Annual Tool Kit Check 2024
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Annual Tool Kit Check 2024
Hey Youse Guys...
Only thing I have added to my kit is some First Aid Stuff. No tools or gadgets. But any of youse guys added something new?
https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycl...re-repair.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-m...ck-2023-a.html
Only thing I have added to my kit is some First Aid Stuff. No tools or gadgets. But any of youse guys added something new?
https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycl...re-repair.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-m...ck-2023-a.html
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added Park adjustable pin spanner (so far, the year is young)
https://www.parktool.com/en-us/produ...-spanner-spa-6
https://www.parktool.com/en-us/produ...-spanner-spa-6
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Added cheapo quick chain links and pliers to a few of my bike's tool bags. Hopefully will never need them. I bought them in various speeds compatibility.
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1. Spare TPU tube. Wrapped in cotton cloth abrasion protection and for cleaning hands. Tied with parachute cord, used for getting tight tires on rims.
2. Tubeless tire plug tool. Bacon strips are in the (removed) lids.
3. Multi tool. (Topeak Ninja 16) includes chain breaker.
4. Singe edged razor blade. I use it to cut tire plugs flush.
5. Tire levers, pair, Pedro’s.
6. Butyl patch glue. One opened, one sealed. They can dry-up once opened.
7. Sandpaper, to roughed butyl tube before pathing
8. Butyl patches. For other people I might meet. I'm tubeless and carry a TPU tube.
9. TPU patch kit. for my spare tube.
10. Patch kit box, wrapped with duct tape to keep it closed, and you never know when you’ll need some duct tape.
11. 6mm Ti hex, my thru-axle size. It’s Ti because, well, I can!
12. Stem extension with presta core installed
13. Presta to Schrader converter. I can inflate tires at any gas station.
14. Spare presta core
15. Presta core tool
16. Master Links 11sp & 12sp, tied with twist tie. Never know when you might need a twist tie.
17. Last resort. Transit Pass and $20
There you go
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Very difficult to cover all the bases on a daily driver. Touring, of course, demands much more in terms of tools and spares.
I know cyclists who, for over twenty years, carry implements like chainbreakers, pieces of chains, lubes, spokes, spoke wrenches, etc. and never touched them.
A small first aid kit sounds like a good idea, until you find it inadequate for major road rash. Hopefully you never need it!
I know cyclists who, for over twenty years, carry implements like chainbreakers, pieces of chains, lubes, spokes, spoke wrenches, etc. and never touched them.
A small first aid kit sounds like a good idea, until you find it inadequate for major road rash. Hopefully you never need it!
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I did get a pair of Channel Lock brand pliers in my kit early this year but haven't used them but they were free so I couldn't say no. I also have an Englund Total Air pump but it was more for looks than usage I have a lovely Topeak shock pump for that.
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The last mechanical problem that affected me was years ago when my Bebop pedal cleat failed during a ride. Other than that, I have done all sorts of on the road repairs for others. One was repairing a broken chain for a guy who broke his during a ride. I did not have a compatible quick link, so I did the unthinkable by shortening the chain and pushing a rivet back on a 10 speed chain. We were at the start of the ride, so I advised him to head home. Turned out he had fallen and bent teeth on one chainring. He needed a new chain and a new chainring, not possible to correct on the road
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a few various kind of tire plugs & replaced some of the first aid stuff with fresh stock.
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For stuff other than extended tours, I carry a spare tire, (tubulars), pump, 5mm hex key, 2" spoke, and $40 cash.
I reduced it to that 40 years ago, before there were cell phones, which I still don't usually take with me. However, I'm thinking about getting a throwaway cell phone for emergencies.
Maybe I should start a thread, "Things I used to take, but no longer do."
I reduced it to that 40 years ago, before there were cell phones, which I still don't usually take with me. However, I'm thinking about getting a throwaway cell phone for emergencies.
Maybe I should start a thread, "Things I used to take, but no longer do."
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Hey... Start that thread... I'll bite...
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Remove the chainring, place it on a rock, hit it with another rock, sorted. Much more fun than being sent home from the start of a ride, he might even make it to the end.
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Topeak FlyPaper self adhesive tube patches - someone on here recommended them, so I added them to several bikes' kit - I normally carry a couple of tubes so they're unlikely to be needed, but you never know ...
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I wrap my patch kit vulcanizing fluid tube in tissue paper so it does not get a hole rubbed in it while bouncing around in the box. I also put my spare tube in a sock which does the same thing and doubles as a rag.
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added Park adjustable pin spanner (so far, the year is young)
https://www.parktool.com/en-us/produ...-spanner-spa-6
https://www.parktool.com/en-us/produ...-spanner-spa-6
I carry
Crank brother multitool
Park levers
Metal lever that is also a chain link tool
spare links
2 tubes or spare tubie and 30 ml sealant
patch kit appropriate for tubes technology
spare presta valves
presta valve tool
presta to schrader converter
C02 inflater
Pump
gloves
wipes
couple bandages
additionally I carry a small look, a foldable back pack, and a small head lamp (invaluable for fixes in the dark and rain)
probably forgetting something
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I have actually thought about adding some first aid stuff to my seat bag. It just seems like one thing you'd like to have nearby and not have to wait for if and when you need it. What do any of you carry as the most important items?
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The kind of minor stuff you prepare to deal with is only an inconvenience if ignored until you get home. The kind of stuff that really needs immediate treatment probably needs far more than you're carrying. And the most truly serious stuff you probably wouldn't be in shape to treat.
The most I've ever done on a day trip was a quick rinse with my water bottle.
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IMO carrying first aid on the bike is sort of a Catch 22.
The kind of minor stuff you prepare to deal with is only an inconvenience if ignored until you get home. The kind of stuff that really needs immediate treatment probably needs far more than you're carrying. And the most truly serious stuff you probably wouldn't be in shape to treat.
The most I've ever done on a day trip was a quick rinse with my water bottle.
The kind of minor stuff you prepare to deal with is only an inconvenience if ignored until you get home. The kind of stuff that really needs immediate treatment probably needs far more than you're carrying. And the most truly serious stuff you probably wouldn't be in shape to treat.
The most I've ever done on a day trip was a quick rinse with my water bottle.
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I just ride home, and get there looking like something much worse happened.
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we carry some first aid items - including bandages and advil and tylenol
they can be a big asset in the event of a bad crash / injury especially when far from a medical professional / facility
they can be a big asset in the event of a bad crash / injury especially when far from a medical professional / facility
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My local ride 1st Aid stuff is simple and small. Really the only thing I carry is for
Road Rash...
A touring 1st Aid Kit is going to be different then one just for local rides. I carry four small things as for me its just a matter of treating Road Rash and then getting home. These four things fold up small and stuff into my tool kit. I take Povodine Pads and mix them into a bottle of water then use that water to clean off my skin. I also carry a little sliver of soap for cleaning. The Povodine pads dry out in our Texas heat but they re-hydrate easily. I then apply some Zinc Oxide from little travel packets. I can also use those little travel packets for Sun Screen and as Butt Butter. I then wrap the rash with Compressed Gauze. If its a small area I cover it with Hypafix, or just leave it open till I get home. Statistics are not good for Road Rash. Road Rash should be treated like Burn and frequently gets some kinda of minor infection that slows down healing.
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I like to keep a few Advil or Tylenol in my tool kit as well as a few NoDoze caffeine pills if I bonk hard… it works for me snowboarding and if needed it would work if I’m cycling…
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Swapped out tubes, butyl to tpu and after coming upon a bad crash fill out every bike kit to max with what it will hold in first aid clotting gauze.