I think both patch kit and tube are prudent, because if it's pouring rain, you aren't going to want to patch. Slap a tube in and go! A good multi tool could replace the chain tool, pliers, leatherman and needle nose. Jim
On Monday, May 26, 2025 at 8:25:54 PM UTC-5 Oliver Moss wrote: > Bringing a TPU tube as a spare can save you space and weight. Also, you > can easily remove a quick link with the channellock so that and a quick > link plier both is extra. In a pinch there are tricks to remove a quick > link with neither if you wanted to leave all that at home. > > I agree that swiss army knife and leatherman both is quite an overlap, but > I would also say needle nose and leatherman are as well. > > Good news is you could easily save a lot of weight pretty quickly. > > ~Oliver > > On Monday, May 26, 2025 at 6:52:12 PM UTC-4 Will Boericke wrote: > >> I carry less than half of that. I have a chain tool on my multi tool, it >> works fine. That plus tire lever, tube, pump, spare link. Tubeless >> accessories, that's about it. >> >> Will near Boston >> >> On Monday, May 26, 2025 at 5:28:17 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote: >> >>> Hi everyone, >>> >>> I’m trying to reduce weight and I’m reconsidering what tools and >>> materials I should be carrying for long-distance (>20 miles) rides. For >>> example, carrying both a Swiss Army knife and a Leatherman tool is probably >>> unnecessary. >>> >>> At the same time, I get a little panicky if I don’t bring something, >>> because I’ve had so many incidents in which the one item I need is the one >>> item I didn’t bring. Below is a photo of my current kit, and a list of what >>> I'm carrying: >>> >>> Patch kit >>> Spare tube >>> Tire levers >>> Mini pump >>> Gorilla Tape >>> Presta-to-Shraeder adapter (for gas station air) >>> Mini bungee cords (to hold chains or cables while replacing a wheel) >>> Chain tool >>> Spare links >>> Leatherman >>> Swiss Army knife >>> Channellocks >>> Chain pliers >>> Needle-nose pliers >>> Hex wrench set >>> Zip ties >>> Cyanoacrylate glue >>> >>> What do you carry in your toolkits, for long-distance rides? What am I >>> missing, or overcarrying? If I have a patch kit, is a spare tube necessary? >>> Please share photos of your tool kits, bags, and wraps! >>> >>> As always, your wisdom, advice, and experience are welcomed and >>> appreciated. >>> >>> [image: IMG_7008.jpg] >>> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/e7eb8577-515a-4af6-b86c-0c71c4f7f310n%40googlegroups.com.
