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Post by captslog on Nov 15, 2013 9:02:04 GMT
Some people take the multitool apart and carry it that way in bits minus the outside 'body' part; it makes a lot of sense actually, as it's often quite fiddly to use as it is. To get the required torque they thread another bit through the ring of the one they're using.
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Post by ozzrahog on Nov 15, 2013 14:24:34 GMT
Multi tool Spray tin of tyre inflator/puncture sealant Mobile phone
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Post by Spoakes on Nov 15, 2013 17:19:33 GMT
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Post by demonkarlos on Dec 30, 2013 17:47:33 GMT
Please can I just add that this thread is fantastically useful for a newbie, such as me.
Thanks all.
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Post by Radchenister on Jan 8, 2014 14:58:23 GMT
What do you want to carry all that junk for? Here's my pack, which goes in back pockets - 1 tube for up to two hours, might add an extra tube if longer or over the bridge, in addition I'd add credit card / cash, phone and sometimes food - bidons in holders on bike: Inner tube, 2 Park Tool tyre levers, Lezyne Pressure Drive Pump, Topeak Mini Multi-Tool, Valve Adaptor (still in there but not really necessary with new pump).
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Post by ianmoss on Jan 8, 2014 15:25:50 GMT
Add a packet of Self Adhesive Patches incase you puncture the tube you have just put in. Stick on the one you've just roomed if you can clearly see the hole, this becomes the 'stunt spare' for the rest of the ride
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Post by Radchenister on Jan 8, 2014 15:35:44 GMT
I should get some patches again at some point, if I remember when passing a shop; I would just get on the phone and call in the team car if it went too pear shaped, I did carry self adhesives but ran out using them on my MTB and fishing waders last year lol. The GCN boys have a few neat tricks (and my Mrs will pick me up if it's local ) - although the grass one looks pants!
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Post by Radchenister on Jan 8, 2014 15:45:31 GMT
...and as I have determined after having about 8 in the last year, that the majority of punctures I've been subject to were pinch ones from not having the tyres hard as nails - this is one of the reasons I run them at 130psi. Also if you take a little care with how you reinsert the inners, by inflating them a little and then squeeze them firmly all round to make sure no bits are pinched under the tyre edge, before re-inflating them to be rock hard again, the chances of pinching them are minimal - I've also dialled getting the tyres on without needing levers, by working the tyre well round the rim before pulling it on.
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Post by ianmoss on Jan 8, 2014 15:45:34 GMT
I saw this the other day, tiny zip ties are useful and less bulky for the split tube.
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Post by Radchenister on Jan 8, 2014 15:48:06 GMT
You need to live a little dangerously sometimes ianmoss ... and I thought I was a bit OCD ! ... well perhaps I am still worse, I don't like carrying kit to levels that are worrying - how about cleaning out e-mails from phone and stripping old rides and courses from the Garmin as they trouble my Zen balance / man machine harmony - that is what you call OCD, beat that !!!
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Post by Radchenister on Jan 8, 2014 15:52:22 GMT
... I even feel a bit miffed if I overdress and feel hot ... as wearing more kit than necessary!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2014 16:07:55 GMT
I should get some patches again at some point, if I remember when passing a shop; I would just get on the phone and call in the team car if it went too pear shaped, I did carry self adhesives but ran out using them on my MTB and fishing waders last year lol. The GCN boys have a few neat tricks (and my Mrs will pick me up if it's local ) - although the grass one looks pants! I've had to use the grass method before on my MTB when 3 of us ran out of tubes and patches. Not comfy but sufficient to get me back to the car and home. We found the grass tended to clump inside the tyre so had to keep stopping to top up the voids.
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Post by ianmoss on Jan 8, 2014 17:14:09 GMT
You need to live a little dangerously sometimes ianmoss ... and I thought I was a bit OCD ! ... well perhaps I am still worse, I don't like carrying kit to levels that are worrying - how about cleaning out e-mails from phone and stripping old rides and courses from the Garmin as they trouble my Zen balance / man machine harmony - that is what you call OCD, beat that !!! When I bought bike recently after years off, it was "oh, I need this and need that just incase" When I was young, we would set off with a bit of change in out pocket for if we needed to use a pay phone, 1 or 2 tubes between us and someone drew the short straw to have the old top tube mounted pump!
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Post by Radchenister on Jan 8, 2014 17:19:11 GMT
I have refined my garb over the last year, I've got it more minimal over time - I think the valve adapter will go now - well maybe, I've not actually tested it at a garage so I'm not sure if you can get 130psi at a commercial car pump as it might burst a few things, like pools and space hoppers etc. (H&S)?
The patches are a good idea and will return in favour of 2 tubes for warmer weather, as with long rides there's no rush and you can spare the time and not get cold at the roadside - the Lezyne pump is a great move, as it gives much more confidence that you can deal with a puncture easily anywhere and it's so small and light; I was using a Park Tool frame pump before, it was massive but effective.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2014 22:01:42 GMT
I normally have a shoulder bag with me for the tools and pump.
When out without the big bag there's 2 inner tube in a waterborne.
Big battery pack for the cre headlight 3 tire leavers 2 co2 cartridges sticky patches and adapter for the Co 2.
Enough for the times putting in a few miles without going to far from home
Once the battery is out a multi tool we will fill it's place insted of being in a pocket.
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