Originally Posted by
treebound
I'm going to have to compare that Ratchet Rocket to the Alien II.
The tools I carry often vary depending upon what I'm riding, where I'm going, and a few other variables.
But usually a multi-tool of some sort, something to patch and pump tires/tubes, something to cut things with ( shopping bags wrapped up in cogs ), tire levers, and probably a few more things. Several decades ago I used to carry a freewheel tool in case I broke a drive-side spoke.
I also sometimes have duct tape and bailing wire in a limited amount.
You reminded me I need to put a small knife back into my tool kit. Since I lost my last multi-tool and don't carry a pocket knife due to the rules of college and work I'm currently sans an edge amongst my on-board tools.
Baling wire is seriously Old Skool!
It feels weird not having duct tape with me, but zip ties fulfill that role for me when it comes to the bike, and (blasphemy!) I think work better for the times I've needed something like that cycling. Besides, zip ties are one of the Five True Duct Tapes (TM).
