just some thoughts: i've blown plenty of derailleur hangers where the derailleur was perfectly fine, so you're on the right track even though you're working hard to overthink it. if your seat snaps off, you can certainly still ride, just stand up and pedal 😋 take the brake pads, an hour in heavy rain with sand/grit will chew up the pads
While Lezyne does make excellent tools, the problem with their multi-tool is that the shafts are too short and makes it highly awkward to get the darn bits to be placed into position, and then to tighten or loosen a bolt. The other thing is I don't see the point of CO2 on a bike camping trip, first you will run out of air, secondly, the CO2 air bleeds out of the tube much faster than regular pump air. But that will be up to the individual, I just don't see the point of them on bike touring or bike packing. As far as spokes go, getting the freewheel off while bike packing is a headache that isn't necessary, since spokes rarely break all I carry is several FiberFix spoke replacements, I've had to use them but they work just as good as a regular spoke, and will easily get you to a bike shop for a permanent repair, and these do not require removing the cassette, thus one less tool to carry, plus they are lightweight, and do not take up as much space unless you can mount the regular spokes to the side of the bike frame someplace. Most bicycle touring people that I know don't even use cleats, they free pedal. I initially started bike camping using cleats, but I have gotten away from them for that purpose. Obviously, this sort of what to carry for tools is a personal thing, but I go by what is the most common breakdown a rider can have. My problem is that I've never had a bike breakdown, other than a few simple tune types of adjustments everything holds up fine, so I kind of ride with fewer things, but I'm not a fool either about it. With today's bikes, a lot of stuff needs to be torqued, so I carry the Lezyne Torque kit.
Not a weight weenie but ..... that's a lot of tools to carry, and you haven't thrown in the kitchen sink .... 😅. I do like the sub-set of the tools you are carrying in your "EDC" trifold bag that can also fit in one of the rear pockets on the bike's jersey. In my opinion, the most likely problems happening on the trails are chains and tires related issues. BTW, I just ordered the same chain tools you have. Thanks for the tip!
Debating carrying the sealant. IF I get a tire sidewall tear I will need the needle and thread and extra sealant. Not likely but dont want to be a weight weenie. What do you think?
can you/anyone explain how you remove the cassette in the field to repair a broken spoke? Is there something different about this sram? some special lock ring?
Be careful using that Lezyne pump on presta valves with valve core. They tend to stick to the hose and you have to start all over again.... bad design by Lezyne :(
just some thoughts:
i've blown plenty of derailleur hangers where the derailleur was perfectly fine, so you're on the right track even though you're working hard to overthink it.
if your seat snaps off, you can certainly still ride, just stand up and pedal 😋
take the brake pads, an hour in heavy rain with sand/grit will chew up the pads
Thks for the video. With the derailleur hanger, if you have a bike on which it’s bolted on… get an extra bolt 😅
Mate, spot on.
While Lezyne does make excellent tools, the problem with their multi-tool is that the shafts are too short and makes it highly awkward to get the darn bits to be placed into position, and then to tighten or loosen a bolt.
The other thing is I don't see the point of CO2 on a bike camping trip, first you will run out of air, secondly, the CO2 air bleeds out of the tube much faster than regular pump air. But that will be up to the individual, I just don't see the point of them on bike touring or bike packing.
As far as spokes go, getting the freewheel off while bike packing is a headache that isn't necessary, since spokes rarely break all I carry is several FiberFix spoke replacements, I've had to use them but they work just as good as a regular spoke, and will easily get you to a bike shop for a permanent repair, and these do not require removing the cassette, thus one less tool to carry, plus they are lightweight, and do not take up as much space unless you can mount the regular spokes to the side of the bike frame someplace.
Most bicycle touring people that I know don't even use cleats, they free pedal. I initially started bike camping using cleats, but I have gotten away from them for that purpose.
Obviously, this sort of what to carry for tools is a personal thing, but I go by what is the most common breakdown a rider can have. My problem is that I've never had a bike breakdown, other than a few simple tune types of adjustments everything holds up fine, so I kind of ride with fewer things, but I'm not a fool either about it. With today's bikes, a lot of stuff needs to be torqued, so I carry the Lezyne Torque kit.
Not a weight weenie but ..... that's a lot of tools to carry, and you haven't thrown in the kitchen sink .... 😅. I do like the sub-set of the tools you are carrying in your "EDC" trifold bag that can also fit in one of the rear pockets on the bike's jersey. In my opinion, the most likely problems happening on the trails are chains and tires related issues. BTW, I just ordered the same chain tools you have. Thanks for the tip!
Debating carrying the sealant. IF I get a tire sidewall tear I will need the needle and thread and extra sealant. Not likely but dont want to be a weight weenie.
What do you think?
I also wrap some gorilla tape around the pump. Always comes in handy
I found the black gorilla tape to be tougher than duct tape, and it sticks better.
great video thanks
Great Info
can you/anyone explain how you remove the cassette in the field to repair a broken spoke? Is there something different about this sram? some special lock ring?
Individual hex keys are worth the weight penalty for touring
Be careful using that Lezyne pump on presta valves with valve core. They tend to stick to the hose and you have to start all over again.... bad design by Lezyne :(
What’s the total cost estimated ? Thank u
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Kind of cringe to hear him say don’t take tools with you. If you haven’t done it before …like somebody couldn’t learn! OKAY PreacherBikes!
My god... get a remote mic. That echo is very annoying. 2 minutes and I quit.
Who cares.....click off and move on.
Snowflake triggered…gees if this triggers you, your tantrums when something goes wrong with your bike must be hilarious. Harden up buttercup.