Agree with the others, good mini-pump is better than CO2 for longer trips. Fortunately I have not had to use it, but I pack this spoke repair device called FiberFix:
http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fiberfix.htm Peter White sells them. I trust he would not if he did not think it a good temporary solution. On the Pacific Trail you will not be more than a few hours from a bike store. This should help you limp to maintenance. On Jul 26, 10:21 am, doug peterson <dougpn...@cox.net> wrote: > +1 for the pump. I've lent my pump to plenty of riders who've run out > of cartridges. > > A separate spoke wrench is easier to use than the one in a multi- > toool. Since the rear drive side spokes are the ones most likely to > fail, the tool for removing your cluster (FW or cassette) is needed > for on-road spoke replacement. OTH, a well built, touring grade wheel > should be able to limp to the next LBS with a broken spoke. > > dougP > > On Jul 26, 7:52 am, Anne Paulson <anne.paul...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 3:48 AM, Angus <angusle...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > > This is what I do: > > > Pump not CO2 (you won't run out of cartridges and you can top up the > > > tire pressure over time) > > > Tools: Just enough to tighten/adjust every fastener on the bike (may > > > be one small multi-tool) + small chain breaker (if not in multi-tool) > > > + tire levers > > > Spares: Tubes (2) + spokes (3-4) + zip ties + duct tape (a foot or so > > > wrapped around a small wood dowel) + patch kit + tire boot + 2 bolts > > > that can replace rack bolts + 2 brake pads (if you think you'll wear > > > them out) + chain master link, derailleur & brake cables if you want. > > > That's pretty much what I bring also, except I don't bring spokes or cables. > > > I also bring a spare folding tire, and of course a bottle of chain > > lube and a rag. > > > CO2 cartridges don't fit in with the Riv esthetic, I don't think, > > whether on tour or just riding around. > > > -- > > -- Anne Paulson > > > My hovercraft is full of eels- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
