What do you carry with you on a ride (repair wise)?

scak456

chrisw12 wrote:

I'm going to regret saying this and angering the Gods but

Is there a need to carry a multi tool/allen keys?

I honestly can't remember the last time I had to do any mecanical work while on my road bike (ok much different answer on a mtb.) In fact if you replace your chain when you're supposed to, would you ever need a chain tool?

I would also question multi-tool and chain tool (unless on my mtb), on road rides I take:

1-2 allen keys (bike dependent)
1 x very small screwdriver
2 x Co2 canisters and valve attachment thingy
2 x spare tubes
2 x tyre levers
1 x mobile
1 x £5 note

In the unlikely event that I can't get out of trouble with all this, it's a call to the wife or a taxi.

Cheers
SK

oldwelshman

chrisw12 wrote:

I'm going to regret saying this and angering the Gods but

Is there a need to carry a multi tool/allen keys?

I honestly can't remember the last time I had to do any mecanical work while on my road bike (ok much different answer on a mtb.) In fact if you replace your chain when you're supposed to, would you ever need a chain tool?

I would say definately. I have had to adjust headset more than once and also did somebody eleses brake cable which had pulled out.
I would also say 2 tubes and a "boot" for tyre.
I also carry a chain tool, what would you do if your chain breaks?

robbie the roadie

scak456 wrote:

chrisw12 wrote:

I'm going to regret saying this and angering the Gods but

Is there a need to carry a multi tool/allen keys?

I honestly can't remember the last time I had to do any mecanical work while on my road bike (ok much different answer on a mtb.) In fact if you replace your chain when you're supposed to, would you ever need a chain tool?

I would also question multi-tool and chain tool (unless on my mtb), on road rides I take:

1-2 allen keys (bike dependent)
1 x very small screwdriver
2 x Co2 canisters and valve attachment thingy
2 x spare tubes
2 x tyre levers
1 x mobile
1 x £5 note

In the unlikely event that I can't get out of trouble with all this, it's a call to the wife or a taxi.

Cheers
SK

equals DIY kidney surgery in the event of a crash :shock:

4kicks

Fags, a Mobile and 20€.

One of the nice things of living on an Island 40miles x 60miles, you are never more than a 30 minute taxi ride from home worst case

Nuggs

z000m wrote:

i already suggested carrying a credit card earlier in thread if u bothered to read it, why would you want to carry a debit card aswell. i hate trolls :twisted:

:?: Is it that time of the month or are you doing that sarcasm thing (which tends not to work too well on t'interweb) :?:

scak456

robbie the roadie wrote:

scak456 wrote:

chrisw12 wrote:

I'm going to regret saying this and angering the Gods but

Is there a need to carry a multi tool/allen keys?

I honestly can't remember the last time I had to do any mecanical work while on my road bike (ok much different answer on a mtb.) In fact if you replace your chain when you're supposed to, would you ever need a chain tool?

I would also question multi-tool and chain tool (unless on my mtb), on road rides I take:

1-2 allen keys (bike dependent)
1 x very small screwdriver
2 x Co2 canisters and valve attachment thingy
2 x spare tubes
2 x tyre levers
1 x mobile
1 x £5 note

In the unlikely event that I can't get out of trouble with all this, it's a call to the wife or a taxi.

Cheers
SK

equals DIY kidney surgery in the event of a crash :shock:

Very good lol

Over the last 12 months and 2k+ miles (not a great deal by a roadie's standards for sure ;-)):

I crashed once - no tools needed, bike ok
I had a spoke blow with wheel going out of true and unrideable as a result - damn, didn't carry the wheel jig!
I had 1 puncture total - fixed with the above

Kitchen sink syndrome carrying anything more imho

nobrakes

I try to always be prepared, and keep an anvil, blowtorch, and complete spanner set in my saddle bag.

In the event I forget this, a cell phone is a lifesaver in the event of catastrophic failures beyond the common flat tire.

z000m

i used to carry a swiss army knife but im not sure how it would go down if the law gave me a tug, so i stopped carrying it. was very handy though.

MartinJ

Multi tool with chain tool and SRAM Powerlink came to the rescue today when a friends chain snapped on club run. Disposable gloves would have helped (not carried - up to now!) as I've still got oil under my nails.

I also carry 2 tubes, CO2 pump and 2 canisters, Park self adhesive patches (as a get me home repir if I have more than 2 punctures - they weigh virtualy nothing), mini pump, tyre boot, zip ties, tyre levers and head torch (at night only!). And mobile phone in case of serious emergency!

aracer

oldwelshman wrote:

I also carry a chain tool, what would you do if your chain breaks?

Phone for help - assuming it ever happens to me on a normal single road bike (20+ years so far of road riding without).

z000m wrote:

i used to carry a swiss army knife but im not sure how it would go down if the law gave me a tug, so i stopped carrying it. was very handy though.

Unless it's a very strange SAK, the blade will be short enough that it's not inherently an issue (IIRC there's a 4" rule) - and in any case you have a good reason for carrying it. I certainly carry a SAK round with me often without worrying - though I suppose if I was going near into central Centre Of The Universe I might choose not to do so.

Burton

chrisw12 wrote:

I'm going to regret saying this and angering the Gods but

Is there a need to carry a multi tool/allen keys?

I honestly can't remember the last time I had to do any mecanical work while on my road bike (ok much different answer on a mtb.) In fact if you replace your chain when you're supposed to, would you ever need a chain tool?

I had the stem come loose on my roadie the other week, after 30 odd miles and some fast downhill stuff, so yes I think it's worth carrying a multi tool.

davecooper

I carry all the usual p******e repair stuff, mini pump and multitool. Would not go anywhere without at least Allen keys. Mechanicals have included slipping seat post and bars, loose crank, loose shift lever and loose seat clamp, all thanks to our Pave quality roads. I also like to make the odd adjustment on a ride to improve my riding position.
PS, everything gets a dose of threadlocking fluid now.

chrisw12

Just to re-stir things up.

Ok there are going to be times when you buy new parts, when you need to cary a multi tool to adjust, tighten, loosen whatever but once things have beded down do you really need to be carrying allen keys? If you do, perhaps you'd be better off looking at your maintanence routines or the parts you are buying rather than wondering what to carry.


You people who have helped people out by taking the right tools etc. what you do is comendable but, does it really help them? Ime you can 'nanny' SOME people too much, sometimes it's better for them to learn the hard way. Don't get me wrong, if I'm in the position to help someone then I will and have done, but there's no way that I'm going to carry a spare spare inner tube or a special tool just because Joe bloggs can't maintain his bike or carry the right kit or has the sense to have a back up plan..


Now where's the hide or run for cover smilies?

Nuggs

I get my wife to drive behind me with a full compliment of spare frames and wheels.

I also get my mates with motorbikes to ride in front and film me.

It's the only way...