Originally Posted by
redshift1
I am not a touring cyclist so may I ask why you carry a spoke wrench ? I am presuming this is only useful for changing broken spokes ( and not for en-route spoke tension adjustments ) ? Only asking to see if it's something that I should be carrying as an in-town recreational / for-exercise rider. I wouldn't be carrying spare spokes so is it of any use for me to carry a spoke wrench ? ( The additional weight for me would be inconsequential ).
In worst case scenario your wheel could be knocked out of true when hitting something, a spoke wrench can be used to true the wheel...Also proper spoke tension can be achieved with just a spoke wrench without using a tensiometer, it's not really that hard.