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Originally Posted by Steel Monkey
(Post 23370051)
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...43c490366f.jpg Inside the Rema Kit: The usual, plus cotton (for finding objects inside tire), tube adapters, SS chain link, and tiny allen wrench. |
Originally Posted by Steel Monkey
(Post 23371744)
That's the same way we are about locks too. To what extent are we willing to safeguard against disaster vs inconvenience? I keep hoping (especially to try and shed the weight of my U lock) that everyone else realizes how "worthless" my bikes are on any market. Yet, there is always the individual anomaly :(
I leave a couple of things on my bike that could be stolen such as my taillight. If it gets stolen, I'll be annoyed, but for now, I'll keep leaving it there. Maybe I'll change my mind. I used to lock my bike by securing the frame and one of the wheels in my U lock. I used a cable lock to secure the other wheel to the bike. A thief could have easily cut the cable and had a wheel, but no one ever did. I did this for decades and never had a wheel stolen. I don't really understand the thief's mind. I now have security skewers so I only need to lock the frame. |
Originally Posted by noglider
(Post 23372004)
I don't normally carry a spoke wrench..
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Originally Posted by FastJake
(Post 23370588)
Don't forget: the best tool is a well designed, assembled, and maintained bicycle.
I carry a minimum of tools on my bikes because they don't break down. My fixed gear commuter only has a pump and tubes. I like the balance/ingenuity of size and function in the OP’s kit though - if I was bikepacking that would be a great setup. |
Originally Posted by tFUnK
(Post 23371662)
I have that ratchet tool too and it's a neat concept but it's difficult to apply leverage without the bit slipping down from the ratchet. I do like the torx bits on it, though.
I still ride with my Crank Bros mini multi tool because it's got a chain breaker. I like the simplicity of just carrying some hex keys but I've got 2.5mm bolts on the saddle light mount all the way to a 10mm for my cranks (both of which have loosened during rides previously) so that means I'd be carrying the whole set. I had this mini Park Tool chain breaker, but it just doesn't have enough leverage for my 11 speed chain. I needed an adjustable wrench on the loop handle to get more leverage. A multi tool version might be even worse. So I got the larger Park Tool cast iron tool -- so nice. I don't bring a chain tool on rides. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d99204d06d.jpg |
Originally Posted by rm -rf
(Post 23374910)
I would want to test the multi tool chain breaker at home before needing it on a ride.
I had this mini Park Tool chain breaker, but it just doesn't have enough leverage for my 11 speed chain. I needed an adjustable wrench on the loop handle to get more leverage. A multi tool version might be even worse. |
Originally Posted by choddo
(Post 23374757)
This. I use my gravel bike for commuting, 70+ mile round trip including a 21% gradient so I need gears. I carry a pump and dynaplugs. Got enough weight with change of clothes and sometimes a couple of kilos of laptop. Used to leave a lock at my old place but luckily have secure basement bike racks at the new office.
I like the balance/ingenuity of size and function in the OP’s kit though - if I was bikepacking that would be a great setup. |
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