Originally Posted by
tetonrider
3 tire levers, jynx? really? i've never needed more than 2, and often when at home i use only one, even when others are readily available to me.
They come as a pack of three and snap together thats the only reason why I have three. I usually never use more than one but they are the same width as a tube so it doesnt take up any extra room to just bring all three. I guess if they break i'll have an extra.
Originally Posted by
tetonrider
agree re: allen wrench set and multi tool. there are a few 2mm and 3mm bolts on my bike, i believe, thus i'm covered by that little topeak tool (2/3/4/5/6/philips), though i could probably get by with just 4/5/6.
Yea anything with 2,3,4,5,6, and a screwdriver is good
Originally Posted by
tetonrider
ultraflate not worth the weight/space?
not worth the space (for me atleast).
Originally Posted by
tetonrider
point taken. maybe i'm out of practice, but i haven't had the greatest lucky lately repairing tubes -- even at home. on occasion, it has been difficult to find the source of the leak without a bucket of water. also, some patches haven't held at 110-120psi.
Bring 2 tubes and 2 co2's if you dont trust your patch jobs. then bring the tube home and patch it comfortably at home.
Originally Posted by
tetonrider
should i be going glueless or w/ glue for in-the-field repairs?
glue patches last forever (or atleast much longer). generally glueless are temporary (although some have had good luck with long term repairs). the glueless are faster which is nice but not really a big deal unless you need to catch up with a group.
Originally Posted by
tetonrider
it's possible for me to be 50 miles and 2 mountain passes from home, which is why i was thinking 2 spare tubes...if they fit. maybe i tube, patch kit, and cell phone would be better. (although my cell doesn't work in some areas i ride.)
If I know I am going on an exceptionally long ride or a place with bad roads Ill just throw another tube in my jersey pocket for that ride.