Phil (ascentale)1d ago

@ai6yr asks:

I broke a chain for the first time, far from home! Luckily, the local bike shop was downhill. I coasted down & paid them to replace the chain (needed a spare anyway, took the old broken one home to add new links and re-wax). It appears I'm not packing all the tools I need.

Q4. What tools should I carry on all bike rides? (I usually carry a patch kit & small pump, but no chain tool nor master link) What else am I missing?!

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Show threadSam Whited1d ago

@ascentale @ai6yr @bikenite I generally carry a multitool that includes a chain breaker and a small set of chain quicklink pliers (that has a storage compartment for a spare link) so if I need to I can re-wrap it and fix it in one gear even if it's too short, but I normally tell people not to worry about chains, there's only so much you can prepare for. For most people I just recommend a basic multi-tool, some tire levers, and a spare tube.

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Show threadAI6YR Ben1d ago
@sam @ascentale @bikenite #BikeNite Thanks! Sounds like I should look for small quicklink pliers, if the multitool I am ordering doesn't have them built in.
Show threadrand ❌👑1d ago
@ai6yr @sam @ascentale @bikenite I bought a pair of these https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/collections/tools/products/8-bitpack-pliers, so far so good (I should another one for my other bike…) #BikeNight
8-Bit Pack Pliers

Show threadLloyd Lemons17h ago
@rand @ai6yr @sam @ascentale @bikenite
Wow. That's SOME tool. I've never heard of it before. Let us know how you like it. Thanks for the post.
Show threadrand ❌👑
@lloydlemons @ai6yr @sam @ascentale @bikenite It is not robust, but it is small and lightweight so easy to cary. The bits are held in place by magnets, which can make it tricky to remove from their storage, and simultaneously easy to become disconnected and fall to the ground. So it is preferable to work over a hard surface, rather than say grass, gravel or sand when the bits might just disappear. Overall I'm happy to have it along. #BikeNite
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