This Multi-Tool
10-24-17 | 08:34 AM
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[QUOTE=cyccommute;19946988]The Fixit Sticks tool kit does, indeed, look intriguing. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like it is in production yet. It's not listed on the Fixit Sticks website.
Yes it is.
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10-24-17 | 12:51 PM
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Damn. Why don't they include a treasure map?!
Pro tip to Fixit Sticks: You'll sell more kits if you put them in the front window
The Fixit Sticks tool kit does, indeed, look intriguing. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like it is in production yet. It's not listed on the Fixit Sticks website.
Yes it is.
I called and it's buried in the website.
Fixitsticks.com
Shop now
Replaceables
Kits
They said it should be shipping in about a week.
Yes it is.
I called and it's buried in the website.
Fixitsticks.com
Shop now
Replaceables
Kits
They said it should be shipping in about a week.
Pro tip to Fixit Sticks: You'll sell more kits if you put them in the front window
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Dreamin' of Bemidji Down the Mississippi (in part)
Plan Epsilon Around Lake Michigan in the era of Covid
Gold Fever Three days of dirt in Colorado
Pokin' around the Poconos A cold ride around Lake Erie
Dinosaurs in Colorado A mountain bike guide to the Purgatory Canyon dinosaur trackway
Solo Without Pie. The search for pie in the Midwest.
Picking the Scablands. Washington and Oregon, 2005. Pie and spiders on the Columbia River!
10-25-17 | 05:41 PM
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Not a fan of gimmicky multi-tools. First time I used the Park I-beam tool chain breaker the pin fell out.
Most tools have too many unusable tools. Keep it simple s.
If you want a chain breaker, carry a chain breaker. If you want tire levers, carry good tire levers.
This and a couple of good allen wrenches will do.
Most tools have too many unusable tools. Keep it simple s.
If you want a chain breaker, carry a chain breaker. If you want tire levers, carry good tire levers.
This and a couple of good allen wrenches will do.
10-25-17 | 06:54 PM
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If that thing really weighs over 1/2 lb., you'll pay every day that you ride with it on your bike.
IME, most of the tools never get used, & many have no use on a modern bike (hex wrenches).
I'm with asmac- tire levers, chain tool, 2 allen wrenches, & also mini needlenose pliers- surprisingly useful.
IME, most of the tools never get used, & many have no use on a modern bike (hex wrenches).
I'm with asmac- tire levers, chain tool, 2 allen wrenches, & also mini needlenose pliers- surprisingly useful.
10-26-17 | 06:37 AM
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I like to carry a small, compact mechanic with me. He doesn't have the skill of a full-size mechanic, but still covers 90% of my roadside repair needs.
10-26-17 | 08:45 AM
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Multitools are nice but I ended better off going over my bike and getting the necessary individual allen keys (or other wrenches). Those plus a small chain tool and tire levers are about all that's needed. They work better, there's not many of them and they are no heavier/bigger than a multitool.
In fact, given the weight of multi-tool frame, I think you could actually have less weight with a chain tool and loose keys. Or close, anyway.
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10-26-17 | 09:56 AM
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I agree: separate allen keys work a lot better. Trying to adjust the brake centration with a multitool is for the birds: the stubby little allen key can't reach the nut. If nothing else, put 2 or 3 of the most important allen keys in your kit. The weight is negligible and the payoff in actually being able to use the tool is high.
In fact, given the weight of multi-tool frame, I think you could actually have less weight with a chain tool and loose keys. Or close, anyway.
Wiz
In fact, given the weight of multi-tool frame, I think you could actually have less weight with a chain tool and loose keys. Or close, anyway.
Wiz
Here, by the way, is the treasure map to the Fixit Sticks kits.
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Dreamin' of Bemidji Down the Mississippi (in part)
Plan Epsilon Around Lake Michigan in the era of Covid
Gold Fever Three days of dirt in Colorado
Pokin' around the Poconos A cold ride around Lake Erie
Dinosaurs in Colorado A mountain bike guide to the Purgatory Canyon dinosaur trackway
Solo Without Pie. The search for pie in the Midwest.
Picking the Scablands. Washington and Oregon, 2005. Pie and spiders on the Columbia River!
Stuart Black
Dreamin' of Bemidji Down the Mississippi (in part)
Plan Epsilon Around Lake Michigan in the era of Covid
Gold Fever Three days of dirt in Colorado
Pokin' around the Poconos A cold ride around Lake Erie
Dinosaurs in Colorado A mountain bike guide to the Purgatory Canyon dinosaur trackway
Solo Without Pie. The search for pie in the Midwest.
Picking the Scablands. Washington and Oregon, 2005. Pie and spiders on the Columbia River!
10-26-17 | 10:39 AM
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I carry a multi tool (crank brothers), tie levers, a spare tube, a CO2 kit, with an extra CO2 cartidge, patch kit, my ID, and at least $50 in cash. Never know what's out there or what will happen on your ride. I ride mostly in east TN. Been in a few jams and made it back home due to several items I carry...be it cash, tube or more. Will gladly take on the extra weight for items that would allow me to fix any issues on a ride.
I carry quite a bit of stuff as well, but it doesn't have to be heavy.
A small roll of first aid tape is one of the most useful yet rarely carried.
Used recently to strap a shoe on after a buckle was lost.
10-27-17 | 03:15 AM
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I got an Acorn Tool roll, this carries everything I need including a Leatherman multi tool
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10-27-17 | 04:52 AM
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I carry a Topeak Hexus II multi-tool. It has a chain break and hook, 7 allen wrenches, a flat and phillips screw drivers, a 25T torx, tire levers, and even a cool air release button. The tire levers are some synthetic material that makes up the sides of the tool. I've never used them so I can't vouch for their strength. The steel is good, though.
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10-27-17 | 06:10 AM
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I got an Acorn Tool roll, this carries everything I need including a Leatherman multi tool
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