly chain repair. I know it could take money out of their pockets, but it'd be great to have the hands-on instruction.
I know some guys in bigger cities have access to this kind of stuff, but someone in my small town's really missing the boat not having a Basic Bicycle Repair class for stuff like simple on-the-fly chain repair. I know it could take money out of their pockets, but it'd be great to have the hands-on instruction.
mikeschn
02-15-11, 04:44 PM
I have a self adhesive patch, a multi-tool and a tire tool. That's it! I may not have enough... you guys will have to tell me.
Mikey
Mikey
xoxoxoxoLive
02-15-11, 05:41 PM
I have a self adhesive patch, a multi-tool and a tire tool. That's it! I may not have enough... you guys will have to tell me.
Mikey
Get a spare tube, patch kits are okay at home under ideal circumstances, the self adhesive ones work horrible.
I do not believe that I ever had one hold good, even when using it at the house. Try some basic practice repairs
on your bike at the house, where no stress is involved, will help during a real situation. ( Trust me ),
It will turn what seems like a disaster, into a small inconvenience, you did not mention a pump. Richard
Mikey
Get a spare tube, patch kits are okay at home under ideal circumstances, the self adhesive ones work horrible.
I do not believe that I ever had one hold good, even when using it at the house. Try some basic practice repairs
on your bike at the house, where no stress is involved, will help during a real situation. ( Trust me ),
It will turn what seems like a disaster, into a small inconvenience, you did not mention a pump. Richard
mikeschn
02-15-11, 05:57 PM
Oh yea, I have a pump hanging off of one of the bottle holders...
Mikey
Mikey
alanknm
02-15-11, 06:07 PM
a spare tube, CO2 inflater, multitool, tire tools in the smallest bag I could find that would fit under the seat of my road bike.
I carry a credit card, some ID, a cell phone, my keys, some change and a pair of rubber surgical gloves in a small fanny pack.
Anything that I don't want getting wet goes into a ziplock bag.
I carry a credit card, some ID, a cell phone, my keys, some change and a pair of rubber surgical gloves in a small fanny pack.
Anything that I don't want getting wet goes into a ziplock bag.
mikeschn
02-15-11, 06:37 PM
What are the rubber surgical gloves for?
Mike...
Mike...
xoxoxoxoLive
02-15-11, 06:47 PM
What are the rubber surgical gloves for?
Mike...
Mikey, I have got to say, you have been and are still being a very refreshing poster to the Hybrid forum ! Richard
Mike...
Mikey, I have got to say, you have been and are still being a very refreshing poster to the Hybrid forum ! Richard
msujohn
02-15-11, 07:07 PM
Can folks help me with the multi tool they reference. If i was to buy one from NashBar what would you recommend. It seems like you can get a nashbar tool for pretty cheap vs. a Park tool. I'm not sure what I actually will need. I need to get the following:
- Multi tool - not sure which one
- Pump or CO2 what are the advantages, what do you recommend
-
- Multi tool - not sure which one
- Pump or CO2 what are the advantages, what do you recommend
-
xoxoxoxoLive
02-15-11, 07:59 PM
Can folks help me with the multi tool they reference. If i was to buy one from NashBar what would you recommend. It seems like you can get a nashbar tool for pretty cheap vs. a Park tool. I'm not sure what I actually will need. I need to get the following:
- Multi tool - not sure which one
- Pump or CO2 what are the advantages, what do you recommend
-
When I am saying multi-tool, I do not refer to the ones geared for bikes. I carry all the Allen wrenches my bike needs,
plus a small adjustable wrench. What I mean is more like a Leatherman style tool. Pliers, cutters, screw drivers, etc..
They can come in very compact versions, always take a pump, co2, one shot deal, pump endless fill ups. You may
pinch the new tube, patch does not hold etc...I did carry a Bike multi-tool, but when looking at what it could do, changed
for small adjustable wrench, allen wrenches' that my bike needs, and the multi-tool does the rest and more..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGIsT7BFfW0 the tool I have used the most, Besides maybe
tire levers... Richard ( notice bike wheel on side of video ) Laugh !
- Multi tool - not sure which one
- Pump or CO2 what are the advantages, what do you recommend
-
When I am saying multi-tool, I do not refer to the ones geared for bikes. I carry all the Allen wrenches my bike needs,
plus a small adjustable wrench. What I mean is more like a Leatherman style tool. Pliers, cutters, screw drivers, etc..
They can come in very compact versions, always take a pump, co2, one shot deal, pump endless fill ups. You may
pinch the new tube, patch does not hold etc...I did carry a Bike multi-tool, but when looking at what it could do, changed
for small adjustable wrench, allen wrenches' that my bike needs, and the multi-tool does the rest and more..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGIsT7BFfW0 the tool I have used the most, Besides maybe
tire levers... Richard ( notice bike wheel on side of video ) Laugh !
c.miller64
02-15-11, 08:06 PM
189736189735189734
Just wondering what some of you other guys carry for a tool kit ? Mine is probably over the top, ( to much ).
You're forgetting one of the most important tools you can have- a pair of mini vice-grips.
Just wondering what some of you other guys carry for a tool kit ? Mine is probably over the top, ( to much ).
You're forgetting one of the most important tools you can have- a pair of mini vice-grips.
xoxoxoxoLive
02-16-11, 01:18 AM
You're forgetting one of the most important tools you can have- a pair of mini vice-grips.
I might have to add a pair, have a nice quality pair already ! Darn more weight ! Richard
I might have to add a pair, have a nice quality pair already ! Darn more weight ! Richard
Sixty Fiver
02-16-11, 01:30 AM
This is pretty much it...
http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/toolkit.jpg
Not shown is the spare tube (that changes with the bike), my pump and I have added a set of small vice grips.
:)
If I am travelling really light it is a tube, patchkit, multi tool, and pump and if I am riding an antique bike I carry a 6 inch adjustable wrench for non metric bolts and odd fittings.
http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/toolkit.jpg
Not shown is the spare tube (that changes with the bike), my pump and I have added a set of small vice grips.
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If I am travelling really light it is a tube, patchkit, multi tool, and pump and if I am riding an antique bike I carry a 6 inch adjustable wrench for non metric bolts and odd fittings.
Sixty Fiver
02-16-11, 01:34 AM
Can folks help me with the multi tool they reference. If i was to buy one from NashBar what would you recommend. It seems like you can get a nashbar tool for pretty cheap vs. a Park tool. I'm not sure what I actually will need. I need to get the following:
- Multi tool - not sure which one
- Pump or CO2 what are the advantages, what do you recommend
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My Filzer multi tools (show) have stood up to years of use... besides riding around in my kit they get used ion my shop and have never failed whereas Park multi tools have.
A pump is great as it offers an unlimited supply of air... CO2 is useful if you are racing and time is an issue and it is spendy.
They have changed the logo... this is a solid multi tool (shop grade).
http://www.filzer.com/img/products/68-lg.jpg
I also have this Filzer... it is smaller, lighter, and more awkward to use but does have a built in chain tool.
http://www.filzer.com/img/products/114-md.jpg
Also have one of these and have found it to be pretty solid... it is a spoke wrench and chain tool in one.
http://www.filzer.com/img/products/75-sm.jpg
I usually carry an appropriate Park spoke tool on my key ring... :)
- Multi tool - not sure which one
- Pump or CO2 what are the advantages, what do you recommend
-
My Filzer multi tools (show) have stood up to years of use... besides riding around in my kit they get used ion my shop and have never failed whereas Park multi tools have.
A pump is great as it offers an unlimited supply of air... CO2 is useful if you are racing and time is an issue and it is spendy.
They have changed the logo... this is a solid multi tool (shop grade).
http://www.filzer.com/img/products/68-lg.jpg
I also have this Filzer... it is smaller, lighter, and more awkward to use but does have a built in chain tool.
http://www.filzer.com/img/products/114-md.jpg
Also have one of these and have found it to be pretty solid... it is a spoke wrench and chain tool in one.
http://www.filzer.com/img/products/75-sm.jpg
I usually carry an appropriate Park spoke tool on my key ring... :)
xoxoxoxoLive
02-16-11, 01:54 AM
I carry a chain brake tool also, and a new master link. But please advise them to practice this at home ! Not when really
needed.. Richard ( NOT as easy as it looks ) and when I am traveling light, cell phone and a pray !
needed.. Richard ( NOT as easy as it looks ) and when I am traveling light, cell phone and a pray !
mikeschn
02-16-11, 02:04 AM
Up pretty late, aren't we?
BTW, I just got an iPhone 4... it might be the only tool we need, as it does everything!!! http://www.mikenchell.com/images/econ_laugh.gif
Mike...
BTW, I just got an iPhone 4... it might be the only tool we need, as it does everything!!! http://www.mikenchell.com/images/econ_laugh.gif
Mike...
xoxoxoxoLive
02-16-11, 03:03 AM
Up pretty late, aren't we?
BTW, I just got an iPhone 4... it might be the only tool we need, as it does everything!!! http://www.mikenchell.com/images/econ_laugh.gif
Mike...
Playing on line chess ! Richard
BTW, I just got an iPhone 4... it might be the only tool we need, as it does everything!!! http://www.mikenchell.com/images/econ_laugh.gif
Mike...
Playing on line chess ! Richard
alanknm
02-16-11, 04:46 AM
What are the rubber surgical gloves for?
Mike...
Every try keeping your hands clean and dry while trying to change a tube or putting a chain back on after getting covered in mud when you're on the road when it's cold and raining ? A pair of gloves doesn't weigh anything, takes up zero space and can keep your hands clean and dry.
Mike...
Every try keeping your hands clean and dry while trying to change a tube or putting a chain back on after getting covered in mud when you're on the road when it's cold and raining ? A pair of gloves doesn't weigh anything, takes up zero space and can keep your hands clean and dry.
alanknm
02-16-11, 04:54 AM
Just remembered. I've heard that some guys carry some duct tape with them to use as an emergency patch when their spare goes flat. Some spare zip ties is another thing that some people will carry as well, especially if they're using wired sensors for their bike computer (I use the wireless ones, less hassle. You still need zip ties but not as many).
I4N
02-20-11, 12:41 PM
This...
http://www.performancebike.com/images/performance/products/1500/40-2053-NCL-UNFOLD.jpg
tire pressure gauge,
pump that mounts on side of bottle rack
Tire tools
tire repair kit
anddd iphone 4 :)
Here's the lil guy i keep stuff in...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/anthrax1202/IMG_0638.jpg
http://www.performancebike.com/images/performance/products/1500/40-2053-NCL-UNFOLD.jpg
tire pressure gauge,
pump that mounts on side of bottle rack
Tire tools
tire repair kit
anddd iphone 4 :)
Here's the lil guy i keep stuff in...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/anthrax1202/IMG_0638.jpg