TOOLS FOR THE TRIP

[Adamc]

Having done many trips through the UK and Europe, mostly under prepared, I came across this video which made me think differently.
It may not be the do all for everyone; but it is a good lead to taking what you need and no more.

 

[Jim]

Love the 3D printed tool pouch holder.

 

[atom4488]

Makes a lot of sense... and makes me rethink my tool strategy.
When I travel long-haul in my truck (not on a bike), I bring a substantial tool box. Rationally, there is not a lot that you can fix by the side of the road, so the tool box is largely overkill. I then rationalize the contents of the tool kit because I usually have something to attend to at the other end; a boat, bike, tractor, etc. I hate the realization that I have what I need to address the problem at hand, only it is "back at the shop" which happens to be 1000 kms away!

 

[JJames]

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Love the 3D printed tool pouch holder.

Very cool..
I'm not sure I agree with the space and weight allowed for 2 sets of brake pads. Seems to me this falls under "pre-ride maintenance". Unless you are circumnavigating the globe, even a half- worn set of pads should get you there, if you're unsure, change them at home before you head out. I might substitute a pair of needle- nose pliers, a bit of wire and a couple of zip ties. Everyone has their go-to tools,and to each their own. It would be a shame to be stranded for the want of a couple of small tools.

 

[Charles13]

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Very cool..
I'm not sure I agree with the space and weight allowed for 2 sets of brake pads. Seems to me this falls under "pre-ride maintenance". Unless you are circumnavigating the globe, even a half- worn set of pads should get you there, if you're unsure, change them at home before you head out. I might substitute a pair of needle- nose pliers, a bit of wire and a couple of zip ties. Everyone has their go-to tools,and to each their own. It would be a shame to be stranded for the want of a couple of small tools.

100% on the wire and zip ties

 

[Bjorn]

Love the 3D printed tool pouch holder.

Yeah im gonna put that on my list too! Together with the halved wrench + pipe adapter

 

[ehud42]

Over time you learn to dance with your bike, accepting its quirks and carrying the tools it needs you to.

I'm a little surprised at the lack of tools to fix a flat (plugs, patches, etc) - he does have a compressor and tire irons, but I didn't see anything else. On my bicycle (2 hours / day commuting) I carry tire wrenches, patches, pump and CO2 cyclinders.

I second the idea of zip ties those can hold things together until you can get to a better shop.