Tools on the bike options

[Jewbacca]

Okay so here's my take, and it WILL be an unpopular one

 

 

Most rides I'm within a 10km radius of my car which I'm willing to walk back if I have a catastrophic failure. I build my bikes to avoid this and they have let me down in that type of way twice in the last 10 years (both times I walked for over an hour)

 

So if I'm in that radius I carry literally nothing except water, I make sure tyres are good in terms of sealent and life left, mechanically the bike is sound.... Always.

 

 

If on the rare occasion I'm out for 3 plus hours and can potentially be more than 2 hours walk from the car I carry A speedsleeve with tube, bomb, good multi tool, tyre repair kit, hanger and spare quick link.

 

 

Im just really against adding unnecessary weight and noise to my bike, I got into a casual race with a guy Saturday and could always judge how far ahead I was with all his crap clanging together in that saddle bag.

 

 

 

A Speedsleeve is 1000000 times better than a saddle bag, and I wouldn't even call it a saddle bag. It's in a league of its own. Again that's only for the rare occasion I put it on the bike

I hear you... I usually load a multi tool and 1 x bottle of water and off I go.

 

I have a wrap and strap thing I made loaded with a bomb + adapter, a quick link, a lightweight latex tube and a tire lever which I usually forget but strap onto the saddle when I go for a big day out (both road and mtb - swap the latex tube).

 

I hate carrying things, seldom have issues and when I do I can usually get home/phone the wife to get me in a pinch.

 

 Carrying the kitchen sink just seems like you're expecting things to go wrong. I prefer to back my bike maintenance

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

I hear you... I usually load a multi tool and 1 x bottle of water and off I go.

 

I have a wrap and strap thing I made loaded with a bomb + adapter, a quick link, a lightweight latex tube and a tire lever which I usually forget but strap onto the saddle when I go for a big day out (both road and mtb - swap the latex tube).

 

I hate carrying things, seldom have issues and when I do I can usually get home/phone the wife to get me in a pinch.

 

 Carrying the kitchen sink just seems like you're expecting things to go wrong. I prefer to back my bike maintenance

 

I suppose there are 2 types of people.

Those that follow your philosophy.

I fall in a different group where I would rather have something and not need it, than need something and not have it.

So I have a Dakine hydration bag with the kitchen sink in it  

[shaper]

Thanks Philip, this looks like a nice option as well! Do you maybe know who in CT stocks them?

https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/blackburn-big-switch-multi-tool-c1142280

[PhilipV]

https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/blackburn-big-switch-multi-tool-c1142280

Not the same thing. The same tool, but the Switch wrap has a strap that wraps around a tube and then loops around the frame or seat rails.

Thanks Philip, this looks like a nice option as well! Do you maybe know who in CT stocks them?

I got mine from William's Bike shop, but any shop with an Omnico account can get it for you.

[gtr1]

Hi

 

I use the following with no issues.

 

I have the Spez chainbreak and master link that fits in the steerer tube.

 

Spez multitool that fits on the spez side entry water bottle cage. The lezyne option looks good, but I prefer side entry cage.

 

On the 2nd cage beneath saddle I have the adapter that takes 2 x CO2 bombs.

 

I have Samurai Swords in the handlebars.

 

Spare tube taped to frame.

 

I have a small bag that contains CO2 adapter, extra bombs if need be. A bit of cash, can be used for sidewall cuts as well. And tyre levers.

[WaynejG]

I normally ride with a riding buddy who has a back pack with enough tools and spares to just about strip and service a MTB out on a trail. Works for me as I only carry water on my bike.

[gummibear]

Carry as many tools as you can.It's always the one you don't have that you will need

[hansolo]

It is quite expensive but I was very lucky that my friends bought it for me as a birthday present last year.

 

Hansolo I didn't include Oneup in my list as it seems scarce to get, but I do like the idea, although it seems expensive. But I will definitely look into it. Will try to find out who has stock and who can tap my steerer tube.  

 

I might have some more questions about the different products. Thanks

[WrightJnr]

 

Or.... you could just be cool and use a camebak like Peter Sagen does.

 

Can’t wait to see what the die hard camerbak haters have to say about this latest revelation. I mean if it’s good enough for the coolest chap in the peloton then I don’t know....

[Butterbean]

 

Or.... you could just be cool and use a camebak like Peter Sagen does.

 

Can’t wait to see what the die hard camerbak haters have to say about this latest revelation. I mean if it’s good enough for the coolest chap in the peloton then I don’t know....

*formerly coolest guy in the peloton. He lost that title when he was pictured wearing a camelback..

[Jewbacca]

I suppose there are 2 types of people.

Those that follow your philosophy.

I fall in a different group where I would rather have something and not need it, than need something and not have it.

So I have a Dakine hydration bag with the kitchen sink in it  

I hear you..

 

When I adventure Race I carry spares of everything. But daily rides are just that, daily rides, so if I have to clip it short there is always tomorrow.

 

Like I said, If I mission somewhere then I load the sleeve/strap which will allow me to get rolling again quick quick.

[Rigardt@Scott]

 

Or.... you could just be cool and use a camebak like Peter Sagen does.

 

Can’t wait to see what the die hard camerbak haters have to say about this latest revelation. I mean if it’s good enough for the coolest chap in the peloton then I don’t know....

 

The fact that Sagan wears one doesn't make it one bit more comfy to wear.

[ChrisF]

Jis Chris

 

I'm waiting for a Scott Scale 950, so space doesn't seem to be a problem. no dropper, yet....

 

Thanks for the info on the Syncross set. You guys are talking about the Speedsleev Ranger?

https://www.speedsleev.com/product-category/saddle-packs/

 

Sword - you haven't had a issue with the unit falling out while riding? Or was that issue fixed in v2.0?

Here is a link to the local distributors

 

https://www.cogentindustries.co.za/product/speedsleev-ranger/

 

 

I have V.2 of the sword. It has not moved 1mm in more than 1 000km on the trails.

[Hairy]

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/fizik-launches-the-alpaca-tool-carrier-to-quickly-store-tools-under-your-saddle.html

 

Ok, this little multitool is flipping clever

[hansolo]

That looks really good but it looks like you need a Fizik saddle.

 

New EDC Lite from OneUp also looks like an elegant solution.

 

https://www.oneupcomponents.com/products/edc-lite-tool

[DR ◣◢]

OneUp is going to bankrupt me. 

 

I use the EDC system in my steerer tube via the OneUp EDC stem instead of the threaded steerer. Getting the headset preload right is a hit & miss but once it's on it works really well. 

 

The tool saved my ass properly. I was about 10km from my car when a crank bolt came loose. I was really pressed for time and walking back wouldn't have worked. 

I combined the 6mm wrench with the quick-link remover to create an 8mm wrench. I folded out the all the wrenches and stood on the tool to get enough torque to tighten it up. It held up to 105kg standing on it and it didn't bend or break. I managed to get back to the car with zero issues.

 

I use 110cc pump as well. So if I go out on a different bike I can move the tool across into the back of the pump. Simple solution. 

 

Not the cheapest but it saved my ass.