In the last two years, our household fleet of ageing 8 and 9 speed road, offroad, tour and hack bikes (overlapping categories) has been joined by two 1x12 modern hardtails. Irritatingly, one Shimano, one SRAM.
The chains are somewhat narrower, are they not, and tolerances generally tighter. When a few weeks ago I realised I had mislaid, or lost* my chain checker, I found advice suggesting I needed an upgrade anyway (yes I know I can use a ruler, but not on 8 bikes stacked in the dark).
So, in general, what other tools might I need to change?
- Chain checker (workshop) - done, Pedro 2
Chain breaker (workshop)?
Chain quicklink plier (workshop)?
Chain tool (multitool, on board)?
Quicklinks, 8, 9, now 12? (onboard) How many types for 12?
At least I am confident my coathanger chain hook will still work. Aren't I?
*Is there a portmanteau word for the pesky phenomena of losing a tool by lending it out, forgetting who to, and never getting it back? Lested? Lont? I think "lont" works for me.