Multi-tool failure, by side of road of course

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08-12-15 | 02:14 PM

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andr0id

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Originally Posted by chaadster

But Allen wrenches are basically all you need to completely disassemble the modern bicycle...and you carry just one?? And what would you fix on a bike with a Swiss Army knife that recommends carrying one???

A tire tool and 4mm and 5mm Allen keys are about all you need. Maybe a spoke wrench too.

No need for some giant thing.

08-12-15 | 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by thumpism

Same here. If you carry enough spares to feel prepared you'll be overloaded with spares.

I carried either two or three. I don't remember. They weren't heavy, so that wasn't a problem. It was a three-month tour. I got a lot of flats, though. I went into a bike shop in Dublin, Ireland and told them of my problem. The owner said I was riding tires that were too light. He sold me a couple of heavy tubulars, which solved the problem. Anyway, tubulars have questionable value to me in just about any situation, and they are super dumb for touring.

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