Tools YOU never bike without
01-02-07 | 07:24 AM
#26
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How often do you snap your shains, people??? I've biked about 30,000 miles in my life and never broke a chain. I don't think I'll ever carry a chain tool unless I go touring to Afghanistan.
15 wrench, patch kit, spare tube, multitool, tyre levers. The usual stuff. Plus a pair of rubber gloves so I don't get my hands dirty. But I don't always them, only if I have a bag with me cuz I have some other schit to carry.
15 wrench, patch kit, spare tube, multitool, tyre levers. The usual stuff. Plus a pair of rubber gloves so I don't get my hands dirty. But I don't always them, only if I have a bag with me cuz I have some other schit to carry.
01-02-07 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by LóFarkas
How often do you snap your shains, people??? I've biked about 30,000 miles in my life and never broke a chain. I don't think I'll ever carry a chain tool unless I go touring to Afghanistan.
I suspect this may have to do with your body weight. How heavy are you?
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01-02-07 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by wroomwroomoops
I suspect this may have to do with your body weight. How heavy are you?
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01-02-07 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by LóFarkas
Haha, I'm light as a feather. 137lbs. It shouldn't matter how much you weigh unless you **** up something, get your der. in the spokes or similar. i can't see a chain snap on a ss/fix because it gets no side forces and twists. Only if it was misassembled.
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I think it's logical that a heavier biker will cause the chain, and the whole drivetrain, to wear out faster. I, like you, have never had a chain break on me, ever. And I weigh the exactly same as you
Coincidence?Talking of FG; I checked your FG ride, and was impressed by the ingenious way you fixed the sprocket to the hub! Did you drill the sprocket yourself, or does someone sell sprockets with the holes of the right size and location for the IS rotor bolts?
01-02-07 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by LóFarkas
How often do you snap your shains, people???
Thowing a spare chain link in with your patch kit is really not a big deal.
Most multi-tools come with a chain tool.
01-02-07 | 01:08 PM
#36
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From: Chicago
Bikes: Trek 520, Fuji Track, Vicini Road
Topeak road morph pump
Patch kit
tire lever
multi-tool (w/ sm. chain breaker)
6" adjustable wrench
spare tube
spare folding bead tire (this is because my current rear tire is almost toast)
Patch kit
tire lever
multi-tool (w/ sm. chain breaker)
6" adjustable wrench
spare tube
spare folding bead tire (this is because my current rear tire is almost toast)
01-02-07 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by wroomwroomoops
Talking of FG; I checked your FG ride, and was impressed by the ingenious way you fixed the sprocket to the hub! Did you drill the sprocket yourself, or does someone sell sprockets with the holes of the right size and location for the IS rotor bolts?
Boone makes a $$$ Ti cog with the 6-bolt pattern and there's another commercial option in the thread somewhere.
01-02-07 | 02:16 PM
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From: Denver
Originally Posted by [165]
yes JChou does start threads, and while they may seem repetitive they are at least relevant. So, it is a bit refreshing to see these questions instead of the first page being full of random OT garbage.
We all start somewhere - whether we choose to state this or not.
JChou, have you tried to meet up with some people from the Bay Area? If not, check out sffixed.com for more local ride info, gatherings, etc.
We all start somewhere - whether we choose to state this or not.
JChou, have you tried to meet up with some people from the Bay Area? If not, check out sffixed.com for more local ride info, gatherings, etc.
to answer the op, sometimes i have no tools when i leave the house. most of the time though, i carry a patch kit, pump and wrench.
01-02-07 | 02:39 PM
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From: Los Angeles
Bikes: Custom Holland Ti road bike, Custom track bike I traded a painting for.
tire levers
15mm box wrench
channel lock
multi tool (several allen sizes)
Co2 pump
hand pump
extra tubes (for myself and the dumbos that don't carry them)
Park Patches
chain tool
crank puller (also good for leveraging while tensioning unless using the rag or tighten one side push over tighten other side method)
extra straps in case i break one or if i need one to strap somethign down on my bag
I don't know if this countd as tools but when i lived in a city that rained often i would carry my rain pants and rain jacket (superlight and small) in my bag at all times
hope i haven't forgotten anything!
15mm box wrench
channel lock
multi tool (several allen sizes)
Co2 pump
hand pump
extra tubes (for myself and the dumbos that don't carry them)
Park Patches
chain tool
crank puller (also good for leveraging while tensioning unless using the rag or tighten one side push over tighten other side method)
extra straps in case i break one or if i need one to strap somethign down on my bag
I don't know if this countd as tools but when i lived in a city that rained often i would carry my rain pants and rain jacket (superlight and small) in my bag at all times
hope i haven't forgotten anything!
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Ode to the after work nap ( ride your bike instead)
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The evil, evil nap
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01-02-07 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by wroomwroomoops
I suspect this may have to do with your body weight. How heavy are you?
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01-02-07 | 05:20 PM
#48
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From: Los Angeles
Bikes: Custom Holland Ti road bike, Custom track bike I traded a painting for.
Originally Posted by TNCLR
15mm wrench
tube
tire lever
4, 5, 6mm allen keys
pump
patch kit
tube
tire lever
4, 5, 6mm allen keys
pump
patch kit
ya right. last time you came out, you didn't have jack. then you had a flat and didn't even know how ot change it, so i had to do it for you and my manicure got all messed up, so i called my lawyers, and now you're going to be served!
AND you're going to pay for my new fake nails. 3" long with diamonds on the pinky.
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Ode to the after work nap ( ride your bike instead)
Ode to the nap
The evil, evil nap
It lures
you succumb
But only with good intent
Shortly I will rise
But you do not.
Do not succumb
To the evil, evil nap
Ode to the after work nap ( ride your bike instead)
Ode to the nap
The evil, evil nap
It lures
you succumb
But only with good intent
Shortly I will rise
But you do not.
Do not succumb
To the evil, evil nap
01-02-07 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by bitpartinyrlife
Genius!!! I'm putting an extra key in my kit right now.