http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/mtb-repair-tools-for-the-diy-rider/ Mountain bike news, trails, travels, and dirt. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:39:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/mtb-repair-tools-for-the-diy-rider/comment-page-1/#comment-5874 Preparing for a 24 Hour MTB Race (Part II) | Mountain Bike Blog || SINGLETRACKS.COM Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:33:35 +0000 http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=2698#comment-5874 [...] You will more than likely need to repair your bike at some point during a 24 hour race so tools are a must. This is where you will want to bring everything plus the kitchen sink. Imagine what the fellas bring during a NASCAR race and you’ll have an idea of what tools and spares you will need. When I do events like these, I bring spares of nearly everything. I typically bring a complete driveline with front derailleur, rear derailleur, chains pre cut to correct length, derailleur hangers, pre-cut cable sets, and a rear shifter pod. I also bring two extra sets of wheels with different tires - one aggressive set  for muddy conditions and another fast rolling set. Bring several extra spare tubes as well as replacement brake pads. For tools I bring my main bike tool box and bike stand. (see my previous post on bike tools). [...] [...] You will more than likely need to repair your bike at some point during a 24 hour race so tools are a must. This is where you will want to bring everything plus the kitchen sink. Imagine what the fellas bring during a NASCAR race and you’ll have an idea of what tools and spares you will need. When I do events like these, I bring spares of nearly everything. I typically bring a complete driveline with front derailleur, rear derailleur, chains pre cut to correct length, derailleur hangers, pre-cut cable sets, and a rear shifter pod. I also bring two extra sets of wheels with different tires – one aggressive set  for muddy conditions and another fast rolling set. Bring several extra spare tubes as well as replacement brake pads. For tools I bring my main bike tool box and bike stand. (see my previous post on bike tools). [...]

]]> http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/mtb-repair-tools-for-the-diy-rider/comment-page-1/#comment-4326 AK_Dan Sat, 02 May 2009 13:18:37 +0000 http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=2698#comment-4326 I agree- a good stand and a couple different sizes of the 3-way allen wrenches have been the handiest tools in my arsenal. I agree-
a good stand and a couple different sizes of the 3-way allen wrenches have been the handiest tools in my arsenal.

]]> http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/mtb-repair-tools-for-the-diy-rider/comment-page-1/#comment-4309 Mongoose Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:15:37 +0000 http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=2698#comment-4309 Once again another great topic! Only one thing, those look like my tools?!?!? (Ha! Ha!) Once again another great topic! Only one thing, those look like my tools?!?!? (Ha! Ha!)

]]> http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/mtb-repair-tools-for-the-diy-rider/comment-page-1/#comment-4308 Asfyxiate Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:08:17 +0000 http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=2698#comment-4308 I expected no less from you man, this guide is great, and will be well worth it for those who are in need of help when it comes to the right tools! Thanks for sharing your knowledge brother. I expected no less from you man, this guide is great, and will be well worth it for those who are in need of help when it comes to the right tools! Thanks for sharing your knowledge brother.

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