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Re: Do any of you race with a multitool in your flat kit? [ZenTriBrett] [ In reply to ]
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Hello ZenTriBrett and All,


You can also make a nice boot by cutting out a piece of the sidewall in an old tire to an oval or use the plan B folded dollar bill ... but the tire side wall boot holds better.

Cheers, Neal

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Re: Do any of you race with a multitool in your flat kit? [BryanD] [ In reply to ]
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I carry a Topeak Ratchet Rocket in the seat bag of my road bike and the draft box on my Felt IA during training and racing.

The only time I ride without a multi tool is cyclocross racing. If I have a mechanical there my race is over and I go back to the car to fix it before the next race or go home.

In addition to the multi tool I usually carry a tube, 2 levers, glueless patches/tireboot. Co2 and inflator. I also carry a quicklink incase I need to fix a chain.
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Re: Do any of you race with a multitool in your flat kit? [nealhe] [ In reply to ]
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i race with a vittoria pit stop only. i might start racing with two.

when i train, i ride with two co2's, single tire lever, multi tool, vittoria pit stop (if it's a drop ride and over 75 miles), patch kit, tire patch.

i bring the kitchen sink with me during training. racing.. meh.

john
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Re: Do any of you race with a multitool in your flat kit? [BryanD] [ In reply to ]
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For HIM:
  • one tube
  • one CO2
  • X-Lab Tool Kit (99 grams, has a tire lever as well) https://www.xlab-usa.com/tri-tool-kit.html
  • X-Lab Speed Inflator chuck (like the red colour)
  • Silca Pump Disk Wheel Adaptor (came with my disk wheel)

For full - the same, only two tubes and three CO2


I don't see the reason not to carry the multitool - 99 gram isn't a huge price to pay, especially if the other side of the equation is a DNF due to a missing hex tool.


From reading other comments, I will also include a patch in the future.


Kitchen sink? Please... tell me how 99 grams is the only thing that stands between you and that KQ.
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Re: Do any of you race with a multitool in your flat kit? [BryanD] [ In reply to ]
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BryanD wrote:
Just curious about this. I race with a multitool. Do any of you bring a multitool with you in your flat kit for racing? If not, why? What do you carry tool wise?

No -> too heavy.
I only take a 4 mm allen key and a "hat" on that which makes it a 5 mm one.

Just weigh your tool, you'll see you can save some weight there.
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Re: Do any of you race with a multitool in your flat kit? [BryanD] [ In reply to ]
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Short course I don't carry anything. Learned my lesson for long course after racing the bike of a (hilly) 70.3 in one gear for want of a hex key.

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Re: Do any of you race with a multitool in your flat kit? [Tri3] [ In reply to ]
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here's one option, although no chain tool: http://fixitsticks.com
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Re: Do any of you race with a multitool in your flat kit? [BryanD] [ In reply to ]
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I don't carry a full multi-tool. I just take the three tiny allen keys used on my bike and put them in a small zip lock bag. Probably ends up being 1/10 the weight of the multi-tool.

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Re: Do any of you race with a multitool in your flat kit? [BryanD] [ In reply to ]
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I carry a small lezyne tool almost always. The carbon is like 44g, the V5 is about 50g

http://www.lezyne.com/...ols.php#.V_Ei_DRHanM
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Re: Do any of you race with a multitool in your flat kit? [BryanD] [ In reply to ]
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I also train and compete with a chain tool. If my chain breaks I can fix it, and if my rear derailleur goes I can convert to a (rear) fixie.



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Re: Do any of you race with a multitool in your flat kit? [Cycling nation] [ In reply to ]
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Recommend me a chain breaker tool?

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Re: Do any of you race with a multitool in your flat kit? [BryanD] [ In reply to ]
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http://www.parktool.com/...-ct-5?category=Chain

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Re: Do any of you race with a multitool in your flat kit? [Cycling nation] [ In reply to ]
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Perfect! Exactly what I was looking for.

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Re: Do any of you race with a multitool in your flat kit? [BryanD] [ In reply to ]
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Planet X do a few small / compact / cheap types (that's what I carry).

WD :-)
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Re: Do any of you race with a multitool in your flat kit? [BryanD] [ In reply to ]
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I usually race with the Park MK-257. It use a Burley trailer to haul it all, though sometimes I leave the stool behind. I have yet to finish a race because I'm always dealing with other riders' problems.

http://www.parktool.com/...arged/MK-257_001.jpg
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Re: Do any of you race with a multitool in your flat kit? [BryanD] [ In reply to ]
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BryanD wrote:
Just curious about this. I race with a multitool. Do any of you bring a multitool with you in your flat kit for racing? If not, why? What do you carry tool wise?

Nah, I used to, but never had any problems (touch wood) so ditched it. And never had any problems on training rides, so don't bother when training either.
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Re: Do any of you race with a multitool in your flat kit? [BryanD] [ In reply to ]
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I know two people who could have used one. Jeff Symonds being one of them - at Kona last year. I fixed my saddle slip at Challenge Penticton last year too. Cost me 2 mins or so but saved my race. It is an incredibly small price to pay for self sufficiency.

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Re: Do any of you race with a multitool in your flat kit? [BryanD] [ In reply to ]
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Yes, same collection of tools that I train with. Multi tool with chainbreak, tiny leatherman, tire levers, flat patch kit, couple of zip ties, bar end plug, also a spare nut for a hub, small amount of electrical tape, cotton ball, razor blade. It packs down very small into an underseat bag with two spare tubes. Honestly, I use it more for getting other people out of trouble than myself, but I won't get stuck for long with minor mechanical problems.

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Re: Do any of you race with a multitool in your flat kit? [BryanD] [ In reply to ]
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Nope, don't even have a flat kit for short course racing, i'd just DNF if i flat. I take a multi tool and flat kit with me on training rides though, it sometimes avoids calling someone to pick me up.
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Re: Do any of you race with a multitool in your flat kit? [BryanD] [ In reply to ]
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I was always packing a specialized multi tool with chain breaker. When I had a chain breakdown in Roth I found out it doesn't break my shimano pin.
Sramchain worked.

-shoki
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