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    What a set of tools, is this too much for three months on the road or am I missing something vital.


    I'm going to Europe for a 3 month cycle tour, this is the tool kit I'm thinking of taking, I obviously wouldn't take this for a Day ride.

    In the top of the picture there are three TPU tubes, in the bag, if you can't make out what that is.

    I have one tool, still to get, which is a Unior cassette removal tool.

    Any suggestions welcome.

    1662g

    by AffectionatePart4128

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    12 Comments

    1. Mundane-Addition1815 on

      1. what’s purpose of adjustable plumbers wrench?
      2. how will you cut brake/speed cables? regular wire cutters won’t take it

    2. dassind20zeichen on

      Skip the kipex or get a smaller 100mm cobra it still can undo a centerlock in a pinch. There is a mini tool from unior too.
       
      Change all cables before the ride you will be fine.

      If you have 6 bolt rotors you could exchange one bolt each for a cleat bolt. They will stay on with 5 bolts if you need one for a cleat.

      Less zip ties 5 each should be enough.

    3. No_Yogurtcloset9181 on

      Not sure if you will be on drop bars but maybe some electrical tape? Just in case you need to tighten up bar tape or in case your bracket hoods crack.

    4. velucl on

      get rid of the adjustable pliers, they’re bulky and only do a few tasks poorly, I would much rather a bike specific multi-tool or small set of mini-wrenches if you need that. I can’t tell what’s in most of the plastic bags

    5. shretbod on

      Plumber wrench? If the issue is bigger than what a bike tool can fix -> diy repair shop. There are loads in Europe and they have tools you can use for free.

      I bring stuff to fix a flat, 2-3 chain links and eventually a Bowden cable (but you could also convert to single speed or one break until you find a shop. So basically only the stuff that keeps me going to the next shop.

      Travel as light as possible and pack only emergency stuff.

      Edit: a cassette removal tool? What else do you want to bring, crank puller and spare crank just in case? You’re packing way too much.

    6. Grumpy_Pigg on

      One tool I needed but didn’t have was a long Allen to tighten my brake lever to the handlebars.

    7. Specialist-String-53 on

      In Europe (at least western europe) you can find bike shops everywhere, and you certainly could get away with taking less gear. If you’re happy taking all of that, definitely do it though!

    9. DramaticPlace2658 on

      Depending on where in Europe you are going this is probably overkill. So much of quote has incredible cycling infrastructure with tool stations even on random countryside cycle paths. I’d say drop the wrench and the cables. One set of brake pads there are Decathlons absolutely everywhere

      The wet lube is not ideal id strongly recommend a very light lube that you can apply at the end of every day and is going to gunk your chain up way less

    11. throwsplasticattrees on

      The kit should cover the most likely roadside repairs needed to get you to the nearest bike shop. You don’t need to rebuild the bike, just get it to rideable condition.

      Flat tire – how will you fix a flat? Patch the tube? Replace the tube? What if your tire is cut? Can you repair the tire well enough so it can hold a tube?

      Chain damage – unlikely but without a chain you go nowhere. The whole chain won’t fail, only a few links. Do you have extra links? How will you remove the broken link and replace it with a new link? How will you open a master link?

      Brakes – replacement pads don’t weigh much and don’t take up much space. It’s unlikely your brake cable will snap, but they also don’t weigh much, pre-cut replacement for front and rear.

      Wheel damage – broken spoke. Save yourself the trouble and carry a fiberfix spoke kit. Forget trying to remove the rear wheel and cassette to replace a broken spoke. Just get it good enough to get you to a bike shop that can replace the spoke and true the wheel.

      A multi-tool with a small pliers is sufficient to handle most repairs. Carry a hex-head wrench for every bolt size on the bike. These will need regular tightening on tour. Carry extra bolts.

      Chain cleaner and lube. Bring some rubber gloves too, it’s a messy job and you want to keep your hands clean.

      Air pump and pressure gauge. Check your tires daily.

      That’s basically it. Keep it small, light, and basic. You just have to get to a bike shop, you don’t have to carry one.

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