LewTwo
1 MW
I am trying to come up with a minimal list of tools to carry.
Strictly for emergencies of the type "Darn, something came loose".
More extensive repairs to involve getting the bike transported (do not leave it locked to a utility pole or tree).
This is what I have come up with:
Strictly for emergencies of the type "Darn, something came loose".
More extensive repairs to involve getting the bike transported (do not leave it locked to a utility pole or tree).
This is what I have come up with:
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Minimal Tool kit (emergencies only):
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1/4 inch square drive sockets:
13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 mm six point hex
1/4 (6.35mm) hex bit drive socket
1/4 (6.35mm) hex drive bits:
#1, #2, #3 Phillips (aka cross point)
1/8, 5/32, 3/16 inch straight
T25 Torx
3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12 mm hex
1/4 inch (6.35 mm) square drive adapter
1/4 inch (6.35 mm) square drive ratchet
1/4 inch (6.35 mm) hex drive "L" handle
1/4 inch (6.35 mm) hex screw driver handle (1/4 sq drive socket in back end)
5 inch long locking pliers (because they "grab" when nothing else does)
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battery powered light
Cell phone, valid credit/debit card and number of reliable wrecker/towing service
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Extended Tool kit:
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Air pump (with presta adapter)
Valve core tool
Metal tire levers
Spoke wrench
6 inch long adjustable wrench (wide jaw)
chain breaker
Pliers, Wire cutter/stripper/crimper
small multi-meter (with new battery)
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Expendables kit:
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Inner Tube Patch kit
6 inch long tie wraps
6x1/2 inch hook/loop straps
roll of vinyl electrical tape
roll of fiberglass reinforced packing tape
missing link
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Spare Inner Tube
Foldable tire
Spare spokes
spare fuse (if the bike has fuses)