Getting ready for a 5-day bike tour so I figure that's as good excuse as any to share the tool roll I take on these things. This kit has gone through some iterations but I think it's fairly solid now. It's not ultra light but that's ok for the style of touring we do. There are some things I might do differently if I was starting from scratch (like maybe the victorinox bit driver) but it's not enough to make me want to replace anything I already have.

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The zip ties make me think this is an electric bike? Or are they just generally useful?

It looks like a very modest kit to me.

Have you ever used the fiberfix? How well did it work?

What pressure are your tires? High pressure tires are a nightmare with those tiny hand pumps.

One tiny bit of kit I carry is a valve adapter so I can use the air at garages. Depends on your tire ... and location.

Towels and wipe pads are useful after a fix.

@number6 Not electric, zip ties are just generally useful! They work for anything loose that needs to be held in place. I think both bikes are at around 3–4 bar. I don't enjoy using the little pump but it's fine.

Had a spoke break once, got the fiberfix, no spoke has broken since. Does that mean it works?

We have towels/wipe pads in the camping gear (and other useful stuff).

@redjives

That sounds like it worked. Wait, did you eventually replace the fiberfix?

The thought crosses my mind, that if fiberfix works, why not replace *all* the spokes with it?

I have fiberfix (or something like it) in my kit, but have never used it.

I've heard that some people carry extra spokes in their down tube.

@number6 Ah no, I meant, I got the fiberfix after the trip where the spoke broke and haven't had need to use it since hehe. My partner and I have different wheels so this is easier than carrying two different sets of spokes. And folks do make whole wheels out of them! https://berdspokes.com/
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