PeterF Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 What is the duct tape for ?In case you come across a lovely lady riding alone
PhilipV Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 In case you come across a lovely lady riding alone Shame, struggling with your dating game?
PhilipV Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 Plugs and fork 2bombs and an inflator Tube Cellphone. For big days where I'll have to push far to get out of the mountain I'll take a pump, another tube and a spare valve.
PeterF Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 Shame, struggling with your dating game?Nah just trying to kickstart Friday....
PeterF Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 On a serious note, I always try to make sure my sealant is topped up and only carry one bomb and inflating adapter and one plug already in the plug tool. These mostly get used on someone else's bike. I did have to walk about 6km's once though but this was due to new Conti tyres that weren't sealing so lekker.
Amberdrake Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 Why carry a valve and a valve core? seems redundant.I carry :Duct tapeRepair kit (snott plugs +tools)Cable ties29er tube26er tubeBandageSteri wipesMulti Tool (chainbreaker type)QuicklinkPumpPhone (never actually used this other than to assure wife we on way home and the constant pinging is driving me insane)MoneyMedical aid card (i have a spare)Ice Number+ whatever place im riding licence for the day I might add a valve and core tool now and I do sometimes pack my Leatherman if its going to be a long MTB ride.
Amberdrake Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 O yes i am the local tool shop for my riding partners. They pack nada thus the 29er and 26er tubes.
2 X 2 Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 What is the duct tape for ? They say, if you can't fix it with duct tape, you don't have enough.
dave303e Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 I carry a valve, plugs, bombs and adaptor, and a tube. Note when you put a tube in after a tubeless tire has failed, make sure to run your hand over the inside of tyre, to clear any thorns stuck in tyre or you will ruin ruin a new tube. The other big thing is the actual tyre you run. Run a solid heavier tyre and you will have less issues and less need for extra tools.
kosmonooit Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 Just remember that if you resort to a tube, you must run your fingers inside the tyre to detect any thorns or anything that have penetrated presently or in the past - these will cause the tube to fail and then you going to need your puncture kit to patch the tube, and further ruin your day.
Butterbean Posted March 16, 2018 Author Posted March 16, 2018 Thanks for the replies so far!!! So, I've not got a clear answer on the tube after everything else has failed... I think I'm gonna stick to a slime tube so at least the smaller punctures won't make an already *** day worse.. For the valve tool, I found a brilliant hack where you use the lock ring of your lock on grips - remove from the grip, remove the bolt, and use the gap to hold the valve... Nice little idea and would have saved us plenty time on Saturday! On the plugs, anyone using sahmurai swords and anything bad to say about them?
Letum911 Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 Why carry a valve and a valve core? seems redundant.I carry :Duct tapeRepair kit (snott plugs +tools)Cable ties29er tube26er tubeBandageSteri wipesMulti Tool (chainbreaker type)QuicklinkPumpPhone (never actually used this other than to assure wife we on way home and the constant pinging is driving me insane)MoneyMedical aid card (i have a spare)Ice Number+ whatever place im riding licence for the day I might add a valve and core tool now and I do sometimes pack my Leatherman if its going to be a long MTB ride. Please move to GP and become my riding partner. If I add a second bottle of water in your bag I can just bring myself and the bike
PhilipV Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 O yes i am the local tool shop for my riding partners. They pack nada thus the 29er and 26er tubes.They'll only have to walk home once before they'll start carrying tubes.
OneLove Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 I carry a small pump, tubeless repair kit and multi tool on most rides, if its a really long ride ill carry a spare tube. I feel rouge all of a sudden
OneLove Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 If all else fails look sad on the side of the trail and wait for Amberdrake to come along like a knight in shining armour.
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