An earlier post by drsolly today concerning roadside repairs got me thinking about my repair kit and and wondering about other people's. What do you carry with you to assist with unexpected repairs?

 

Here's mine:

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In it are:

Puncture repair kit (I don't carry a spare tube);

Gerber multi-tool;

Leatherman micro multi-tool;

Multi Allen key tool (1.5-8mm);

Fuses;

Small adjustable wrench;

Mini pump w/ built-in gauge;

Electrical tape;

Duct tape;

Zip ties;

Cell-level lipo tester (not pictured);

And for those non-bike related emergencies, a roll of toilet paper.

 

Everything except the pump and loo roll fits inside the little container in the top-left of the image, which is then all thrown into my rucksack which I'm never without.

 

So, what's in yours?

Eff all in mine!

 

Which is why last weekend I had to call one of my kids to come & load Dad's bike complete with punctured rear tyre in the back of his car.

 

I thought it was a nice bit of role reversal!

 

Also enjoyed a pint whilst waiting .

I always have

 

Multi tool with Allen keys and basic drivers

 

Cable ties !! The number one most useful and used item

 

A co2 inflator and one canister

 

Wire cable - about 1m

 

Electrical tape

 

A metre length Kevlar cord

 

A 6s lipo alarm /tester

 

A ten pound note

 

If I take my bike away on a long trip far away from public transprtt by myself or on back of car ie in a camping holiday

 

Then I also take a gas powered soldering iron and solder

An earlier post by drsolly today concerning roadside repairs got me thinking about my repair kit and and wondering about other people's. What do you carry with you to assist with unexpected repairs?

 

Here's mine:

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/05/4y8yjehu.jpg

 

In it are:

Puncture repair kit (I don't carry a spare tube);

Gerber multi-tool;

Leatherman micro multi-tool;

Multi Allen key tool (1.5-8mm);

Fuses;

Small adjustable wrench;

Mini pump w/ built-in gauge;

Electrical tape;

Duct tape;

Zip ties;

Cell-level lipo tester (not pictured);

And for those non-bike related emergencies, a roll of toilet paper.

 

Everything except the pump and loo roll fits inside the little container in the top-left of the image, which is then all thrown into my rucksack which I'm never without.

 

So, what's in yours?

It must be some emergency if you need a whole roll of bog paper!

A puncture is by far the most likely breakdown, so I carry a spare tube, scab patches, pump, and an aerosol of that repair/inflator goo which probably wouldn't work.

 

A multi-tool for other minor fettling, for everything else there's always Mastercard.

Eff all in mine!

 

Which is why last weekend I had to call one of my kids to come & load Dad's bike complete with punctured rear tyre in the back of his car.

 

I thought it was a nice bit of role reversal!

 

Also enjoyed a pint whilst waiting .

You might as well cash-in after all the years. At least with a beer it wasn't a complete balls-up.

I always have

 

Multi tool with Allen keys and basic drivers

 

Cable ties !! The number one most useful and used item

 

A co2 inflator and one canister

 

Wire cable - about 1m

 

Electrical tape

 

A metre length Kevlar cord

 

A 6s lipo alarm /tester

 

A ten pound note

 

If I take my bike away on a long trip far away from public transprtt by myself or on back of car ie in a camping holiday

 

Then I also take a gas powered soldering iron and solder

Hmmm... I haven't done more than a long days riding so far, but I always thought I'd take a portable iron if I were to do anything further. Is gas still favoured over battery power?

 

Also, the note is a good idea. I shall do the same.

It must be some emergency if you need a whole roll of bog paper!

Indeed! It's all good until the one time you've run out and then "the shit hits the fan" (or should that be hub motor?). I only replace with a full roll now.

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This web page on my site shows my solutions.

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Hmmm... I haven't done more than a long days riding so far, but I always thought I'd take a portable iron if I were to do anything further. Is gas still favoured over battery power?

 

Also, the note is a good idea. I shall do the same.

 

Gas is far batter - it's a simple matter of energy density and price I think

spare chain link and remover tool.

Gas is far batter - it's a simple matter of energy density and price I think

I was actually looking at one in aldi a few weeks ago, but I thought it was a bit large to call it 'bike portable'.

spare chain link and remover tool.

Do you have a hub or mid drive and have you ever needed the spare link on the road?

Proper spanners for all nuts,double end screwdriver, Boardman pump ,all these in saddle tube plugged with cleaning cloth .

In small saddle bag,- first aid kit, puncture repair, spare tyre valve & tool type cap, co2 inflator, large Swiss army knife, bike multi tool,spoke key ,tiny torch, hand wipes,para cord & zip ties.

In jacket/back back,- phone, midge repellent, waterproofs , small poly dust sheet for temporary shelter,(takes up no space and weighs nothing but a boon in a remote area in teeming rain fixing something),food & water.

In saddle bag:

Open ended spanners, bike multitool, pump, spare inner tube, puncture repair kit, fuses, spare wire, terminal connectors, 5v step-down board (to power PDA if need be), external battery for iphone (which also has a backup navigation system), zip ties, silicone bands, small front light (just so I can be seen), small rear light, toilet roll, bike lock

 

In shoulder bag (this is my geocaching bag):

small torch, multi tool with pliers, forceps, multitool with scissors, splinter remover tweezers, needle nose tweezers, flashing purple light (so that when I tempoerarily leave the bike in the dark in the middle of a forest, I can find it again), first aid kit, anti sting and bite applicator, pencil, biro, gel pen, spare batteries for PDA, folding money wrapped up well and well hidden, spare battery for torch, magnet, magnifying glass, string, spare shoelace, insulating tape, sellotape, rubber bands, notebook, hand wipes, waterproof for PDA.

Crossed fingers and a Swiss Army knife.

Crossed fingers and a Swiss Army knife.

Small pump, spare tube, tyre levers, multi-tool, plus extra tube and puncture kit if out with SWMBO.

Crossed fingers and a Swiss Army knife.

 

Mmmmmm, whittling a new tube wouldn't be practical, so I guess that leaves you three options with the knife. Give it to a motorist in exchange for a lift, hold up the motorist and force them to give you a lift, or suicide!

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Can of puncture repair foam, pump and a £10 note which is plenty to get me four double brandies at my local.

After that, all my troubles just disappear.

I also take my phone of course.

Can of puncture repair foam, pump and a £10 note which is plenty to get me four double brandies at my local.

After that, all my troubles just disappear.

I also take my phone of course.

 

2.50 a double brandy ?!

 

Either an amazing local or it's the stuff that's only good for the Christmas pudding and setting alight !

I try to keep it simples.

Tube, pump, skabs, mini Allen keys, mini multi tool, £20 note & my phone

Not many carry a chain splitter/re-linking tool? A mate of mine's chain has snapped twice but lucky he carry's a chain tool and tells me to carry one too.

Its usually supermarket stuff but if they run out I get courvoisier at the same price.

I am in the northeast of England so prices are mostly half of what you pay anyway.

In mine is a CO2 inflator (with spare),puncture repair kit,alenkey tool, adjustable spanner, multi tool, cable ties, + double ended screw driver !and all this fits into a cycle drinks bottle in the bottle holder which I cable tie to the bottle holder. Sorted ?????

Tool kit inna bottle _ That's a good idea.

I carry a hydration bladder in the backpack, so my bottle cage is available _ Now where can I find a bottle with a big mouth?