Phil (ascentale)2d 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 Whited2d 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 Ben2d 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 threadAlper2d ago
@ai6yr @sam @ascentale @bikenite Quicklinks can be undone with a 4mm string. Not the most elegant solution but lightest to carry and do the job as needed.
Show threadInky says "What the hell?!"1d ago

@alper @ai6yr @sam @ascentale @bikenite How do you do that?

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Show threadrand ❌👑21h ago
@InkySchwartz @alper @ai6yr @sam @ascentale @bikenite You just need to squeeze. so you loop the string to each side of the quicklink, then tie it into a loop and then insert a stick or tire lever and turn (and turn and turn). The loop will contract and open the quicklink. #BikeNite
Show threadAI6YR Ben
@rand @InkySchwartz @alper @sam @ascentale @bikenite BRILLIANT!
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