decentdrummer91

So I missed my pedal at a stop light when I was trying to clip in and I guess I accidently pushed too hard down on saddle. Had to ride 20 miles with that angle. Lesson learned, always carry my multi tool with me, you never know what will happen 😂😂😂

genec

Heck, always carry a multi tool with a bottle opener... you just never know.

BobbyG

Even though I carry a multitool and more, I can see the appeal of traveling as light as possible. However, the Park Tool MT-1 is pretty minimal.

BikeLite

That park tool is self defense too.

TimothyH

A properly installed saddle shouldn't move.

Or maybe there is something wrong with the hardware.


-Tim-

Wittyname

Make sure it's got every tool you need, as well...rode the 11 miles to work Friday morning with my bars at a slight angle because the tool I had didn't have a T25 key

drlogik 

+1 for the Park MT-1 tool. I keep one on each of my bikes. Light, inexpensive, does the job well...better than most other more expensive tools actually.

SkyDog75

Another +1 for the Park Tool MT-1. It's what's in my saddle bag.

jefnvk

Seems like something that could have been avoided by properly torquing bolts to begin with.

Don't get me wrong, depending on what I am doing I have a hex key set, but your saddle moving is something I've never had an issue with.

jorglueke

I was monkeying with my saddle and I got to a rest and noticed it was tilting incorrectly. Luckily I brought the tool

katsup

Sounds like you just need to carry a hex key. Although I carry a couple of tools, the hex keys is all I have really used for non flat related repair.

idiotekniQues

i always carry a multi-tool except on short errands. i also make sure my seat is tightened properly. voila! no problemo

Miele Man

I carry a good multi-tool with chain breaker, a patch kit, spare tube and another small tool with 8, 9 &10mm sockets. I also carry a 6" adjustable wrench in case I come across someone with a problem that requires a bigger wrench than 10mm - such as a nutted saddle or a wheel with nuts. It's always nice to be able to stop and help someone get back on the road or trail again that they'd otherwise have to walk back from because of a relatively minor needed repair. It all fits in my seatbag.

Cheers

Kedosto

You mean there are people who don't carry tools when they ride? What do they do if their seat gets out of adjustment?

Tools. Flat kit. Air. Gotta have 'em. There's 1001 flavors to choose from, pick ones you like.


-Kedosto

decentdrummer91

Thought it was tightened all the way but I guess it wasn't. No big deal, just road at an odd angle for the next 20 miles 😂

decentdrummer91

Exactly, I agree. I just never had that problem with my seat so never thought to bring with me. But I always have flat kit

decentdrummer91

How nice of you. I was on the ground stretching and this guy pulled over he thought something was wrong, I told him I'm fine lol.

decentdrummer91

I thought it was tightened all the way but it wasn't, learned my lesson 😑

decentdrummer91

Never had an issue either, in my 3 years of riding this is first time. I'll make sure everything is cranked tight but I'll also play it safe and carry the tool with me from now on 😅

DrIsotope

I leave the driveway for every ride as if I were leaving for a mini-tour. Never know how far I'm gonna go, never know what I might need. Full saddlebag weighs about a pound, and I don't care. A pound of prevention might as well be gold compared to having to find someone to pick me up on the side of the road 40 miles from home because a fastener came loose.

I wonder what it's like to ride so infrequently over such short distances as to never have to carry anything on the bike. Alas, I will never know.

decentdrummer91

I'm just a noob that's still learning, that's all 😑. Guess it wasn't tight all the way. Was riding it for a week and only today it came loose.

decentdrummer91

Lol I know what you mean, I always ride long distances as well. And I don't mind bringing a couple extra things to ensure my safety and well-being .

Dave Cutter

You guys are right. Perfectly maintained bikes (ridden in perfect circumstances) would never break and/or need impromptu repairs. But there is so little perfection in this world.... and so many miles to be bicycled. Certainly repairs will be required from time to time.

I haven't seen a what's in your saddlebag thread lately. Those threads always force me to inventory my saddlebag(s). I try so hard to ride light.. and not carry too much. But... I am also a believer in that... Two is one and one is none, principle. For me... finding the right tools (and right number of tools) to carry is a struggle.

With that said. Other than tire levers... I can't recall ever really needing a tool on the road.

decentdrummer91

I totally agree, I don't think anyone can say that they are perfectly prepared for any situation, but I try to prepare for as much as I can . Now I learned my lesson and can be more experienced 😊

Kedosto

Clearly, you're far too level headed for this forum.

May the pavement be smooth and the wind at your back!


-Kedosto