Oldtmr Posted September 20, 2016 Share Good afternoon hubbers, I again would greatly appreciate, your years of experience to help me in the following scenario. I will be taking my bike with on a project in Africa, we are flying in so space / weight is at a premium. I need your advice on what spares needs to be taken with seeing that my bike will not be seeing civilisation for about 4 months and about 4000km. I will be taking the normal list: Bike: Titan Comp Tools Pumps Shock and tyre Spare tires Tubes Sealant Lubricant Chain scrubber Brake Pads Spare chain and master links Your advice will be appreciated greatly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRolla Posted September 20, 2016 Share How bout some gear cables and a spare derailer hanger. The MTBer, JXV, bikebloke and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikebloke Posted September 20, 2016 Share How bout some gear cables and a spare derailer hanger. what tools exactly ? and why a chain scrubber ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtmr Posted September 20, 2016 Share what tools exactly ? and why a chain scrubber ? The following toolsAllen/ torx keysScrew driversCrank pullercassette keyTire leversSpoke wrenchChain checkerChain Whip And all other tools found on construction and electrical installation sites. Chain scrubber is light and compact and I am obsessed with a clean and freshly lubed chain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted September 20, 2016 Share Small pliers to loosen tubeless valve holding ring? Forgot to mention cable ties....in the seat tube? Edited September 20, 2016 by Sepia Old School Rookie and Mongoose! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christofison Posted September 20, 2016 Share How worn are your cassette and chainrings? If you're planning on doing 4000km you may want to replace before you leave or take spares with you. JXV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtmr Posted September 20, 2016 Share How worn are your cassette and chainrings? If you're planning on doing 4000km you may want to replace before you leave or take spares with you.Thanks for all the feedback so far bike still new done about 200km Christofison 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikebloke Posted September 20, 2016 Share Crank pullercassette keyChain checkerChain Whip I wouldn't hump all theseare you planning on using this stuff ? and if you are will you take the spares as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droo Posted September 21, 2016 Share Spare chain, if you're taking a chain checker. Kinda pointless knowing it's knackered if there's nothing you can do about it. JXV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpruitCommuter Posted September 21, 2016 Share Spare spokes?Maybe a spare set of rear wheel (freehub included) bearings? <- might be overkillSpare tubeless valve and or valve cores (presuming you're running tubeless?)Duct tapeCable ties Have a look at the free preview for Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance on Amazon.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Zinn-Art-Mountain-Bike-Maintenance/dp/1934030597/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1474447607&sr=1-2&keywords=zinn+and+the+art The section on tools is near the beginning of the book and the whole thing is accessible freely there. Oldtmr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procrates Posted September 21, 2016 Share Get a rigid fork for touring, one thing less that can go wrong. I just use 2.4 tyres then and it runs fine. I can come show you my setup if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose! Posted September 21, 2016 Share ....cable ties....in the seat tube? great idea!!! Oldtmr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryS Posted September 21, 2016 Share Spare chain, if you're taking a chain checker. Kinda pointless knowing it's knackered if there's nothing you can do about it. That was already included in his list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droo Posted September 21, 2016 Share That was already included in his list. Further proof that I'm going blind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtmr Posted September 22, 2016 Share ThanksAlmost forgot the gorilla tape and spare valves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old School Rookie Posted September 22, 2016 Share Air travel and asociated air pressure can mess with sealed units such as hydraulic brakes. On my recent bike relocation the front brakes were poked. I suspect that there was some air in the system / not topped up properly. Wish I brought with only a small bit of miniral oil to get the brakes going again, so ad that to your list if you wish. (Obviously with basic tools to bleed & topup) Furthermore I deflate my shocks a bit, once again for fear of pressure loss/increase. Don't think it critical but if you go that way obviously you'll need to take with a shock pump. In case you need to re-seat tyres, a Schrader adapter. (You sure to find a compressor somewhere in the sticks) Also if you have some spare space.....you will meet locals on your cycles there. Some spare tubes, patch kits etc to dish out on the odd ocasion. A little goodwill goes a long way in a foreign country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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