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Brian's picture

By Brian - Posted on 07 March 2008

NB: Originally posted elsewhere on the Global Riders Network and appears via syndication.

For this ride (and in fact all rides) what is the recommended list of spares & tools I need to carry. I normally have;
* two tubes
* a puncture kit
* spare shimano chain pins
* gold power link (I think this is what it is called)
* Alien multi-tool
* Tyre leavers
* Separate chain tool
* Pump
Is there anything else I need to add?
Cheers
Brian

bikemad's picture

the kitchen sink!?Eye-wink

Brian's picture

Are you suggesting I carry enough?

Stuart M's picture

Was going to post this but thought I'm not going on this ride I'll stay out of it but an answer to your last question would be yes, you carry enough, in fact you probably carry more than most.

Only other thing I could think of as a possible spare would be a spare derailleur hanger just on the off chance you stack and damage yours. That said, should this happen and you don't have a spare, like most of us, then you can normally set a single speed and get yourself home.

Just don't forget your water, not for the sink, and some food.

Brian's picture

That was going to be another question. I did the Terrey Hills long ride last weekend and I am doing the one tomorrow so this will give me some idea on what I am burning and how I feel at the end. Last weekend on the Terry Hills ride we covered 47kms and I went through, 2 banana's, 3 packets of sultanas, 1 GU Energy Gel and 3 litres of water. As last weekend was my first long ride it is all new to me.

Stuart M's picture

of zip ties are not a bad idea to carry along.

alchemist's picture

Gaff tape, zip ties and spare hanger. Loose 1 tube, separate chain too and joining pins if you need to make room.

Paul's picture

30+, lube, 1st aid kit, mobile, insect repellent

lorrie's picture

spare bike.... lol

Stuart M's picture

Crack'n'fail brand but this is a serious thread Lorrie Eye-wink

Rob's picture

I also carry a leatherman. A smaller Juice model or larger more normal one... depends on randomness.

The metal hook part from a coathanger bent appropriately is handy for holding two parts of a chain together while you work on it.

JasonB's picture

Brian Wrote:
* two tubes
* a puncture kit
* spare shimano chain pins
* gold power link (I think this is what it is called)
* Alien multi-tool
* Tyre leavers
* Separate chain tool
* Pump

All above good thou I only carry one tube and the punture kit, depends on the distance, for me a lap of the dam I carry a bottle of water only, but I live close to the dam so a walk isn't too bad, if its a ride I am not familar with or a long ride, i carry the above aswell as a phone and I always thought a whislte for those solo rides and maybe some pain relief tablets.

JasonB

Brian's picture

This is becoming quite a list. Well I did ask.

kurt's picture

i carry spare gloves too
had a pair rip and have had to ride home with no gloves

Kurt

craigs's picture

.... a tad silly but superstition reigns. The more I take the more problems I have. Tempting fate.

tube...
powerlink..
crap wrap...seriously

Matt's picture

Did you have to have an emergency manicure the next day??

kurt's picture

but do get bad blisters that stop me from riding

Buck's picture

I also carry a full first aid kit. Probably a bit overkill but you never know.
https://secure.stjohn.org.au/nswshop/product-det...

Only come in handy once so far when Loz stacked and sprained his fingers. Have also seen snakes out and about so it may well come in handy. Better to be safe than sorry I guess.

Justin's picture

Your list is great Brian, especially if you are doing longer rides. Short rides (<20k) i'd leave everything but the tube, pump and levers at home.

It's called the 'how far am I willing to walk in my riding shoes' factor.

The two good tips from below I would also recommend are:
- Spare derailleur hanger
- Small first aid kit - painkillers, triangular bandage, space blanket

On longer rides i'll carry a seperate spoke tool as well seperate chain tool.

I rarely if ever carry a puncture kit. 2 tubes should be enough, and hey if you are a nobber you are riding with a mob right?

Rob's picture

If we mention first aid (is that a spare part?) then don't forget a pressure bandage for snake bite (wrap tightly moving towards the central part of your body - ie. up an arm or leg from bite).

Handy page here about snakes and bites:

http://www.usyd.edu.au/anaes/venom/snakebite.html

FWIW, you are not meant to administer painkillers in serious incidents. If you do then when the ambo/chopper shows up they won't be able to dish out the hard stuff!

Alex's picture

yeh? gazza was given some neurofen plus before ambos came and gave him enough morphein to supply britney for a whole morning *boom boom crash* Eye-wink

Justin's picture

They may not operate if you've dosed up on em. Maybe Gazza whinged hard?

Nurofen are good as they are anti-inflammatory, if you have a fall and bruise yourself, or even if you are out for a few hours and get a sore back / headache.

However, don't take them if you are knocked unconscious, or if you count your limbs and come up one short.

dez_b's picture

Iced beer in the esky waiting in the car

Brian's picture

Well, I normally have a cold Up&Go waiting. Not the same I guess.

Alysum's picture

Interesting you carry a chain tool and pins. Never thought of that before and I should if I go for long rides later. Though chaine are supposed to be pretty solid Smiling

Brian's picture

If you look at a lot of the recent rides and forum comments you will notice it isn't that uncommon for a chain to break.

Alysum's picture

where do you guys buy chain pins ? I cannot find any Shimano HG online here in Oz (Jensons has them though)

Rob's picture

Normally chains come with a few extra links so it's easy to snaffle pins from the ones you removed after fitting. Not that you are meant to do that.

Why do you want these anyhow? For repairs out on the trail carry the extra links you removed and a powerlink or two.

Justin's picture

I thought Shimano used special joining pins. I know I found it impossible to rejoin a chain with a normal pin I had removed.

Rob's picture

Well yes, it's impossible if you push the pin all the way out. So don't! Sticking out tongue

Just shove it out far enough to remove the bent/broken link and it's possible to then turn your chain tool around and shove it back in.

Brian's picture

I got them from Bike Addiction. I only got them before I discovered the powerlink. I know carry one of them so I dont technically need the pins.

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