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On an MTB ride and how many are superfluos?
Multitool and a pump.
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Multitool,punp,chain splitter,puncture and tyre repair kits,spare chain link x2,zip ties,a bit of duck tape.
ramdon mutitool
tyraps
leatherman
pump
leeches
first aid kit
2 tubes
mech hanger
2 chain quick links
1 pair disk pads
as a base kit....
It depends which work stand I take. If I take the proper one, I am limited on what tools I can fit in the backback/panniers.
Was more thinking about redundancy of tools - which do you take which are not required, e.g. i need 3 (maybe 4) allen keys to cover ALL bolts on my bike, i carry a set from 2-10mm
Rorschach.
You forgot the ultimate AWSUM tool.
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Ooh,forgot to mention tubes.
Ian
Multitool with chain tool on it and a pump.
What do I need an adjustable hammer for?
Multitool with broken chain tool attachment 👿 , proper chain splitter, 2 levers, sticky patches, tube, 2 gloves, I used to carry a quick link but gave it to a chain snapping chum, rubber bands (I don't know why, it feels right), zip ties, tube, pump.
Pump, tube, 2 spanners, screwdriver, hex key set, multi-tool, puncture kit, zip ties and electrical tape. All bar the pump live in the saddle bag. Rarely need them myself but always handy cos my riding buddies never carry any tools.
What do I need an adjustable hammer for?
Fine tuning. 🙄
😉
Tools?
Multitool (includes a selection of hex keys and a chain tool)
Tyre levers
Does a pump count as a tool? If so, then one of them too.
If I'm likely to be out on a multi-day trip or somewhere very remote I'll probably take a Leatherman-type thing too.
Multi tool, tyre levers, chain tool and a pump.
There are only two tools a lump hammer and a pair of stilsons all other tools are for people who havent mastered them
Alien.
Pump.
Tube.
Puncture kit.
1 Power link.
2 brake pads.
2 cable ties.
After my last 2 rides, I'll be adding an extra spare tube. Plus pump, multi tool, chain tool, mobile phone.
Crank Bros Multi 10
Topeak Universal Chain Breaker Tool
DIY chain end holder (made from wire coat hanger)
2 Spokeys (front and rear nipples different sizes)
2 SRAM Powerlinks and 8 normal links
Innovations Ultraflate Plus CO2 inflator with 16g cartridge
2 spare 16g CO2 cartriges
2 tyre levers
Puncture repair kit
New inner tube
Rag
Tube
Multi tool
Mini long nose pliers
CO2 canister and nozzle
A pair of half worn pads
Little mini first aid kit
£5 note
Power link
Petrol station disposal gloves
Last couple of rides, nothing.
What are zip ties for?
What are zip ties for?
tying zips.
I keep forgetting to pack some actually. They are handy to strap up anything that breaks off but it still partially attached - eg a shifter.
they are also great for doing emergency single speed.
Zip ties
Gaffer tape on pump
Pump
Co2 if out in winter or crap weather
Multi tool with chain splinter
Leatherman if out with gf who has the sh*tmano brakes that need something to bend and pull the pin out with
Pads
Tubes
Shock pump
Multi-tool (with chain tool)
Leatherman
Pump
KMC Missing Link
2x spare tubes
Topeak inner tube repair patches
Cable ties
Piece of toothpaste tube
Carpet needle & thick thread
Emergency tenner
Small first-aid kit
Aside from the above I bought a tent repair kit. It contains strips of thick adhesive canvas which are great for patching sidewall tears.
I also carry a small folding pocket knife, a whistle and a small torch.
I also have an MBR bottle opener which has probably been used more than anything else in my emergency kit.
Crank Brothers Multi 19 with chain tool
Gerber Multitool
Topeak pump or GI C02/hand pump (depending on the weather)
Puncture kit
Tube
Quick link x2 and several other links
Cable ties
Brake pads
Smsll pot of grease
Its always in my bag so I never really think about it but having typed it out it seems a lot.
rob jackson - Member
On an MTB ride and [b]how many are superfluos?[/b]
Topeak Alien with pliers for removing brake pads and chain tool
one of those scarab tools ( http://www.amazon.co.uk/True-Utility-TU04-Scarab-Silver/dp/B000MST0NS/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1347175732&sr=8-6), probably redundent but it is light and has pliers...
one of the broken chain holder thingies
powerlinks
tick remover
tubeless/non-tubeless repair kit
tyre boot
mr messy wipes
spare tube
two-timer pump (co2 + normal pump) + spare cartridge
core remover
spare satmap battery
spare brake pads
spare deraileur hanger
spare cleats and bolts
Hmm, if we are talking superfluous ...
I had to rummage in the bottom of my bike-bag this week and found that I've been carrying around a pile of cone-spanners, most of which were duplicated, [i]apart[/i] from the 15mm size that I [i]actually[/i] need for my hubs. (but on the plus side, I do now at least know what's been making that almost out of hearing, occasional, annoying tinkling noise from in my bag ...).
I've also (happily now, so I can replace it) discovered that I'd been riding around with a puncture repair kit ... with no vulcanizing fluid in it.
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Above really. So multitool, co2, HT2 tightened and plastic cap, tyre levers, spoke wrench, puncture stuff for tubeless, inner tube, mech hanger, power links, valve core remover, brake pads.
Also pictured, waterproof, wallet, keys.
Superfluous - AA card.
I wouldn't consider any of the things I carry superfluos
Topeak Ratchet Rocket multi tool
SKS Piccolo pump
2x Tyre levers
Glue
Patches
Tube
PowerLink
If i'm going out local for an hr or 2 then all i take is a waterbottle, if heading out in the galloway hills i pack a small multitool, co2 canister and sometimes a teeny pump in jersey pocket if i'm planning on going very remote along with tubeless tyre patch, sticky tube patches and a tube with one tyre lever in a medium fizik saddlebag as i never use a camalback or similar coz i dislike carrying stuff on my back, would rather stuff my rear jersey pockets wi a lightweight jacket or suchlike. I run tubeless with gunk in the tyres and thankfully never ripped a tyre or punctured in 5 yrs of tubeless riding but on saying that now i bet i have a mahoosive blowout next ride and get stuck in the middle of nowhere.
Don't bother taking brakepads etc as i tend to keep my bikes well looked after.
Don't bother taking brakepads etc as i tend to keep my bikes well looked after.
What a strange association? I take brake pads because they wear out and need replacing. Especially if your riding in gritty conditions you can go from plenty to not a lot very quickly.
I also look after my bikes.
Short local
Topeak Alien
Pump (pocket size)
Tube
Patches
Longer rides
Topeak Alien
Pump - with gaffer tape wrapped round it
Patches
Tube
2 x quick link
spare pads.
Very long rides
Topeak Alien
Pump- with gaffer tape wrapped round it
Patches
Tubes
2 x quick link + short spare length of chain
2 sets of spare pads.
Not really mike as i generally inspect them weekly, and when they do need changing i treat them as i treat new pads or discs in my track car, bed them in gradually to heat the compound with no hard braking for the first few runs till they get up to temp, this helps to mate them with the disc surface before doing 8-10 hard braking runs from high speed to near enough a full stop till they get smoking hot or start to fade and i've never had a problem with wearing them out on the trail or brake squeal. Different compounds whether ceramic/sintered or organic generally need different bedding in procedures but the above is a good starting point.
A lot of folk just throw a new set of pads in and go riding in muddy or wet conditions then wonder why the compounds wear out so fast
I'm not saying my way is the correct way or the only way to bed pads/discs in but it's what i've done for the past 25yrs on the track wi cars & bikes along with my mtb's and never had a mechanical issue.
What I carry every day whether commuting or having fun
Pump
Multi Tool (this has tyre leavers on it's sides as well)
Tyre leavers
2 x spare tubes
1 puncture kit
Rubber Gloves 😯 🙂 No point in getting me bike gloves covered in oil
Must say I don't get the whole carrying brake pads thing. I'd never stop mid ride to replace mine! Always find it odd that people actually do!
Likewise carrying HT2 tools, even in the incredibly unlikely event your poor mechanicing skills mean the end cap falls out it doesn't matter, that's to be sorted at home. See also cone spanners.
Topeak Hexus multitool, pair of good tyre levers, and a pump (quite a big pump, because little ones are all rubbish, and not really that much smaller or lighter)
(the hexus has tyre levers but they're not as good as proper standalone ones)
And spares... Powerlinks, tyre boot, tube, little tubeless repair kit that I've never used, couple of cable ties. Oh and an assortment of mech hangers, mostly for bikes I don't own any more (but not one for the bike I ride the most)
Lol... I would have thought that these rufty-tufty 'mountain' bikes wouldn't need rebuilding at the trailside quite so often..
Right then...
Tubes x 3
Pump
Air pressure gauge
Tyre levers
Small spanners x 2
Stubby ratchet screwdriver
Box of hex and Phillips bits
Bottle of talc
Travel hankie packs x 4
Wet wipes x 1
and a 2p coin
Still laughing..
For a 50 mile off road ride on my cross bike I take two tubes and a pump.
I would have thought a good multi tool, puncture repair, pump and quick links were a minimum?
I also pack tyre levers, cable ties, tubes, knife oh and a shock pump, bit ott, but used most out of all-not just by me.
Must say I don't get the whole carrying brake pads thing. I'd never stop mid ride to replace mine! Always find it odd that people actually do!
But then you said it yourself, you don't ride long as you tend to get bored 😉
I carry a multi-tool (crankbrother something), a hope pinch bolt tool a couple of tyre levers and a pump.
As spares I always have a couple of tube, a mech hanger, couple of disk bolt, crank bolts, quick links, puncture kit, random bolts and some pins and brake pads. All of this I have used in the past. When you ride hard and long stuff tends to wear out more than during your 2 hours ride. Specially on alpine descents.