Touring repair kit
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Touring repair kit
Keeping weight, size and costs reasonable what would you include in a bike repair kit for a weeks touring in the uk/France?
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For a week near civilisation a multi tool, spare inners, patches and some tyre levers should suffice. I also carry a spoke tool, brooks spanner, zip ties, small roll of insulation tape, an 8mm spanner (mudguards etc) and the special tool to undo the anti-theft nut which holds on my rear wheel - I have a Rholoff. I also carry a small selection of screws and a small tube of loctite. I also have a loose Allen key, can't remember the size, but it is useful for places the multi-tool doesn't easily fit.
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Tyre levers. Spare inner tube. Pump. Repair patches.
Chain tool. Chain "Quick Link".
Allen keys to suit what is on the bike.
Spoke key. (Spare spokes if you fancy?)
Zip ties. Piece of string.
I also carry a "Leatherman" multi-tool. (Combines pointed nose pliers, screwdrivers, knife, etc)
The pliers have been useful for removing thorns.
Chain tool. Chain "Quick Link".
Allen keys to suit what is on the bike.
Spoke key. (Spare spokes if you fancy?)
Zip ties. Piece of string.
I also carry a "Leatherman" multi-tool. (Combines pointed nose pliers, screwdrivers, knife, etc)
The pliers have been useful for removing thorns.
You'll never know if you don't try it.
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In addition to those above, I carry a small adjustable spanner (up to 13mm) as my bikes still have a few nuts and bolts of the old fashioned type fitted.
Also I may choose to take my NBT2 and a few spokes.
Sometimes I will carry a spare tyre (23mm 230g) which is light folding and smaller than my touring tyres.
The tyre levers are part of my multitool, otherwise I would not always bother and would improvise with something from my touring gear..
Also I may choose to take my NBT2 and a few spokes.
Sometimes I will carry a spare tyre (23mm 230g) which is light folding and smaller than my touring tyres.
The tyre levers are part of my multitool, otherwise I would not always bother and would improvise with something from my touring gear..
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Same as cycleruk but add
Double ended screwdriver (cross head/flat)
A couple of feet of duct tape. I wind this onto a bit of an old ballpoint pen, then it conveniently lives on the screwdriver shaft.
Spare rear gear and brake cables.
I use a Swiss Army Knife instead of a Leatherman type tool. Mine has pliers. I do not rely on it for screwdrivers etc because they probably would not reach where I want them to. For the same reason I use separate allen keys etc not a multitool.
Double ended screwdriver (cross head/flat)
A couple of feet of duct tape. I wind this onto a bit of an old ballpoint pen, then it conveniently lives on the screwdriver shaft.
Spare rear gear and brake cables.
I use a Swiss Army Knife instead of a Leatherman type tool. Mine has pliers. I do not rely on it for screwdrivers etc because they probably would not reach where I want them to. For the same reason I use separate allen keys etc not a multitool.
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In my touring saddlebag atm -
Pump
Spare tube or two
Park Patches
Pedros Tyre levers
Park Tyre boot
Multitool (Which includes a chain breaker) - Its a Topeak Hexus II. I rate it.
Powerlink
Various cable ties
Presta to Schrader valve adapter
Small spanner (But this might be getting ditched as I no longer have an Alfine hub)
Spare bolts for racks/guards etc.
A few metres of gaffa tape round the seatpost
Now have a Surly Disc Trucker which comes with spare spokes, so if I was going away away, I'd add in a NBT2 and spoke key.
I also have a few metres of dyneema and a Leatherman which could be used for bike repair duties.
Pump
Spare tube or two
Park Patches
Pedros Tyre levers
Park Tyre boot
Multitool (Which includes a chain breaker) - Its a Topeak Hexus II. I rate it.
Powerlink
Various cable ties
Presta to Schrader valve adapter
Small spanner (But this might be getting ditched as I no longer have an Alfine hub)
Spare bolts for racks/guards etc.
A few metres of gaffa tape round the seatpost
Now have a Surly Disc Trucker which comes with spare spokes, so if I was going away away, I'd add in a NBT2 and spoke key.
I also have a few metres of dyneema and a Leatherman which could be used for bike repair duties.
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allan keys
1 set of tyre levers + 2 spare
3 inner tubes
Folding tyre
Tyre patches
1 small head torch in winter
marigold gloves
Small length of chain (3 inches)
1 small chain tool
Spare spokes
Kevlar spoke
hypercracker
Spare nuts, bolts, powerlinks
Wire cutters
Pliers
2 small screw drivers
Small sockets to fit screw driver handle
First aid kit with triangular bandage paracetamol, co-codamol, gaviscon tablets
Batteries for rear light and computer and bulbs
Small tyre pump (not mini)
1 Co2 pump
Zip ties
spare keys for house, bike locks
Phone
Pen and paper
10 sheets of kitchen roll
Very small bottle of hand cleaner
Insulation tape
£5 in small change
Small roll of gaffer tape
Brake and gear cables
Spare bite valve for camalbac
Small roll string
Spare gloves
1 set of tyre levers + 2 spare
3 inner tubes
Folding tyre
Tyre patches
1 small head torch in winter
marigold gloves
Small length of chain (3 inches)
1 small chain tool
Spare spokes
Kevlar spoke
hypercracker
Spare nuts, bolts, powerlinks
Wire cutters
Pliers
2 small screw drivers
Small sockets to fit screw driver handle
First aid kit with triangular bandage paracetamol, co-codamol, gaviscon tablets
Batteries for rear light and computer and bulbs
Small tyre pump (not mini)
1 Co2 pump
Zip ties
spare keys for house, bike locks
Phone
Pen and paper
10 sheets of kitchen roll
Very small bottle of hand cleaner
Insulation tape
£5 in small change
Small roll of gaffer tape
Brake and gear cables
Spare bite valve for camalbac
Small roll string
Spare gloves
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I only carry two inner tubes plus tools for puncture repair including patches. I rely on getting to a bike shop by taxi whatever. A properly maintained bike won't break down in two weeks. I also carry tools when flying for getting it flight ready.
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el flaco wrote:I only carry two inner tubes plus tools for puncture repair including patches. I rely on getting to a bike shop by taxi whatever. A properly maintained bike won't break down in two weeks. I also carry tools when flying for getting it flight ready.
Correct.
That is why mechanicals only occur in week three of Le Tour.
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Re: Touring repair kit
Thanks everyone I'll make a master list crossing out all the duplicates and see where that leaves me.
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Pretty comprehensive list above.
Although not a 'repair' item, I would also take a small bottle of oil, for the chain at least. One really wet day can remove most of the chain lubrication and then the next day the chain will be rusty ! I have carried a tiny bottle of sewing-machine oil before. I think a small contact lens solution bottle would be OK also. And weighs next to nowt, even when full.
Although not a 'repair' item, I would also take a small bottle of oil, for the chain at least. One really wet day can remove most of the chain lubrication and then the next day the chain will be rusty ! I have carried a tiny bottle of sewing-machine oil before. I think a small contact lens solution bottle would be OK also. And weighs next to nowt, even when full.
Tourer : 2010 Giant CRS City 4.0
Other : 1963 Denton retro (now back in the loft!)
Other : 1963 Denton retro (now back in the loft!)
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As most of above replies along with a spare gear and brake cable sitting in the bottom of my saddle bag. Couple of quid.
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Unless you want to be able to help others, only take stuff that you might reasonably need to fix your own bike AND which you know how to use. eg Although a buckled wheel can be a ride stopper, if you don't know how to true wheels and /or replace spokes, it's pointless taking wheel repair tools and spare spokes. (For touring far from bike shops, it's probably worth learning some of those workshop skills.)
Thorough checking before you go is better than any amount of tools to carry out over-delayed maintenance at the roadside.
Thorough checking before you go is better than any amount of tools to carry out over-delayed maintenance at the roadside.
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My tuppence worth....
Spare spokes are handy regardless of how good you are at rebuilding wheels - if you find a bike shop you're still in trouble if they don't have the right length/type/whatever
Pre-emptive maintenance - if you dismantle any part of your bike eg if you're flying with it, ride a short way (20 miles say) and then spend 10 minutes checking every single nut and bolt
Spare spokes are handy regardless of how good you are at rebuilding wheels - if you find a bike shop you're still in trouble if they don't have the right length/type/whatever
Pre-emptive maintenance - if you dismantle any part of your bike eg if you're flying with it, ride a short way (20 miles say) and then spend 10 minutes checking every single nut and bolt
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Thirdcrank sort of said it, but I'll elaborate.
What tools can you use?
What tools are you prepared to use (ie before you head to bike shop)?
Hopefully that will make a self selecting list.
I loved the 33 line list above !! I go for 3 months at a time long haul and only take the very minimum - basically enough to (re)assemble at airport and mend a puncture. I don't intend fixing anything but the minor stuff - a taxi and a bike shop will do the rest. As it happens in years of touring, I have not needed this fallback, a well maintained bike with anything suspect being replaced before I leave has always been good enough. I can only think that you guys ride wrecks and trash them en-route.
What tools can you use?
What tools are you prepared to use (ie before you head to bike shop)?
Hopefully that will make a self selecting list.
I loved the 33 line list above !! I go for 3 months at a time long haul and only take the very minimum - basically enough to (re)assemble at airport and mend a puncture. I don't intend fixing anything but the minor stuff - a taxi and a bike shop will do the rest. As it happens in years of touring, I have not needed this fallback, a well maintained bike with anything suspect being replaced before I leave has always been good enough. I can only think that you guys ride wrecks and trash them en-route.