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Must have tools/kit to bring with me mountain biking? .. just in case **** happens

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  • #2
    kenmc
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    thats a good idea.


  • #3
    nomadic
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    2 tubes
    pump
    Tyre levers
    Patches and glue
    Mini tool
    Chain breaker
    Power links
    Spoke key
    Something to use as a tyre boot
    Zip ties
    spare hanger
    First aid stuff
    Whistle


  • #4
    worded
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    Edit > Nomadic > beat me to the post

    What are the must haves to bring?

    Spare tube? (or puncture repair kit?)
    Pump (or gas thingys)
    Tube remover tools
    Multi tool - anyone got a favourite one on that site?

    Anyhing else?


  • #5
    Bluefoam
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    Water and lids jellies


  • #6
    DualFrontDiscs
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    worded wrote: »
    Im thinking of getting the order from this site ........

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/

    You'll need a couple of things for trailside repairs and general maintenance.

    Here are a few suggestions:

    Park Tool Rescue Tool MTB 3
    Park Tool Tyre Levers
    Park Tool Super Patch Kit
    Airwave Motion

    You'll need some spare tubes too, but I can't be *rsed referencing those ;)

    DFD


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  • #7
    davey101
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    I have one of these and has everything i ever needed.
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=17914
    Tyre levers detach from the side, and small enough to fit in saddle bag.

    I usually only ever bring this and tubes, powerlinks and pump. unless im going into the unknown then i take whatever spares i can carry in my camelpak.


  • #8
    nomadic
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    DualFrontDiscs wrote: »

    Park Tool Super Patch Kit



    DFD
    Them yokes are junk of the highest order. Only to be used as back up to proper patches. I learnt that the hard way.


  • #9
    DualFrontDiscs
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    nomadic wrote: »
    Them yokes are junk of the highest order. Only to be used as back up to proper patches. I learnt that the hard way.
    I've used them for years. In fact, I changed a tube recently that must have had a 10 year old Park patch on it.

    DFD.


  • #10
    worded
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    nomadic wrote: »

    2 tubes
    pump
    Tyre levers
    Patches and glue
    Mini tool
    Chain breaker
    Power links
    Spoke key
    Something to use as a tyre boot
    Zip ties
    spare hanger
    First aid stuff
    Whistle

    2 tubes > pessimistic - but fair enough.
    pump > ok
    Tyre levers > ok
    Patches and glue > ok
    Mini tool > like allen key multi tool. Can you recommend the best one from chainreaction ?
    Chain breaker > A pall has one as part of a the above
    Power links > Never knew these existed.
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=5159

    I looked at the spec of my chain and its:
    CHAINKMC X8 w/ reusable Missing Link

    Presume Im an 8 speed?


    Spoke key > Inherited one, but dont know why I would bring one. I thought these were used to fix a buckled wheel?

    Something to use as a tyre boot > Dont know what this is?
    Zip ties > Why?
    spare hanger > What is this? Why?
    First aid stuff > Ok.

    I think a set of surgical gloves are handy to save getting oil all over my hands as well.


  • #11
    Highway_To_Hell
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    when I am out I just bring 2 spare tubes, C02 + Pump (in case) valve adapter so I can pump up in a garage + my phone if anything other then getting a few puncturers happens I will just call my better half or a taxi.


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  • #12
    Bluefoam
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    Forget about patches. New tube is quicker if you want you can repair the old tube when you get home. My crank brothers tool has a chain tool & spoke key in it...


  • #13
    davey101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 290 ✭✭davey101


    I just put a link up for a multi tool! with a chain breaker on it. As i mentioned it has everything you need.
    Why would you "bring" a puncture repair kit when you have spare tubes?
    Bring Two tubes as you may get two punctures.
    Power links are a must or else your walking. spare hanger as you may break one, its the part that holds your rear derlaier to the frame.
    I have no idea why you would need "zip ties".


  • #14
    nomadic
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    worded wrote: »
    2 tubes > pessimistic - but fair enough.
    Only needed if your out on your own really.
    worded wrote: »
    Mini tool > like allen key multi tool. Can you recommend the best one from chainreaction ?
    Yup. something like this http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=10196
    It has the chain breaker which is handy.
    worded wrote: »

    Power links > Never knew these existed.
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=5159

    I looked at the spec of my chain and its:
    CHAINKMC X8 w/ reusable Missing Link

    Presume Im an 8 speed?
    yup
    worded wrote: »
    Spoke key > Inherited one, but dont know why I would bring one. I thought these were used to fix a buckled wheel?
    You could badly buckle a wheel and it mightn't be able to turn. You can true it enough to get you home. Has happened me
    worded wrote: »
    Something to use as a tyre boot > Dont know what this is?
    Just something like a bit of duct tape to put inside your tyre if you rip it or something. It'll get you home
    worded wrote: »
    Zip ties > Why?
    You can fix a whole lot of things with some zip ties.
    worded wrote: »
    spare hanger > What is this? Why?
    The bit that goes between your frame and derailer at the back. They can bend or snap quite easily.
    worded wrote: »

    I think a set of surgical gloves are handy to save getting oil all over my hands as well.
    Is this road or mountainbiking your talking about?


  • #15
    DualFrontDiscs
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    Highway_To_Hell wrote: »
    when I am out I just bring 2 spare tubes, C02 + Pump (in case) valve adapter so I can pump up in a garage + my phone if anything other then getting a few puncturers happens I will just call my better half or a taxi.
    Bluefoam wrote: »
    Forget about patches. New tube is quicker if you want you can repair the old tube when you get home.
    davey101 wrote: »
    Why would you "bring" a puncture repair kit when you have spare tubes? Bring Two tubes as you may get two punctures.

    If you are mountain biking and get two punctures, what's to say you won't get three punctures? Bring spare tubes so you can repair punctures from the comfort of home. Bring a puncture repair kit so you can get home. If you're properly offroad, your 'better half' or a taxi may not be readily to hand.

    DFD.


  • #16
    worded
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    nomadic wrote: »

    Is this road or mountainbiking your talking about?

    Re surgical gloves > always handy to save you getting your hands covered in oil (then to to the eyes, if you rub your eyes) when doing a repair removing wheels etc.

    Thanks, that multi tool looks cool and inc tyre remove thingys as well, kewl.


  • #17
    worded
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    Thanks everyone for the suggestions so far


    which is the better tool - the one with the bottle opener?

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=3889

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=10196


    spare hanger - what one would be compatible with my bike?

    My bike
    http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=45806&eid=4340


  • #18
    Bluefoam
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    worded wrote: »


    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=3889

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=10196

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    Both those tools are too messy. Keep it simple & removable parts get lost.
    I use this http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7456

    + I've never had a tyre I couldn't remove with my fingers... However a stand alone tyre tool would be more suitable than one attached to your tool.


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