What's in your portable bicycle toolkit?
04-22-14, 12:06 PM
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New rider here, I don't carry anything yet.
I ride an mtb 10-15 miles on paved trails just occasionally going off them into grass/gravel/dirt nothing rough.
The thought of walking the bike up to 7.5 miles back to my car doesn't sound so fun. Especially if I'm supposed to be at work soon.
I need a bag to put stuff in and a pump for sure. But for someone like me is a patch kit enough insurance? should I be carrying an extra tube too? The patch kit's like a fiftieth the volume of a tube in a box. I saw some sticker-patches at the store today next to the traditional patches, those ok?
How long does it take to air up an mtb tire with one of those little bitty double-action pumps?
I ride an mtb 10-15 miles on paved trails just occasionally going off them into grass/gravel/dirt nothing rough.
The thought of walking the bike up to 7.5 miles back to my car doesn't sound so fun. Especially if I'm supposed to be at work soon.
I need a bag to put stuff in and a pump for sure. But for someone like me is a patch kit enough insurance? should I be carrying an extra tube too? The patch kit's like a fiftieth the volume of a tube in a box. I saw some sticker-patches at the store today next to the traditional patches, those ok?
How long does it take to air up an mtb tire with one of those little bitty double-action pumps?
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^^ I always carry 2 spare tubes, then patch later. I have only heard bad things about the glueless patches. Get a bag to go behind your saddle big enough for at least 1 tube. Put a patch kit in too if you want.
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Oh yeah, I also have a saddle cover in mine because my saddle is leather and I don't want to ruin it in the rain.
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I normally carry a Topeak alien II tool, 1 tube, patch kit, pump, CO2 inflater and a couple of cartridges. Sometimes I carry a VAR tire tool for tires that are hard to get off. When I am touring I also carry a leatherman tool for the pliers and file, fiber spoke, chain tool, cassette tool, rescue tape, chain quick links and a couple more tubes.
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New rider here, I don't carry anything yet.
I ride an mtb 10-15 miles on paved trails just occasionally going off them into grass/gravel/dirt nothing rough.
The thought of walking the bike up to 7.5 miles back to my car doesn't sound so fun. Especially if I'm supposed to be at work soon.
I need a bag to put stuff in and a pump for sure. But for someone like me is a patch kit enough insurance? should I be carrying an extra tube too? The patch kit's like a fiftieth the volume of a tube in a box. I saw some sticker-patches at the store today next to the traditional patches, those ok?
How long does it take to air up an mtb tire with one of those little bitty double-action pumps?
I ride an mtb 10-15 miles on paved trails just occasionally going off them into grass/gravel/dirt nothing rough.
The thought of walking the bike up to 7.5 miles back to my car doesn't sound so fun. Especially if I'm supposed to be at work soon.
I need a bag to put stuff in and a pump for sure. But for someone like me is a patch kit enough insurance? should I be carrying an extra tube too? The patch kit's like a fiftieth the volume of a tube in a box. I saw some sticker-patches at the store today next to the traditional patches, those ok?
How long does it take to air up an mtb tire with one of those little bitty double-action pumps?
A patch kit is fine if you have the time to patch it, a tube costs the same and isn't too big, I carry both.
I haven't used the glueless patches yet but I haven't hear too much good about them, maybe they work in an emergency.
I don't know which pump that you are thinking about but get one specifically made for mountain bikes, they are higher volume and lower pressure.
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1 spare tube
1 minipump
1 presta to schrader adapter
1 adjustable wrench (thinking of getting either a better one or a combination
1 bike multi tool
1 Leatherman Style CS (always on my person)
2 disposable latex gloves
2 tire levers
an unknown numbers of spare batteries
1 minipump
1 presta to schrader adapter
1 adjustable wrench (thinking of getting either a better one or a combination
1 bike multi tool
1 Leatherman Style CS (always on my person)
2 disposable latex gloves
2 tire levers
an unknown numbers of spare batteries
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04-22-14, 09:15 PM
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Excellent suggestions! Keep them coming!
My usual kit includes: Topeak Hexus II multitool, patch kit and tire levers, Lezyne Pressure Drive CFH mini-pump with CO2 capability, a couple of CO2 cartridges, and a spare tube. I always have some cash and my cell phone with me and I'll probably add a mini first aid kit as well.
Based on some of the responses above, I'll be adding a couple of zip ties, a small adjustable wrench, and some disposable gloves.
My usual kit includes: Topeak Hexus II multitool, patch kit and tire levers, Lezyne Pressure Drive CFH mini-pump with CO2 capability, a couple of CO2 cartridges, and a spare tube. I always have some cash and my cell phone with me and I'll probably add a mini first aid kit as well.
Based on some of the responses above, I'll be adding a couple of zip ties, a small adjustable wrench, and some disposable gloves.
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