A tpu tube not even kept in a bag is guaranteed to be leaky when you eventually need it. This strapping shit to the frame is insane to me.
I was happy enough with my current setup: Crankbros m17, dynaplug racer pro, CO2 x2, tyre lever, tpu tube. Only problem has been the multitool going rusty.
One big change I’ve made recently is moving to Wipperman Connex quicklinks on every chain / bike, and for spares. Makes so many hassles go away.
Anyway, I’m now tending towards carrying even more tools for ultra distance stuff, after I staggeringly had an experience recently where on a single ride both my pedal spindles (Ultegra pd-r8000) and my NDS crank (Rotor Aldhu) conspired to come loose. For sure the result of bad servicing / re-assembly, so hopefully not to be repeated anytime soon, but. But…
Former needs I think 10mm flat spanner ideally (10Nm), latter needs a proper 10mm hex (and to get to 40Nm somehow). A pair of Knipex Cobra XS ultra tiny mole grips can maybe cover the pedals, for 60 ish grams.
Is there any lightweight alternative to a 10mm hex key?
A benefit of this option is that you can fit a small bit of other things in the case. I have valve cores and dynaplug refills in there as well.
thank you for your feedback
Surprised no one has mentioned the PB Swiss bike tool - PB 470
For price/availability/function I really like it. It uses generic bits so cheaply and easily replaceable. I also carry an additional 8mm bit which its missing.
If I was buying a new tool I’d probably go Spurcycle for the bling but I have no reason to replace the PB Swiss one.
And then I also have this for the chainbreaker in a small zip lock bag with some links - Mini chain tool
I have the PB Swiss tool and like it. It lives in my gear bag and it’s super fast to set up with the bits and magnetic bit holder. The only thing that stops me from carrying it on rides is the flimsy feeling tire levers.
I just went and tried to bend them. They seem surprisingly strong but now you have me questioning whether I should remove them and just carry some proper tyre levers instead.
Edit: They’ll definitely remove my currently loose and semi worn tyres but maybe I’ll give them a good go next time I’m mounting some tyres to decide.
I wouldn’t hesitate to use them on regular tubed clinchers, but tubeless beads are so tight that I carry a far more robust lever for those
You would have thought it out to be possible to find some kind of adapter that takes a 6mm/8mm hex as input and has 10mm output, but unless my google-fu has let me down, it doesn’t seem to exist. The closest I have found is this, but obviously you want a proper, metal version rather than plastic: Hex Key Adapter (Metric Allen) / Inbus Aufsatz 6mm to 8mm/10mm by Crimo - Thingiverse
This is also along the lines I was thinking, but alas specifically for 14mm cranks: Ti 6mm to 14mm adapter – Dispersed Bikepacking
My best solution would be to drop the M17, buy a bit set style tool (e.g. the Spurcycle one mentioned) and then add a 10mm bit (which are readily available from numerous brands).
Ooh nice… I hope you never need to use them…
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+1 for the Daysaver tools, and +1 for the protection case. Not only does it give a place to hold small parts when doing a roadside repair, the cavity allows you to carry a few small spares as well, like an extra cleat bolt. Also, the case makes it easier to slide in and out of my seatpack with minimal unstrapping/unzipping.
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