Why I don't carry a standard multitool - they are too fat. Can't ever get the business end in and be able to turn it. Rachets rock. I can disassemble/reassemble my entire bike on a trip with the rachet rocket, two 8/10mm box end wrenches, and my S&S coupler tool/pedal wrench.
On Monday, April 28, 2014 6:28:55 PM UTC-7, Joan wrote: > > I'm in the market for a new multi-tool for on-bike repairs and > adjustments. I don't think I need all of the 26 or 27 items I currently > carry. The ones I've used most have been the allen wrenches in various > sizes up to 8, the chain tool, the 10mm box wrench (I think 10, it's > whatever size adjusts the nuts on fenders), and very occasionally the flat > screwdriver. The chain tool is a definite keeper, I've used it a number of > times to help friends (and once for myself). > > I thought there was a discussion a few months ago about on-bike tools, but > a search of the archives didn't turn up anything. > Thanks! > Joan > > > > PS -I also carry a couple of zip ties, duct tape wrapped around a piece > of cardboard (has seen various uses including to keep bandages on), couple > of cut-up segments of old tires and plastic tire levers/patch kit/tube. On > a tour, a few other bits and pieces in case of missing bolts, broken chain. > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
