What tools do you carry?

danlightbulb

Just wondering what forms a decent mix of tools to carry on rides?

I guess some people travel light, some heavy, but would really appreciate peoples input as I don't want to get caught short!

Dan Dare

Gerber Suspenson, Topeak Mini 20, tyre levers and a Park compact chain tool.

journey_man_pro

crank bros m19 multi tool, mini pump, powerlink, tyre levers and a spare tube,

angry_bird

Gerber multiplier thing, crank bros mini tool with a chain tool, couple of power links, mini pump, either a spare tube or some patches.

cat_with_no_tail

- Superstar 16-in-1 multi-tool
- Tyre levers
- Co2 Pump with manual top-up thingy
- 2x cartridges
- Tubeless repair kit
- Power links
- set of spare brake pads

and the essential - Zip ties.

jimh_123

Well on Saturday I didn't pack anything and ended up walking 6m home!!! IDIOT!!!!
But usually carry spare tube, tyre levers, patches, multi tool, chain splitting tool, spare links, couple of zip ties and some duct tape.
Now why didn't I bring that on Saturday, doh!!!!

t0pc4t

I carry a topeak alien multitool (think it is a '2')
mini pump
crank bros tyre lever thing
various zip ties
2 spare tubes

need to get a couple of powerlinks as well

jehosophat

Cranks Brothers mini tool (the chain splitter of which I could not get to work when I needed it once!)
Leatherman pliers/knife/etx - usually ( it is heavy)
2 tubes
lots of puncture repair stuff and a couple of tyre patches after ripping the sidewall of a Racing Ralph 2 years ago
Zip ties - one of the few things on this list I have actually needed in anger!
Pump
tiny strap-on rear light
power link
chainring bolts

If riding at a trail centre I'll take a gear cable, shock pump, brake pads, derailleur hanger/bolts, jockey wheels and bolts, and whatever else takes my fancy...

cooldad

As above plus cake.

Nick Cod

Multi Tool with chain splitter and tyre levers
Mini Pump or c02 plus 2x cyliders if it's cold and wet
Zip ties
2x Spare tubes
Puncture repair kit
Small set of pliers
2x small LED lights
Mobile phone in waterproof case

Anonymous

I'm a right tool on a bike, so me .

But much as the above. Key ones being allen keys, chain tool, power links, spare tube(s), pump.

And increasingly for our gang, a field medical kit, someone skilled in CPR, or at least has a good phone with 999 signal and GPS or good knowledge of where they are.

njee20

Topeak Hexus, tube if there's one to hand when I leave, CO2 pump, £10, phone.

Northwind

Topeak Hexus has most of what you need tbh but I carry a couple of Lezyne powerlevers as well, just because they're miles better than the ones on the Hexus. Spare tube, some powerlinks, a wee bit of toothpaste tube to be a tyre boot, spare mech hanger... And I carry a decent sized pump as well, since minipumps are rubbish. I've got CO2 kit but pumps are better, you can top off a tyre and lend it out and all that.

Not much first aid stuff, mostly it's not very useful, but a couple of those compeed heel plasters- they're good for blisters and can patch cuts etc, and stay put under pads- and a couple of tramadol, just in case I ever need to walk off the hills with a broken leg or something

Anonymous

Wipes to clean the mud out of the blood and something to stick on it until I/they get to somewhere to stitch it up properly are the main useful thing. Sling maybe.

Plasters I use on stuff that stings like hell when rubbing against things. Usually pedal strike cuts.

supersonic

Short rides from the house, just an allen key multi tool.

Longer rides the above, plus pump, patches.

oodboo

Local woods - nothing, it's so close walking home doesn't take much longer than riding.
Further away - topeak alien multi tool, glueless patch kit, spare tube, pump, chain pins and a crank bolt tool.

cooldad

deadkenny wrote:

Wipes to clean the mud out of the blood and something to stick on it until I/they get to somewhere to stitch it up properly are the main useful thing. Sling maybe.

Plasters I use on stuff that stings like hell when rubbing against things. Usually pedal strike cuts.

For you, a medevac chopper and full intensive care team.

.blitz

The usual:

* mini pump
* tube
* patches
* tyre levers
* multitool
* small pliers/wirecutters
* selection of proppa hex keys
* gaffa tape
* zip ties
* 34.9 QR

And after a few offs last year, this:

deadkenny wrote:

Wipes to clean the mud out of the blood and something to stick on it until I/they get to somewhere to stitch it up properly

and a space blanket. A lad ruptured his spleen on Stile Cop last year it's surprising how fast the shivers set in on a hillside after the adrenaline wears off.

leaflite

Basic allen key/torx multitool
Chain riveter/splitter
powerlink
2 tubes
pump
zipties
and some paperclips

chiefinspector

Swiss army knife is quite handy in addition to the above.

Bikehawk

Lobster something or other multi-tool which has a blade, chain splitter and spanners.
spare tube,
repair kit,
tyre levers,
power links,
assorted nuts and bolts,
cable ties
medi wipes, assorted plasters and zinc oxide tape,
map of area and compass,
Co2 and mini-pump,
and a phone.

cooldad

chiefinspector wrote:

Swiss army knife is quite handy in addition to the above.

For fighting off bears and wolves.

schmako

Alien Tool
Puncture Kit
Spare Tube
Powerlinks

Sorted!

Tom Barton

Puncture kit
Spare tube
Tyre pump
4 or 5 tyre levers (tubeless, stiff bead, break lots of them)
powerlink
Alien 2 multitool (has a chain tool on)
Spare brake pads x1


Mobile phone!!

rebel_brown

Multitool
Spare tube
Pump
Tyre levers
Chain tool
Powerlinks
Phone
Ginsters peppered steak slice

fat_homer

Multi Tool
Spare Tubes
Tyre Levers
Power Link
Spare Break Pads
Electrical Tape
Cable Ties
Money
Phone
Mini Pump

Sounds a lot actually, but doesn't weigh much!

felix.london

Allen tool
Multi-tool
2x inner tubes
tube patches
tyre wall patches
tyre levers
pump
digi pressure gauge
cable ties
chain splitter
power links
flash light

jndb72

pump
puncture repair kit
various sized allen keys
power links
chain tool
spare inner tube X2
phone
cash
....and just found a box of flapjacks that I put in there months ago

mak3m

Stupid question but what are the zip ties for?

Anonymous

Holding all kinds of things together that are broken.

Gets some things roughly working, stops things flapping about, can be used not just for the bike but stuff like shoe/bag/clothing repairs and even some medical situations! Or just to hold the parts together in your bag after they've fallen off.

Anything you can think of really. Can even make snow tyres with them.