Cycle Tour Tool Kit
Some folks asked me the other day what tools I carry on a long trip. Here's the speel:
Truly, you can do most roadside repairs with just a bicycle tool, tire irons, a $7.00 patch kit and a pump. But on a longer trip you won’t have access to those rarely used tools that you might have in your (or your buddy’s) garage. And you may be putting on more miles than usual, too. So you’ll probably need a few more tools than you’d carry on a Saturday near home.
I carry more tools than I really need for emergency use. The chain breaker and spare link I’ve only needed twice in 15 years of group rides, and never for my own bike. The loose Allen wrench is only because it’s easier to use than the bike tool on 1 type of adjustment; the same goes for the spoke wrench. The spare chain pieces I’ve never needed for fixing a chain, but I have used them plus hose clamps to make emergency fastenings. So everything here I’ve used at least once while on the road.
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B) Chain breaker
C) Wire hook – to hold the chain when replacing a link
D) 10” chain
E) Electrical vinyl tape
F) Tie Wraps/zip ties
G) Velcro strap
H) Combo tire iron/ open end wrenches
J) Loose Allen key - 5mm
K) Bicycle tool (set of 2)
Part 1
#1 Philips screw driver
Allen wrenches 6, 5, 4, 3, 2.5mm
Tire iron
Part 2
Bottle opener
3/16” Flat screw driver
Serrated blade
Box end wrenches 8, 9, 10, 12, 14mm
Spoke wrenches (3 sizes) (3, 3.4, 3.45mm)
Allen wrenches 2, 8mm
Tire iron
L) Self adhesive tube patches
M) Spoke tool (3 sizes)
N) Hand pump c/w Schrader & Presta adapters
O) Pedal wrench
P) Multi tool
Needle nose pliers
Gripper jaws
Wire cutter
Knife
Can opener
Flat screw drivers 1/8”, 1/4”, 5/16”
#0 Philips screw driver
Awl/Drill
File
Q) Pocket knife (half serrated)
R) Piece of inner tube
S) 6” crescent wrench
T) Multi-bit screw driver (5 bit)
#1, 2 Philips. 1/4” Flat. #2, 3 Robertson (There’s really no use for Robertson on a bike.)
U) Valve tool
V) Valve adapter
W) Presta ring
X) Small bungee
Y) Hose clamps
Z) Assorted bolts, washers, nuts.
Also
Bit of sandpaper or emery board
Spare tube
Rag
Chain lube/Wax
Old tooth brush
