Which tools/parts do you bring?
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Which tools/parts do you bring?
I was curious as to what your selection of tools/spare parts is when leaving on a tour. I'm going on a 2-week tour soon and was trying to figure out what to bring...
here's what i would bring for sure:
1)flat repair kit (of course)+2 spare tubes
2) chain tool
3) small pump
4) allen keys
5) small plyers
6) small screwdriver
7) rags+a little bit of degreaser+oil+grease(useful???)
i've been wondering if i should bring those:
any advice would be appreciated. thanks!
8) cassette lockring remover + small wrench
9) spoke tool + 2-3 spare spokes
10) spare tire that can be fold (700x28)
11) spare brake cable/shifter cable
did i forget anything?
here's what i would bring for sure:
1)flat repair kit (of course)+2 spare tubes
2) chain tool
3) small pump
4) allen keys
5) small plyers
6) small screwdriver
7) rags+a little bit of degreaser+oil+grease(useful???)
i've been wondering if i should bring those:
any advice would be appreciated. thanks!
8) cassette lockring remover + small wrench
9) spoke tool + 2-3 spare spokes
10) spare tire that can be fold (700x28)
11) spare brake cable/shifter cable
did i forget anything?
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For tools I bring ...
Tubes
Patches
Tire Levers
Tire Boots
Folding Tire
Pump
Converter
Multi-tool
Allen Key Set
Crescent Wrench
Wire Cutters
Spoke Wrench
Spokes
FiberFix Spokes
Chain
Chain Link
SeatPost Collar
Cables - Brake
Cables - Gear
Bolts/Nuts - Various
Oil
Zip-ties
Velcro straps
Electrical tape
Bungie Cords - Various
String
Cable Lock
Spare Bulbs
Spare Pulley Caps (for my dynamo)
Batteries
I bring a lot of other stuff, but I'd have to say that's it for the tools.
Tubes
Patches
Tire Levers
Tire Boots
Folding Tire
Pump
Converter
Multi-tool
Allen Key Set
Crescent Wrench
Wire Cutters
Spoke Wrench
Spokes
FiberFix Spokes
Chain
Chain Link
SeatPost Collar
Cables - Brake
Cables - Gear
Bolts/Nuts - Various
Oil
Zip-ties
Velcro straps
Electrical tape
Bungie Cords - Various
String
Cable Lock
Spare Bulbs
Spare Pulley Caps (for my dynamo)
Batteries
I bring a lot of other stuff, but I'd have to say that's it for the tools.
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Yowza, all I have is a small toolbox with a chaintool, tire levers, allen wrench, and I also have two spare tubes in the saddle bag......Good thing I never commute more than 60 miles....
edit: I forgot to mention Pump and extra batteries for lights....
edit: I forgot to mention Pump and extra batteries for lights....
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Originally Posted by aadhils
Yowza, all I have is a small toolbox with a chaintool, tire levers, allen wrench, and I also have two spare tubes in the saddle bag......Good thing I never commute more than 60 miles....
edit: I forgot to mention Pump and extra batteries for lights....
edit: I forgot to mention Pump and extra batteries for lights....
Is that for a tour, or just for regular rides in your area?
See, for many of my rides I wouldn't dare go out without at least tire boots and preferably a spare tire or two. There aren't many services where I ride (here or in other countries), and if something happened to my tire out in the middle of nowhere ... which has happened on two occasions now ... I'd be stuck without that spare tire.
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Elalib-
that's not a bad list. I would definitely recommend that you have a way of repairing a broken spoke--either spare spokes + cassette lockring remover (if you're using a Shimano cassette I like the small Pamir Hypercracker or this one: https://harriscyclery.net/site/itemdetails.cfm?ID=1214 ) or the Fiberfix spokes--not sure if you need to be able to remove the cassette in order to install a Fiberfix spoke if a drive side spoke breaks.
An extra folding tire is a good idea. Some grease and chain lubricant are good ideas. In my experience it's not common to break a shifter or brake cable if you've installed yours properly but I suppose they are light.
Also would recommend
- tire boot
- Presta to Schrader valve converter if you're using Presta valves. If you're using Schrader valves carry a rim adaptor so that you can put a presta tube in a schrader-drilled rim.
- extra seatpost bolt
- 2-3 spare chain links; I wouldn't bother with a whole chain.
If you want to be able to break your bicycle down for boxing/shipping during your tour be sure you have the tools to do this. You may need to bring a pedal wrench (unless yours uses an allen key) and in that case I'd also bring a couple of spare axles or spacers to protect your dropouts.
that's not a bad list. I would definitely recommend that you have a way of repairing a broken spoke--either spare spokes + cassette lockring remover (if you're using a Shimano cassette I like the small Pamir Hypercracker or this one: https://harriscyclery.net/site/itemdetails.cfm?ID=1214 ) or the Fiberfix spokes--not sure if you need to be able to remove the cassette in order to install a Fiberfix spoke if a drive side spoke breaks.
An extra folding tire is a good idea. Some grease and chain lubricant are good ideas. In my experience it's not common to break a shifter or brake cable if you've installed yours properly but I suppose they are light.
Also would recommend
- tire boot
- Presta to Schrader valve converter if you're using Presta valves. If you're using Schrader valves carry a rim adaptor so that you can put a presta tube in a schrader-drilled rim.
- extra seatpost bolt
- 2-3 spare chain links; I wouldn't bother with a whole chain.
If you want to be able to break your bicycle down for boxing/shipping during your tour be sure you have the tools to do this. You may need to bring a pedal wrench (unless yours uses an allen key) and in that case I'd also bring a couple of spare axles or spacers to protect your dropouts.
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1 Topeak mini road morph with gauge
2 tubes
3 CO2 Cartridges and gun
1 patch kit
1 adjustable wrench
1 Park Tool Mtb 1 multi tool
1 sample bottle of Krytech Lube
2 tire patches
1 Hypercracker
String
Duct Tape
Cables (brake and gear)
Assorted bolts/parts (cleat, rack, pannier parts)
1 Folding tire
Presta to Schrader converter
couple links of chain
2 tubes
3 CO2 Cartridges and gun
1 patch kit
1 adjustable wrench
1 Park Tool Mtb 1 multi tool
1 sample bottle of Krytech Lube
2 tire patches
1 Hypercracker
String
Duct Tape
Cables (brake and gear)
Assorted bolts/parts (cleat, rack, pannier parts)
1 Folding tire
Presta to Schrader converter
couple links of chain
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Lets see; my 'touring' gear is pretty much the same as my commuting gear, just more comprehensive. I include first aid in my tool list, as they are tools for fixing human mechanical problems.
What I commute with:
Park MTB1 multi tool
generic (heavy) chain tool
topeak road morph pump
Chainring nut wrench
traditional tire patch kit
2 spare tubes
tire boot
a few zip ties
some electrical tape (an almost used up roll I can crush flat)
15 mm box wrench that (I leave it at home when riding long distance; I need it for my commuter's wheels)
First aid kit:
Disinfectant cream (Savlon)
4 sterile non adhesive pads
1 roll of silver impregnated band-aid (about a foot long section, 3 inches wide)
1 small bottle of spray on bandage (not a huge fan)
1 small bottle of advil
3 alcohol wipes
1 roll of breathable plastic medical tape
What to bring extra for touring:
small bottle Finish line green chain lube
extra folding bead tire
small container of grease
2 extra spokes
extra chain links
extra shifter cable and downtube shifters (in case the brifters die)
a couple extra chainring bolts
cleat bolts
a few nylock nuts for the fenders
bungie net
strong thread and needle
valve convertor
I haven't ever needed a cassette tool yet, but may consider one of the hypercracker style tools
What I commute with:
Park MTB1 multi tool
generic (heavy) chain tool
topeak road morph pump
Chainring nut wrench
traditional tire patch kit
2 spare tubes
tire boot
a few zip ties
some electrical tape (an almost used up roll I can crush flat)
15 mm box wrench that (I leave it at home when riding long distance; I need it for my commuter's wheels)
First aid kit:
Disinfectant cream (Savlon)
4 sterile non adhesive pads
1 roll of silver impregnated band-aid (about a foot long section, 3 inches wide)
1 small bottle of spray on bandage (not a huge fan)
1 small bottle of advil
3 alcohol wipes
1 roll of breathable plastic medical tape
What to bring extra for touring:
small bottle Finish line green chain lube
extra folding bead tire
small container of grease
2 extra spokes
extra chain links
extra shifter cable and downtube shifters (in case the brifters die)
a couple extra chainring bolts
cleat bolts
a few nylock nuts for the fenders
bungie net
strong thread and needle
valve convertor
I haven't ever needed a cassette tool yet, but may consider one of the hypercracker style tools
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Originally Posted by elalib
I was curious as to what your selection of tools/spare parts is when leaving on a tour. I'm going on a 2-week tour soon and was trying to figure out what to bring...
here's what i would bring for sure:
1)flat repair kit (of course)+2 spare tubes
2) chain tool
here's what i would bring for sure:
1)flat repair kit (of course)+2 spare tubes
2) chain tool
Originally Posted by elalib
3) small pump
Originally Posted by elalib
4) allen keys
5) small plyers
6) small screwdriver
5) small plyers
6) small screwdriver
Originally Posted by elalib
7) rags+a little bit of degreaser+oil+grease(useful???)
Originally Posted by elalib
8) cassette lockring remover + small wrench
Originally Posted by elalib
9) spoke tool + 2-3 spare spokes
10) spare tire that can be fold (700x28)
11) spare brake cable/shifter cable
did i forget anything?
10) spare tire that can be fold (700x28)
11) spare brake cable/shifter cable
did i forget anything?
Why a nail? Because in a pinch like a loose bottom bracket or other problems, you need a punch to tighten or loosen something. A large nail and a rock work wonders.
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I've always just carried a leatherman tool, a multi-allenwrench tool, a spoke tool and a chain tool, in addition to standard tire repair equipment. But I'm not the lightest cyclist out there, and I tend to pack a lot of weight over my back wheel. This has led to lots of spoke breakage, and nine times out of ten, the spokes pop on the drive side.
On my most recent tour I stopped in a bike shop to get yet another broken spoke replaced. I finally decided to purchase the equipment that would allow me to pull my cassette. Now I also carry a wrench, a chain whip and a cassette tool. Of course I didn't blow any more spokes out over the rest of the tour, but it's nice to know that I'm prepared now.
On my most recent tour I stopped in a bike shop to get yet another broken spoke replaced. I finally decided to purchase the equipment that would allow me to pull my cassette. Now I also carry a wrench, a chain whip and a cassette tool. Of course I didn't blow any more spokes out over the rest of the tour, but it's nice to know that I'm prepared now.