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What tools (if any) do you carry on your rides? (lemmy.one)
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.one/post/3195595

A couple years ago, no tools πŸ˜…. I was commuting between home and campus just a mile away, so if something went wrong I'd just lock the bike and come for it later.

Nowadays, just a few to do an inner tube & chain replacement, and some other small bits that might come in handy.

  • 2 spanners (one adjustable)
  • Backup lights & head torch
  • Tyre levers & adhesive puncture patches
  • Mini track-style pump
  • Screwdriver for the chain enclosure
  • Pliers for the rollerbrakes and internal hub gear cables

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I've found the head torch to be surprisingly helpful... Had a puncture in the dark once, and without that I would have been there a while lol

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[–] username_unavailable 3 points 1 year ago

Since I threw in the Tire Armor inserts I quit carrying a pump except on longer rides.

I have a wrench that fits everything except the front tire ( has extra slots ) and a wrench that fits the front tire.

I bike multi tool ( Allen wrenches, Phillips+ Flathead screwdrivers, some small mm sockets )

A battery powered pump.

Zipties and hose clamps.

I'll try to remember to take a photo, feel free to remind me. I'm sure I'm missing a few items.

[–] nomecks 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Most of the time I'm riding at a local bike park. A lot of kids have bikes that need basic maintenance and they have nobody to help. I started to bring an air pump, glueless patch kit, tire tools, a 15mm wrench, adjustable wrench, allen key set Park chain cleaner and some good chain lube.

[–] j4k3 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Pump, tube, CO2, spare cartridge, patch kit, levers, tire boot patch, spare missing link, 2 shrunken paper towel tablets (just add a bit of water to expand), $5, and a multitool.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

2 shrunken paper towel tablets

That's interesting, never heard of those. Are they like normal tissue when they're expanded, or is it like a different kind of material?

[–] j4k3 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Like this:

[–] CowsLookLikeMaps 2 points 1 year ago

That's a great idea.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

A knife, folding saw, pump, patch kit, tire levers, hex keys, screw driver and a bit kit, chain breaker, inner tube, masterlinks, duct tape, zip ties, pruning shears, flashlight, head torch, a lighter, water filter ...

I'm probably forgeting some stuff too

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

In the city? Nothing but the U-lock and coil.

Longer rides away from infrastructure? Hand pump, wrench set, patch kit, and water bottle.

[–] Chouxfleur 2 points 1 year ago

I always carry:

  • Spare tube
  • tubeless plug set
  • multitool with a chain breaker on it
  • CO2 inflator
  • tyre levers
  • a little dry lube

If I'm on a longer ride I'll forego the CO2 in preference of a lever - CO2 is only ever a "just get me home" type deal!

[–] Bye 2 points 1 year ago

A little multi tool hex and screwdriver setup that fits in my under seat pouch, a spare tube, and a mini pump (I don’t like CO2). Haven’t had to change a tube during a race yet but it’s bound to happen eventually.