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Old 02-02.-2003
Destroy
 
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Default Recommend tool kit

Any suggestions on a decent tool kit to get for FS mtn bike all day trail rides? Don't need a patch
type kit, just tool kit. thanks


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Old 02-02.-2003
Zilla
 
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How 'bout this one?

http://www.parktool.com/tools/PPM_2.shtml

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"Destroy" <no@thanks.com> wrote in message news:3E3DB0D5.2020806@thanks.com...
> Any suggestions on a decent tool kit to get for FS mtn bike all day trail rides? Don't need a
> patch type kit, just tool kit. thanks
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Old 02-02.-2003
Greg Marshall
 
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My all time favourite is still the classic "cool tool"

greg.

Destroy wrote:

> Any suggestions on a decent tool kit to get for FS mtn bike all day trail rides? Don't need a
> patch type kit, just tool kit. thanks
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Old 02-02.-2003
Michael Dart
 
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"Destroy" <no@thanks.com> wrote in message news:3E3DB0D5.2020806@thanks.com...
> Any suggestions on a decent tool kit to get for FS mtn bike all day trail rides? Don't need a
> patch type kit, just tool kit. thanks
>

I carry a pump, Park mini chain tool, Spokey spoke wrench, tire levers, Lifu folding hex key set
with phillips blade, flat blade and 8mm hex adapter. These should fit all the possible fasteners on
your bike. If you have nuts on your bike like on canti brakes you may want to carry a set of metric
Craftsman "ignition" wrenches (again only the ones I need for my bike). I have found that several of
the bike 'multi tools' are largely useless as many of the wrenches are placed on them so as to be
inaccesible or ineffective to most bolts on the bike. Just make sure you can make good use of all
the tools before you head 'out there'. If I'm downhilling I also carry a small adjustable wrench to
undo my rear thru axle. But it is also useful in straightening out bent chainrings or disc rotors.

Also spares like tubes, zip ties, paper money, tyvec paper or powerbar wrapper for a tire boot,
chain links or master links and some good ol' West Virginia chrome (duck tape).

Keep your tools away from your spare inner tube or you may find a hole worn in it when it comes time
to use it.

Mike
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Old 02-02.-2003
Simon
 
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"Destroy" <no@thanks.com> wrote in message news:3E3DB0D5.2020806@thanks.com...
| Any suggestions on a decent tool kit to get for FS mtn bike all day trail rides? Don't need a
| patch type kit, just tool kit. thanks
|

This is what I use, has been exceptional so far and well used in over 5 countries in the past 1.5
years. Has not let me down yet.

http://www.mtbreview.com/reviews/Too...ct_23454.shtml

Simon )
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Old 02-03.-2003
Jd
 
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Destroy <no@thanks.com> wrote in message news:<3E3DB0D5.2020806@thanks.com>...
> Any suggestions on a decent tool kit to get for FS mtn bike all day trail rides? Don't need a
> patch type kit, just tool kit. thanks

http://www.parktool.com/tools/PPM_2.shtml

JD
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Old 02-03.-2003
Howard Turner
 
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I use the alien too its been superb for me too, the tyre levers arnt designed for downhill / heavier
tyres though I managed to snap both mine, lucky I carry spares and wasnt stranded. Howard
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Old 02-04.-2003
Jd
 
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"Zilla" <zilla62XSPAM@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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> How 'bout this one?
>
> http://www.parktool.com/tools/PPM_2.shtml
>
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Someone else got it right. The problem with most multitools is that some of the more intricate tools
are a pain to use. Ask MattB how much easier a Park Mini Chain Brute handles a broken chain compared
to the multitool he was trying to fix one with recently. If you are a weight weenie and don't mind
fumbing with tools when you need to fix your bike on the trail, go ahead with a multitool.

JD
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Old 02-04.-2003
Eric Lafferty
 
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Zilla wrote:

> How 'bout this one?
>
> http://www.parktool.com/tools/PPM_2.shtml
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Bingo!!!! That's what I use. Everything you need to fix your bike on the trail. That's what I carry.
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Old 02-04.-2003
Destroy
 
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Default Re: Recommend tool kit

>>Any suggestions on a decent tool kit to get for FS mtn bike all day trail rides? Don't need a
>>patch type kit, just tool kit. thanks
>
>
> Crowbar, Jack Hammer, and a couple of "C" clamps.
>

Wow, you must ride a real winner of a mtn bike.

Thanks all, for the replies btw.
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Old 02-04.-2003
Bill Wheeler
 
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On Sun, 02 Feb 2003 23:58:53 GMT, Destroy <no@thanks.com> wrote:

>Any suggestions on a decent tool kit to get for FS mtn bike all day trail rides? Don't need a patch
>type kit, just tool kit. thanks

Crowbar, Jack Hammer, and a couple of "C" clamps.

Peace, Bill

The mind serves properly as a window glass rather than as a reflector, that is, the mind should give
an immediate view instead of an interpretation of the world.
:-]
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Old 02-04.-2003
Michael Dart
 
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"Destroy" <no@thanks.com> wrote in message news:3E40554E.3080509@thanks.com...
> >>Any suggestions on a decent tool kit to get for FS mtn bike all day trail rides? Don't need a
> >>patch type kit, just tool kit. thanks
> >
> >
> > Crowbar, Jack Hammer, and a couple of "C" clamps.
> >
>
> Wow, you must ride a real winner of a mtn bike.
>
> Thanks all, for the replies btw.
>

Those must be singlespeed tools. ;^)

Mike - yer welcome.
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Old 02-04.-2003
Bill Wheeler
 
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>> > Crowbar, Jack Hammer, and a couple of "C" clamps.
>> >
>>
>> Wow, you must ride a real winner of a mtn bike.
>>
>> Thanks all, for the replies btw.
>>
>
>Those must be singlespeed tools. ;^)
>

Right tools for the right job :-)

Later, Bill

The mind serves properly as a window glass rather than as a reflector, that is, the mind should give
an immediate view instead of an interpretation of the world.
:-]
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Old 02-04.-2003
Bill Wheeler
 
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On Wed, 05 Feb 2003 00:03:39 GMT, Destroy <no@thanks.com> wrote:

>>>Any suggestions on a decent tool kit to get for FS mtn bike all day trail rides? Don't need a
>>>patch type kit, just tool kit. thanks
>>
>>
>> Crowbar, Jack Hammer, and a couple of "C" clamps.
>>
>
>Wow, you must ride a real winner of a mtn bike.
>
>Thanks all, for the replies btw.

Good to see you have a since of humor.

Peace, Bill

The mind serves properly as a window glass rather than as a reflector, that is, the mind should give
an immediate view instead of an interpretation of the world.
:-]
 

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