Bummer. I've never had a chain break while I'm on the road, but I've heard of this. Which is why I carry a chain breaking tool, extra links, and a short length of extra chain.
This is a first for me. I have that stuff for the next ride and latex gloves. The guy at the bike shop says this happens more often with recumbent trikes because the chain is so long. So many more places for it to break.
@@OhioBikeRider I have been carrying latex gloves with me for a few years now. Saves your hands from being coated with grease and getting it on a lot of your stuff.
I've had chains break on upright bikes, but thankfully never on my trike. Unfortunately the only thing I've really had break, while out on a ride, has been spokes on the rear wheel and there's just no good way to easily repair those in the field. That's a shop visit. I ride the trike in part because I have rheumatoid arthritis and can't walk far. I'd have to call my wife to come pick me up because I couldn't walk all the way home. As for tools, I carry a small tork driver and a handful of different bits that fit the various bolts on the trike so I can tighten them up if needed. I carry a spare tube, a pair of heavy duty plastic tire wrenches and a small air pump to help change out a flat, and I even carry a small patch kit just in case. I can change a front flat in the field reasonably easy, but I'd call for a ride home if I had a rear flat. Getting that wheel off then back on the trike is more than I can handle in the field.
Thanks for the input. I've been in the process of updating what I carry to. Better be prepared. Bought a new Topeka Allen 2 tool multi-tool looks like it should take care of most everything. Definitely have latex gloves there now. Did not like getting the oil on my hands and in the bag on my bike. Have a ziploc bag to put a chain in if that ever gets where I can't fix it again. Definitely appreciate the input. You have a great day. Thanks!
I saw you got the quicklinks at the shop on Saturday, but in general, I carry the allen keys to tighten every bolt on the trike, the Torx key to adjust the disc brakes, a chain breaker, a quicklink pliers, a set of tire levers, a sticky-patch kit, a spare tube, and an air pump. With that stuff, I can fix anything that's capable of being fixed along the trail. Anything more serious is going to need parts anyway so there's no point in carrying the tools for it. Chain definitely shouldn't have broken so soon after you bought the trike. Are you lubricating it regularly (every 100mi or so)? Have you checked the wear with a chain gauge?
Thanks Yes I have been lubricating it must have been the week link. I have been thinking of trying out wax. I have purchased the Topeak Alien II Multi Tool it looks like it'll be a good do all tool and I will take out some of the stuff I already have.      Topeak Alien II Multi Tool
@@OhioBikeRider I just bought an ultrasonic cleaner and waxpot big enough for a trike chain, as well as wax to load it up. I'm hoping it'll mean no more chain tattoos on my right calf and pant leg!
That's a good approach. Unfortunately I failed. To be prepared for the next time I purchased The Topeka alien 2. 31 function multi-tool and made some other changes. Won't hurt my feelings if there's not another time though.
Bummer. I've never had a chain break while I'm on the road, but I've heard of this. Which is why I carry a chain breaking tool, extra links, and a short length of extra chain.
This is a first for me. I have that stuff for the next ride and latex gloves. The guy at the bike shop says this happens more often with recumbent trikes because the chain is so long. So many more places for it to break.
@OhioBikeRider I would imagine he's right about that. Gloves are a great idea. I'm going to add them to my onboard kit.
@@OhioBikeRider I have been carrying latex gloves with me for a few years now. Saves your hands from being coated with grease and getting it on a lot of your stuff.
I've had chains break on upright bikes, but thankfully never on my trike. Unfortunately the only thing I've really had break, while out on a ride, has been spokes on the rear wheel and there's just no good way to easily repair those in the field. That's a shop visit. I ride the trike in part because I have rheumatoid arthritis and can't walk far. I'd have to call my wife to come pick me up because I couldn't walk all the way home. As for tools, I carry a small tork driver and a handful of different bits that fit the various bolts on the trike so I can tighten them up if needed. I carry a spare tube, a pair of heavy duty plastic tire wrenches and a small air pump to help change out a flat, and I even carry a small patch kit just in case. I can change a front flat in the field reasonably easy, but I'd call for a ride home if I had a rear flat. Getting that wheel off then back on the trike is more than I can handle in the field.
Thanks for the input. I've been in the process of updating what I carry to. Better be prepared. Bought a new Topeka Allen 2 tool multi-tool looks like it should take care of most everything. Definitely have latex gloves there now. Did not like getting the oil on my hands and in the bag on my bike. Have a ziploc bag to put a chain in if that ever gets where I can't fix it again. Definitely appreciate the input. You have a great day. Thanks!
I saw you got the quicklinks at the shop on Saturday, but in general, I carry the allen keys to tighten every bolt on the trike, the Torx key to adjust the disc brakes, a chain breaker, a quicklink pliers, a set of tire levers, a sticky-patch kit, a spare tube, and an air pump. With that stuff, I can fix anything that's capable of being fixed along the trail. Anything more serious is going to need parts anyway so there's no point in carrying the tools for it.
Chain definitely shouldn't have broken so soon after you bought the trike. Are you lubricating it regularly (every 100mi or so)? Have you checked the wear with a chain gauge?
Thanks Yes I have been lubricating it must have been the week link. I have been thinking of trying out wax. I have purchased the Topeak Alien II Multi Tool it looks like it'll be a good do all tool and I will take out some of the stuff I already have.





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Thanks for your input. I appreciate it
@@OhioBikeRider I just bought an ultrasonic cleaner and waxpot big enough for a trike chain, as well as wax to load it up. I'm hoping it'll mean no more chain tattoos on my right calf and pant leg!
I don't care what anyone says, I believe in the Boy Scouts Motto, " Be Preppare" I carry spare parts and tools to fix any thing on the road.
That's a good approach. Unfortunately I failed. To be prepared for the next time I purchased The Topeka alien 2. 31 function multi-tool and made some other changes. Won't hurt my feelings if there's not another time though.
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