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Leukybear 12-23-14 10:10 PM


Originally Posted by JohnDThompson (Post 17412499)
Yup. I carry a spare tube, that VAR bead jack, and this:

And your trusty silca impero? :lol:

JohnDThompson 12-23-14 10:27 PM


Originally Posted by Leukybear (Post 17412507)
And your trusty silca impero? :lol:

Indeed:

http://www.os2.dhs.org/~john/fixed-frame/2014.jpg

GhostSS 12-23-14 10:56 PM

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I just got me one of these:

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=424485


All you have to do is find an outlet......oh wait......crap.

veganbikes 12-23-14 11:10 PM

Another vote for the PDW 3wrencho, I love that thing, sometimes I just hold it in my hand because it feels so nice.

Also another vote for the Topeak Road Morph. That is probably the best frame pump on the market for the weight and features. You spend less time pumping and are more comfortable doing it.

If you want something smaller, that is more of a pain to use but is better than most of what is out there, the Topeak Race Rocket is a great choice. It has a hide away hose so you don't bend your presta valves and is small enough to not totally fall out of your jersey pocket (though it isn't super tiny) and they make a carbon version if 82g is too heavy.

If you have an aversion to pumps you can use a CO2 inflator or get a hybrid design that does both.

I also highly recommend checking tire pressure before each ride and pumping at least once a week but sometimes more or less depending on your tires. I also would suggest getting a good puncture resistant tire like the Continental Gatorskins (if you are really paranoid the Hardshell version is even more resilient).

However this knowledge imparted on you can be used on a fixed gear bicycle or a geared bicycle or anything in between and not just "fixies, bro"

europa 12-23-14 11:12 PM


Originally Posted by GhostSS (Post 17412622)
I just got me one of these:

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=424485


All you have to do is find an outlet......oh wait......crap.

Not many 12 volt gum trees in the Aussie bush.

GENESTARWIND 12-23-14 11:30 PM

I carry a compact adjustable wrench, co2 kit, tire levers and a spare tube.
Yes an adjustable wrench can round nuts if youre not careful but it was free.

79pmooney 12-24-14 12:21 AM

Yeah, 6" crescents work just fine. I used one for years. Replace your track nuts every 2-3 years and be done with it. Peanut butter tools also work just fine. The black VAR ones are as good as Campys. My 40 yo one has its handle wrapped in innertube and is my workhorse shop fixie wrench.

I am now using a Pedros Trixie fix gear multi tool that I have strapped under my seat bag. http://pedros.com/products/toolsfor-the-ride/trixie/ Makes for very quick wheel flips. It is a very good wrench and great spanner. (Much better spanner for the 12 tooth Eur-Asia lockring than the flat Park spanner and just as good on the regular lockrings.)

Ben

TenSpeedV2 12-24-14 12:24 AM

I picked one of these up a few years ago from Performance Bike for just a pedal wrench, before I started riding fixed. Little did I know that I would end up loving this cheapo wrench.

http://www.abovebike.com/26646042%5B1%5D.jpg

bro 12-24-14 05:42 AM

whoa, i love this bike.

Originally Posted by JohnDThompson (Post 17412539)


europa 12-24-14 06:32 AM


Originally Posted by bro (Post 17412905)
whoa, i love this bike.

You can't have it, he bites :troll:

bmwjoe 12-24-14 07:20 AM

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You need one more tool than on your geared bike to deal with a flat. I have the PWD 3Wrencho. It works a treat! It is also a tire lever, so net-net I have the same number of tools. I also carry a Second Wind pump, spare tube, press on patches, and a multi-tool.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=424501

Ride Safe,

Joe

Bandera 12-24-14 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Leukybear (Post 17412507)
And your trusty silca impero? :lol:

Accept no substitutes.......:love:

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=424502

-Bandera

JohnDThompson 12-24-14 08:31 AM


Originally Posted by Bandera (Post 17413057)
Accept no substitutes.......:love:

With the Campagnolo head, of course:

http://www.os2.dhs.org/~john/pump-head.jpg

jlafitte 12-24-14 09:52 AM

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There was another thread something like "what's in your road kit," maybe worth reprising.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=424516

Leukybear 12-24-14 01:11 PM

The rema kit is hands down the best patch kit out there.

Speaking of spare spokes, a kevlar emergency spoke would be useful as well.

Mumonkan 12-24-14 03:22 PM

i bought a box of 100 rema patches and get new glue when i run out, best patches evar

Unkle Rico 12-26-14 10:43 AM

Since there is glass almost everywhere in SF streets it seems, i just carry a full repair kit just as if i was going on a century ride. Tubes, levers, Co2 and multitool. I just throw the whole thing in my messenger bag..

john4789 12-26-14 12:05 PM

Puncture resistant tires w/ thorn resistant tubes on the inside = one flat per 3-4k miles IME. If you don't want to carry the necessary stuff to fix a flat, make your ride flat resistant and use option 2 to get home if it doesn't work.

Huffandstuff 12-26-14 12:23 PM

Carry a carbon fiber wrench, will save you so many grams.

jlam 12-27-14 05:26 PM

Thanks for all the feedback! Guess I should stop being a wuss and just carry the tools I need for a piece of mind.

FYI I use a Topeak Pocket Rocket for my pump. I can't be bothered with disposable CO2 cartridges!

t x 12-27-14 05:32 PM

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Unkle Rico 12-27-14 06:40 PM

What are the wing nuts used for?


t x 12-27-14 07:16 PM


Originally Posted by Unkle Rico (Post 17419714)
What are the wing nuts used for?

To attach to the bottle cage mounts, and so you don't need a hex wrench to get your hex wrench :thumb:

Danclark 12-28-14 06:27 AM

Cab anyone who uses co2 share some feedback? I've never used them, but they seem good in theory...

Unkle Rico 12-28-14 06:45 AM

I think they work good -- usually carry 2 of them with me on longer rides, its kind of a one shot deal. If i was riding in more remote places i'd rather have a small pump like TX's pictured above.


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