I like seeing what other folks put in their tool kits so I figured I should contribute to the genre. It has mostly been built up by repeatedly adding that thing I wish I had had last time out but didn't have … and will thus probably never need again. This for two people riding in Europe. Our worst case scenario is breaking down somewhere rural, but as long as we can make it to the next village we'll be fine. Also, the Knipex Cobra XS is definitely my favorite thing here, and was suggested by someone on this sub so thank you!
by redjives
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When I used up a patch kit, I held onto the little box and filled it with a bunch of tiny odds and ends. A presta to Schrader adapter, maybe a few spare spoke nipples, other little widgets like that, but mostly extra rack/water bottle cage bolts. I never really needed them myself because once a week around camp, I go over the whole bike with my multi tool and check all the bolts, snugging up any loose ones. But my little box of spare parts made me a few friends when I noticed racks held together by zip ties around hiker-biker campsites.
I had never heard of fiberfix spoke before. It sounds like a great emergency solution, and I think I’m going to start carrying a kit on my rides.
What is the wrench for?
Main is pretty much the same! Except I swapped out the multi tool for the specific tools I would only use. Felt it saved some weight as most multi tools are somewhat heavy.
Is there a Chain tool in the multi tool? If not is a must for the space and how can solve situations. Like having problems with the gears and shortening the chain and transforming the bike to single speed, for example
I’m curious how the Kniplex pliers compare to a simple crescent wrench? Could you remove the 15mm wrench and just use the pliers instead? (Presumably that’s for pedals?)
tenacious tape?