Originally Posted by
freeranger
Took my seat bag off so I could clamp the seatpost in my repair stand and thought "damn, what can I do without to make the seat bag lighter?" I could not think of anything, even tho some I've never had to use--ex.- chain breaker. I know many of us may not even carry tools on shorter rides. But on rides where we feel the need to have tools with us, are there tools you carry that you never use, but don't feel you want to do without?
Apart from fixing flats (tube, levers, CO2), I can't recall any time in the last decade or so when I've needed a tool (I additionally carry a multitool, small Swiss Army penknife, quick link, cleat bolt/washer). On one bike, I've dispensed with all tools and just carry a tube and levers in my jersey (I have a frame pump on the bike) - I like my chances for getting home alive
