Mtbdog
Well-Known Member
Happy Birthday @jerseyjeffr. 🎊🎉🎂🍻🚲
What should be in the toolbox that is headed to the trails, on a size, weight and price budget...
- Thread starter jerseyjeffr
- Start date
Cassinonorth
Well-Known Member
I usually bring it in to work on my bike, yeah. I have doubles of most tools but not all in there so it's just easier to bring it in when it's time to do bigger jobs. That's my primary torque wrench as well. My basement looks like so:
Lucky to have a girlfriend who's cool with giving up the space down there.
pretty much this exactly for me thanks for not making me unpack my bag @cassinonorth :
Dart tool...YES!!!!!!!!! never leave home without one
And that little wolftooth quick link tool is fantastic!!!
Dart tool...YES!!!!!!!!! never leave home without one
And that little wolftooth quick link tool is fantastic!!!
A Potted Plant
Honorary Sod
I'm a sucker for kit, I started measuring out stuff to do the same but haven't executed. This is very nice
Cassinonorth
Well-Known Member
If I had to pick 1 multitool to go with me on rides it would probably be the Wolftooth 8 bit:
www.wolftoothcomponents.com
spoke wrench; valve core wrench; flat head #3.5 and Phillips #2 screwdriver bits; 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, and 8mm hex; and T10, T25 Torx compatible) master link pliers, valve cleaning rasp, valve core wrench, master link storage
With an honorable mention to the Crankbrothers F15"
www.crankbrothers.com
spoke wrench; flat head #1 and philips #2 screwdriver bits; 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, and 8mm hex; and T25 torx; chain tool compatible with 8-12sp
8-Bit Pack Pliers
The Wolf Tooth 8-Bit Pack Pliers adds a new dimension to the top-selling Pack Pliers. This new product is a multi-tool with 17 functions. 8 attachments nest inside the handles of the master link pliers using magnets and a clever storage system. Hex bits, valve core removal tool, flathead...
www.wolftoothcomponents.com
spoke wrench; valve core wrench; flat head #3.5 and Phillips #2 screwdriver bits; 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, and 8mm hex; and T10, T25 Torx compatible) master link pliers, valve cleaning rasp, valve core wrench, master link storage
With an honorable mention to the Crankbrothers F15"
F15
The F15 multitool is a minimalist yet fully capable device ready for a variety of riding disciplines. Its sleek magnetic case not only stores its contents compactly, but also serves as a handle for its 15 tools, including a chain breaker. The tool case also comes equipped with a built in bottle...
www.crankbrothers.com
spoke wrench; flat head #1 and philips #2 screwdriver bits; 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, and 8mm hex; and T25 torx; chain tool compatible with 8-12sp
Jmann
Never gonna let you down.
Just got the wolf tooth chain pliers with the quick link storage. Snapped a quick link a couple weeks ago and used my only spare. Surprisingly remembered to replace it, instead of only remembering when I actually needed it.
Also got the lenzyne tubeless repair kit, because no one want to put a tube in.
These days I keep a new chain and a spare tire in the car. Just in case something happens early on a ride.
Also got the lenzyne tubeless repair kit, because no one want to put a tube in.
These days I keep a new chain and a spare tire in the car. Just in case something happens early on a ride.
Cassinonorth
Well-Known Member
This is an interesting product for keeping your tools tidy in your trunk:
labaustere.com
The Trunk Tool Roll
Keep it all together in a simple, easy package. Inspired by the ultra-organized, small, and easy to access tool kits found in vintage motorcycles, the Trunk Tool Roll nicely slots all the necessities of your life: from camp, travel, bikes, or skis. Clear pockets give easy visibility into...
labaustere.com
a.s.
Mr. Chainring
Bring only the tools you carry when riding solo but strap a tube to everyone's bike. I’ve got a spare tube on all my bikes, my kid's bikes and also my wife's. I never have to worry if anyone gets a flat. This simple strap works great and its cheap... https://granite-design.com/products/rockband.
I picked up this great multitool a few months ago... https://www.blackburndesign.com/p/tradesman-bike-multi-tool.
It's a little heavy but has everything including a master link tool. This and a good mini-pump are all you need for 99% of your rides.
Ian F
Well-Known Member
Pedro's looks to have really nice tool sets designed for good portability: https://cyclingtips.com/2021/04/pedros-new-tools-for-2021/
jackx
Well-Known Member
I had 2 instances when my bike was new last summer where multiple spokes broke at Mooch and Wawayanda and I was unable to continue riding. So I've resorted to bringing along extra spokes and a long spoke wrench because the nipples are internal.
The broken spokes and nipples punctured the rim tape leaving me flat, although they did not puncture the tire. I don't have a dart tool, so maybe something to consider.
The broken spokes and nipples punctured the rim tape leaving me flat, although they did not puncture the tire. I don't have a dart tool, so maybe something to consider.
Secure/bend/wrap broken spokes to adjacent spokes, toss a tube in and ride on. JORBands and/or tape help to secure the smaller section of spoke. Replace the spoke on your bench or at the bike shop post ride.
Replacing a spoke trailside will almost always require removing either a disc or a cassette, and one should not carry tools to do that while riding, let alone re-setting your tubeless tape.
Karate Monkey
Well-Known Member
@jackx @KenS please don't bend/wrap up spokes. It drives the wheel builder crazy when you say, "I need a new spoke" and they have nothing to measure/have to make an [educated] guess.
[I mean, not really, do what you got to to get home, but a small zip tie should be in your bag, anyway]
BTW: let me introduce you to the Stein "Hyper Cracker". It works, but should be tested on your bike before relying on it (doesn't work with everything).
[I mean, not really, do what you got to to get home, but a small zip tie should be in your bag, anyway]
BTW: let me introduce you to the Stein "Hyper Cracker". It works, but should be tested on your bike before relying on it (doesn't work with everything).
JDurk
Well-Known Member
Great concept. Not sure I'd want to try using that on a aluminum or carbon frame. All the frames in the pics look to be steel.
Ian F
Well-Known Member
Agreed. But that would be part of the "testing" prior to heading out into the bush. A small piece of metal between the pin and the frame may spread the loads enough to prevent damage.