I wrap gorilla tape around my pump. Also, even though I don’t know how to replace a spoke, I still carry it. If I can find a bike shop, at least I already have the correct length spokes
Brillant video! Thank you very much! Learned a lot! I always carry the Topeak Ratchet Rocket Lite DX. Sometimes I am too weak and the ratched saved me a lot of times :D
Very useful tips here.Taking too many tools can add a heck of a lot of weight, particularly if it's something you can't fix anyway. My most annoying mechanical is a failed Cranks Bros pedal. Now I would never use Cranks again when Shimano SPDs are bombproof. So if anyone on here has Cranks, get rid of them, or give them to your competitor!
Glad you enjoyed it. I obviously don't carry all of this but just a guide on the tools you should think about before you set off on the bike and as Nic said this will change trip to trip.
This is very useful, a lot of this stuff I already pack for long multi day / ultra events, but there are a few bits in there that I hadn’t considered but are a good idea 👍
I take small coffeeshop lock when I stop for shopping. It won't do much to stop actual theft, but at least he doesn't simply have to hop on the bike and ride away with all my gear. +Knog alarm so if someones actually try to do something, it will scream alarm that you may hear from the inside of the shop.
Trick with the TPU tubes... you have to have the appropriate size for the tire... so you can't put one designed for a maximum tire of 32mm into a 38mm tire, unlike the rubber inner tubes that will work in that manner.
Small needle nose plier. To pull out the pin holding the brake pad in place, so you can change them. Tough to do with just a screwdriver head from your multi-tool.
IF using brakes with this type of mechanism. Otherwise, have a way to squeeze in the brake pistons without shop tools. Sometimes a tire lever will work.
The main concern I have with TPU tubes is that I've heard they have a short shelf life, i.e. you can't keep one in a spares kit for years and expect it to still be as good as new -- what do you think?
I’ve had this problem before. Just pull the heads out from the inside of the tyre. If you had a big cut, I’d suggest using a tyre boot to seal it while they tyre is off the wheel
I've needed them to get the ring off the base of the valve, if I needed to take the valve out to put a tube in a tubeless tyre. But also for other random things that need to be tightened or loosened when you don't have exactly the right tool. So they're kind of a last resort.
I’ve never had to do it yet but would be one of the reasons to consider co2. Although you could always just stick a tube in if you’re having real issues.
All depends on the tyre and tube combo. Mine seats okay with a mini pump, but I do it with the valve core removed. To let more air in. But yes, CO2 is a backup for this situation
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I wrap gorilla tape around my pump.
Also, even though I don’t know how to replace a spoke, I still carry it. If I can find a bike shop, at least I already have the correct length spokes
6 bolt brake rotors use the same threads as spd cleats. I always replace one bolt on each rotor with an spd bolt. It has saved rides.
Bottle mounts also use the same thread.
@@nacnud2323yup. Just watched a video where he used rotor bolts as bottle carrier bolts for their low profile & individual colors.
Great video! Something to think about too is that tubolito tubes need their own tubolito patch kits.
Thank you for this vid! Very informative! Congrats to Nic on the new shop.
Nice review - I also add a spare bottle cage bolt and spare bolts for my rack.
old toothbrush to clean the chain. Or, use your main toothbrush: clean your teeth, clean the chain :)
Very good! I always keep 30-50cm of duck tape wrapped onto my pump.
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Brillant video! Thank you very much! Learned a lot! I always carry the Topeak Ratchet Rocket Lite DX. Sometimes I am too weak and the ratched saved me a lot of times :D
Very useful tips here.Taking too many tools can add a heck of a lot of weight, particularly if it's something you can't fix anyway. My most annoying mechanical is a failed Cranks Bros pedal. Now I would never use Cranks again when Shimano SPDs are bombproof.
So if anyone on here has Cranks, get rid of them, or give them to your competitor!
Glad to see you've made it out of the big city, Northumberland makes me feel connected.
Another great vid, thanks! I carry spare spokes but in case of broken spokes on the rear driveside I recommend a couple of Fiberfix spoke repair kits.
Wow!!! Thought I carried a lot of stuff. Very well done. Take care, Al
Glad you enjoyed it. I obviously don't carry all of this but just a guide on the tools you should think about before you set off on the bike and as Nic said this will change trip to trip.
This is very useful, a lot of this stuff I already pack for long multi day / ultra events, but there are a few bits in there that I hadn’t considered but are a good idea 👍
I take small coffeeshop lock when I stop for shopping. It won't do much to stop actual theft, but at least he doesn't simply have to hop on the bike and ride away with all my gear.
+Knog alarm so if someones actually try to do something, it will scream alarm that you may hear from the inside of the shop.
Great video, some good tips in there that I may try. Especially that valve adaptor.
Big fan of those swiss stop exotherm brake pads.
Trick with the TPU tubes... you have to have the appropriate size for the tire... so you can't put one designed for a maximum tire of 32mm into a 38mm tire, unlike the rubber inner tubes that will work in that manner.
Small needle nose plier. To pull out the pin holding the brake pad in place, so you can change them. Tough to do with just a screwdriver head from your multi-tool.
IF using brakes with this type of mechanism. Otherwise, have a way to squeeze in the brake pistons without shop tools. Sometimes a tire lever will work.
The leatherman works pretty well for that as well
@@nicvieri2627yes, but those things can be very heavy
I carry a small needle nose vise grip. I found it to be better than a Leatherman.
The main concern I have with TPU tubes is that I've heard they have a short shelf life, i.e. you can't keep one in a spares kit for years and expect it to still be as good as new -- what do you think?
This is an excellent video.
I love the axe clickbait, but what does Nic Vieri actually think about bringing an axe to a bikepacking trip?
There are some trails with hike a bike sections where you need to cut overgrown branches. An axe or saw would be very useful
If I had to do the same trip as Josh all the way from China, I’d definitely want the axe to come along 🤣
Pipe cleaners to floss dirt grime from cassette
13:39. I go to oil my lock which I keep remembering I really need to do every time I lock the bike.
Good idea. I'm gonna go do mine right now.
Small tweezer for stubborn objects lodged in tyre
Mini Cassette Lock ring Remover for broken spokes on the drive side
Yup. And the smallest adjustable wrench that fits it along with a cut down chain whip.
That being said, I carried my cassette lock remover but forgot my spare spokes, all sorted now.
I use Dynaplugs too, but there's a potential issue if you use them and later end up having to put a tube in. Maybe worms are a safer bet after all?
I’ve had this problem before. Just pull the heads out from the inside of the tyre. If you had a big cut, I’d suggest using a tyre boot to seal it while they tyre is off the wheel
Great tips!
Shimano Di2 Coincell Battery for the hoods
Rear seat post light doesn’t work with a saddle bag. Ive lost a couple of lights trying to hang them off a saddle bag. Seat stay is ok, only ok.
interesting. thanks :-)
Is that the new Giant Defy SL u are riding on?
Yeah it's the new Defy. Very nice bike, perfect for the style of riding I enjoy.
What is the model name of the smaller leatherman?
Cool mechanic
serious question - what do you use pliers for?
I've needed them to get the ring off the base of the valve, if I needed to take the valve out to put a tube in a tubeless tyre. But also for other random things that need to be tightened or loosened when you don't have exactly the right tool. So they're kind of a last resort.
Any issues with using co2 on TPU tubes?
Not used the pair together myself but can’t see there being an issue.
And how to remove sprockets, when change of spoke is needed? I'm not see the tool for that in the list.
LOL, reusable temporary fiber repair spoke until you find a bike shop to repair and true with a regular spoke
Nick is cool
Good list.
13:56 just ask your diabetic friend for some individual alcohol pads for your brake rotors.
How can you re-seat a tubeless tire with a mini pump?
I’ve never had to do it yet but would be one of the reasons to consider co2. Although you could always just stick a tube in if you’re having real issues.
All depends on the tyre and tube combo. Mine seats okay with a mini pump, but I do it with the valve core removed. To let more air in. But yes, CO2 is a backup for this situation
Zip ties & rope
This guy hasn’t rejected one of the ridiculous items he’s picked up and explained for no good reason! I shut it down at spare rim tape! 👎
I rejected all of them at the end saying I’d only carry about 5 of them.
That's what you get if you don't wait until the end 😂😂😂